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Russ Roberts (http://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).
Why a $4 billion settlement of Maui fire claims is tangled up in court
The ashes of last summer’s devastating fire in Lahaina on Maui, which killed 102 people and destroyed the town, were still smoldering when talk turned to how fraught the rebuilding process would be.
Have ‘Coffee With a Cop’ in East Hawaii
East Hawaii residents are invited to attend three upcoming Coffee With a Cop events in Papa‘aloa, Hilo, and Volcano, to get to know their district police officers.
Gov. Green calls Kennedy’s choice as HHS leader ‘insane’
County provides update on Highway 137
Work to restore the lava-covered Highway 137 remains on schedule, despite a minor snag.
Police arrest 18 for DUI
During the week of Nov. 4-10, Hawaii Island police arrested 18 motorists for DUI.
Puna man, woman charged with animal cruelty
A man and woman, both from Puna, face criminal charges after allegedly leaving a dog alone inside a car in a Kona parking lot earlier this month.
Red Hill Crisis: Pentagon reports detail poor recordkeeping across Oahu fueling operations
Residents asked to prepare for power, water shutdowns amidst Red Flag Warning
Hawaiian Electric customers on the Big Island are advised to prepare for potential power and water shutdowns today as wildfire risk runs high on the island.
Underground fuel tanks at Halepohaku need to be replaced
A project to remove old underground fuel tanks at Halepohaku could begin in January.
Police ID two killed in weekend traffic crash
Police have identified two individuals killed in a two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning in Volcano as 48-year-old Joanna Graves and 54-year-old David Makizuru, both of Volcano.
Red Flag Warning in effect today for parts of the island
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in for the following districts: North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, Hawaii Island Interior, Ka‘u.
Kawamoto pool closure drags on
A Hilo pool closed in October will remain so indefinitely as Hawaii County repairs faulty equipment.
Master of Hawaiian dance Vicky Holt Takamine awarded the Gish Prize
Red Flag Warning in effect Friday for parts of the island
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning effective Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the evening for the following districts: North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, Hawaii Island Interior, Ka‘u.
Police ID two killed in weekend traffic crash
Police have identified two individuals killed in a two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning in Volcano as 48-year-old Joanna Graves and 54-year-old David Makizuru, both of Volcano.
Bill regarding home repairs passes
Small-scale home repairs could become easier to make if Mayor Mitch Roth signs a bill that exempts repair projects below a certain cost from needing a building permit.
Kea‘au to get health center
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is planning to build an outpatient clinic on approximately nine acres of land in Kea‘au.
Waimea man charged with firearms, drug offenses
A 42-year-old Waimea man faces numerous drug- and firearms-related offenses stemming from a traffic stop early Friday morning in Puna.
Legislature leadership positions announced
Some Big Island elected lawmakers will fill out leadership seats in the state House of Representatives and Senate during the 2025 legislative session,which begins in January.
Officials praise $72M grant that will bolster internet service on Hawaiian homestead lands
A longstanding effort to increase internet connectivity in Department of Hawaiian Home Lands communities received a big boost Tuesday thanks to a $72 million grant from the federal government.
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