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HECO execs brief lawmakers on wildfire mitigation efforts
A Hawaiian Electric Co. senior vice president told lawmakers Friday the company has invested $120 million this year on “wildfire safety and resiliency measures.”
Vacation rentals bill shelved: Council decides contentious measure too complicated in current state
A proposal by the Hawaii County Council to revamp how the county regulates short-term vacation rentals could start again from scratch.
Bill aims to increase number of affordable rentals
Hawaii County could change how it defines “affordable rental,” which could raise the cost of rent for some low-income residents.
Alameda names managing director, deputy managing director
Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda has selected Bill Brilhante as managing director and Merrick Nishimoto as deputy managing director following his win in the Nov. 5 general election.
Despite soggy end, October registers average to below average rainfall
Low-pressure systems affecting Hawaii Island in the second half of last month gave the impression of a wetter-than-usual October, but most Big Island rain gauges logged average or slightly below-average rainfall for the month.
Police arrest 16 for DUI
During the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Nine of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.
Puna man accused of stealing trailer from school
A 28-year-old Puna man who appeared in Hilo District Court for allegedly stealing a trailer owned by a Pahoa public charter school was served a warrant moving his case upstairs to Hilo Circuit Court.
Support urged for housing project
More than 200 new units could be added to an affordable housing development in Hilo under a proposal by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Big Island incumbents all retain seats in Legislature
The Big Island’s delegates in the state Legislature kept their seats Tuesday after cruising to easy victories.
Four out of five ballot questions pass
The voters of Hawaii voiced their strong support for same-sex marriages in Tuesday’s General Election.
Changing of the guard: Alameda, Roth discuss outcome of the mayoral race
“I’m looking for a team that’s got my kind of energy, that’s connected to the community.”
Hustace, Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder look ahead
An incoming County Council member in West Hawaii hopes to increase support to Kohala after one of the Big Island’s sole election shakeups Tuesday.
Alameda to become Hawaii County mayor
Hawaii County has elected a new mayor.
Suspect sought in Hilo burglary
Police detectives are requesting the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect in a burglary that occurred during the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 10.
Police seek suspect in Kona credit card fraud case
Police are requesting the public’s help regarding a series of fraudulent transactions that occurred at a number of retail stores in Kailua-Kona on the morning of Friday, Aug. 16.
Man guilty of manslaughter addresses victim’s family
A 21-year-old Kailua-Kona man who pleaded no contest to manslaughter in August for a 2022 traffic crash that killed a 63-year-old woman told a judge Monday he has “a heavy heart, fully aware of the gravity” of his actions.
Coast Guard members, civilians honored for Lahaina heroism
Scammers spoofing Hilo Courthouse phone numbers
The public is being warned about bad actors “spoofing” phone numbers from the Hilo Courthouse (Hale Kaulike) in an attempt to extort money from Hawaii residents.
Hotel occupancy dips below 70% for first time since January 2022
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