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Hilo man accused of burglarizing several businesses

February 19, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

 

Prosecutors have charged 27 year-old Samson Mahu of Hilo in relation to a series of burglaries that occurred between January and February at several Hilo businesses.

 

UH students on the hook for $42M in COVID hazard pay to employees

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Police investigate murder in Hilo

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Hilo man accused of burglarizing several businesses

February 19, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

Prosecutors have charged 27 year-old Samson Mahu of Hilo in relation to a series of burglaries that occurred between January and February at several Hilo businesses.

Police seek leads on missing Puna man

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Council members put the brakes on HPD resolution

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Obituaries for February 18

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What wet season? All of Hawaii is in a drought

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Federal job losses could be local government gains

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Vast federal job cuts being driven by President Donald Trump could benefit Hawaii state and county workforces burdened by high vacancies.

Cuts to Hawaii’s federal workforce loom

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Police discipline reported: HPD terminations, suspensions documented for lawmakers

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Bill would subsidize fencing to control ungulates

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A proposal to help subsidize the installation of animal control fences is the only survivor of four bills in the state Legislature aimed at controlling pigs, goats and sheep.

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