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Pedestrian killed in Orchidland crash
May 17, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police launched a negligent homicide investigation after a 21-year-old male pedestrian was killed in a traffic crash Friday evening in Kurtistown.
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May 13, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
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Federal trial begins for men accused of housing credits scam
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Fireworks legislation awaits Gov. Green’s signature
May 12, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
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Land board rejects final EIS for Pohakuloa Training Area
May 11, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story had an incorrect lease price. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
Hawaii to receive $700M in drug settlement over blood thinner
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Mild recession forecast for Hawaii economy
May 10, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
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Nearly 100 unionized nurses at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea have given notice of plans to hold an informational picket next Saturday.
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