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Fatal car fire under investigation

April 15, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

 

Police are investigating a fatal vehicle fire that occurred Sunday afternoon in the Hawaii Ocean View Estate subdivision.

 

New Emergency Call Center dedicated

April 15, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Hawaii County held a blessing and dedication ceremony Monday for the new Emergency Call Center in Hilo.

Councilwomen to hold public meeting regarding hosted vacation rentals

April 15, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

A pair of Hawaii County Council members are hosting an informational briefing via Zoom about proposed legislation to establish a registration process for hosted transient vacation rentals, or…

‘A weird wet season, for sure’

April 14, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

“March is supposed to be one of the wettest months of the year, for the windward side, anyway. And it wasn’t that.”

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Geothermal power exploration building up steam

April 14, 2025 | 9 MIN READ

Three state agencies have big ambitions to expand geothermal power production in Hawaii, and two somewhat competing bids for more funding are at a final stage of potential legislative approval…

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Waikoloa Village wildfire preparedness in the spotlight

April 13, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

The public is invited until April 30 to give input to Hawaii County to help identify potential wildfire risks and opportunities for preparation and prevention in the Waikoloa Village area….

Opposition to fence grows: Some neighbors of muni golf course cite safety concerns

April 13, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Hawaii County is following through on its plans to fence off the Hilo Municipal Golf Course from nearby residents, to the displeasure of at least some of the neighbors.

Thousands of Hawaii students not immunized against measles

April 12, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

After Hawaii confirmed its first measles case in years, the state Education and Health departments are ramping up vaccination efforts, focusing on thousands of students who remain noncompliant…

Search ongoing for missing Kona fisherman

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Puna man accused of sexually assaulting girl

April 11, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A 35-year-old Mountain View man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Puna is registered as a sex offender in Utah.

AARP Hawaii keeping an eye on Social Security

April 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

AARP Hawaii announced Thursday in a press conference that the Social Security Administration has given the nonprofit an assurance that the planned April 14 elimination of customer service over…

Abuse protections sought for Hawaii’s homeschooled children

April 11, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Homeschooled Hawaii children might be required to appear periodically in public school if an idea discussed Wednesday by a legislative panel trying to prevent child abuse is realized.

‘Kinky Boots’ hit the stage tonight in Hilo

April 10, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

A three-day run of the classic musical “Kinky Boots” kicks off tonight at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center.

State AG releases handgun statistics

April 10, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Less than 1% of Hawaii’s adults 20 and older are licensed to carry a concealed handgun in public.

Hawaii lawmakers endorse subsidized housing for state employees

April 9, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Many local government employees in Hawaii may be able to rent or buy taxpayer-subsidized housing if a bill pending at the Legislature becomes law.

Governor: ‘Get the MMR vaccine’

April 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday urged the public to get vaccinated against measles after the discovery of a case Monday in a child under 5 on Oahu.

Mayor touts early success; Alameda gives State of the County Address, claims ‘best start ever’

April 9, 2025 | 7 MIN READ

“I got to tell you, best start ever. You heard it. Best start ever.”

Hawaii confirms travel-related measles case in child under 5

April 8, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed its first measles case this year in an unvaccinated child on Oahu under the age of 5.

Hilo man accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend

April 8, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

A 51-year-old Hilo man pleaded not guilty Monday to three counts of second-degree sexual assault, plus burglary and violating an order for protection.

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