Hawaii Tribune-Herald: “Hawaii hurricane season is below average.”
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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).
Hawaii’s hurricane season is below average
As Hawaii’s hurricane season comes to a close, the Central Pacific saw only two tropical cyclones develop, including the more damaging one, which walloped Hawaii Island in August, along with damage to parts of Maui and Oahu.
Water shut off today to some in Waimea
Water will be temporarily turned off to certain areas in Waimea between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. today to repair a water main.
DHHL makes largest agricultural lot offering since the late 1980s
First FEMA modular homes ready for Maui fire survivors
Police ID motorcyclist killed in Kona crash
Police have released the identity of a 19-year-old motorcyclist who died in a two-vehicle crash Friday on the Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona.
Bail maintained for man who allegedly tried to kill wife
A 77-year-old Pahoa man accused of bludgeoning his 76-year-old wife with a shotgun butt Friday night remains in Hawaii Community Correctional Center, unable to post $1.65 million bail.
Affordable housing project in Waimea gains support
A 43-lot affordable housing subdivision in Waimea got a thumbs-up from the Leeward Planning Commission last week.
Police: Pahoa man, 77, charged with attempted murder after bludgeoning wife
A 77-year-old Pahoa man has been charged with attempted murder after he reportedly bludgeoned her with a shotgun Friday night.
19-year-old motorcyclist killed in Queen K crash
A 19-year-old Kailua-Kona motorcyclist died Friday after a head-on collision with a sport-utility vehicle on the the Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona.
Longtime Hilo barber retiring after 60 years
Taking a step inside Sel’s Barber Shop in downtown Hilo is like taking a step back in time.
Lahaina ohana completes first home rebuild in fire zone
Beware Wailuku River: Effort underway to post more ominous warning signs
Councilwoman Jenn Kagiwada is hosting a town hall meeting on Zoom to discuss enhanced signage intended to keep would-be swimmers out of the waters of the state parks along the Wailuku River in Hilo.
General Plan process continues: Climate change garners attention at recent meetings
Proposed updates to the Hawaii County General Plan promise many months of public debate as a series of public meetings roll out into next year.
Potential threats to Big Island ranked during meeting
Invasive species and earthquakes topped Big Island residents’ concerns during a community discussion last Monday about a planned update to Hawaii County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Judge releases man charged with traffic and firearms offenses
A 23-year-old Hilo man arrested early Wednesday morning for what prosecutors called “highly intoxicated” driving while allegedly carrying a stolen handgun with illegal high-capacity magazines is back on the street.
Correction, November 22
A Nov. 18 article stated that construction to remove fuel tanks at Halepohaku on Maunakea could begin by January. In fact, development on the project’s environmental assessment is expected to begin that month. The Tribune-Herald also clarifies that these particular tanks are not known to have ever leaked since their installation. The Tribune-Herald apologizes for the error.
‘Extravaganza’ starts today: Christmas craft fair will feature more than 100 vendors
Now is the perfect time to get a running start on your holiday shopping at the 35th Annual Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair.
Hilo man free on probation for death of Barbara Klein
The husband and a daughter of a 79-year-old aikido instructor killed more than a year ago in a Hilo traffic collision told the court Thursday the Judiciary has no satisfactory sentence to impose for her death.
Proposal regarding hospitals advances
In order to improve health care access across the Big Island, the Hawaii County Planning Department hopes to expand where hospitals and other medical facilities are allowed to be built.
Mayor-elect announces additional appointments
Hawaii County Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda this afternoon announced the selection of additional cabinet members as he prepares to take office at noon Dec. 2.
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