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Gabbard and Hirono See Success With First Legislation
The initial bills introduced by each since taking office in January were the subject of approving votes today.
UPDATE: Police Identify Victim in Nanawale Estates Shooting
Seon Keoni Aki, 43, was being held by police following his arrest in Hawaiian Paradise Park Monday.
No Agreement on Election-Day Registration
A conference committee made up of House and Senate members met six times but could not find a compromise on the legislation.
BLOG: Wednesday is Anniversary of Devastating 1960 Earthquake
Chile’s coast has a long history of powerful earthquakes, including the 9.5-magnitude tremor that generated the tsunami that devastated Hilo on May 23, 1960.
5,800 Acres in Ka`u to be Auctioned
5,800 acres of land in Ka‘u that had been slated for development will be sold Tuesday at a foreclosure auction on Oahu.
Swimmer Trapped by Waves Rescued From Kona Shoreline Cave
The man took refuge in a cave amidst pounding surf after being unable to return to dry ground.
A Festival of Films this Memorial Day Weekend
A magical weekend full of stars of the silver screen — as well as the sky — come out in force for the Big Island Film Festival this Memorial Day weekend on the Kohala Coast.
Viewing Volcanic Beauty Can Be Fraught With Danger
Scientists say some uninformed or careless sight-seers have paid with their lives.
Land Board Orders Naniloa to Restore $1 Million Bond
The Board of Land and Natural Resources took the action because of the hotel’s 2012 default on lease payments.
Search Continues for Missing Man — And His Identity
Police and the Coast Guard have given different names for the man reported missing Tuesday from Waipio Valley after not being seen since the night before.
Agency Investigating Hawaiian Hawk Shootings
One of the endangered birds has recovered and been released, while the other is still under treatment at a Kailua-Kona animal sanctuary.
Hilo Airport Field Office Included in Audit’s Criticism
State auditors said bundling field offices into bigger contracts precluded competition and likely made them more expensive.
Spay/Neuter Clinic for Dogs This Sunday in Puna
A spay/neuter clinic for dogs will be held this Sunday in lower Puna.
UH-Hilo Faculty Members Honored at Spring Commencement
Honorees included communications instructor Rayna Morel and Hawaiian studies professor Kalena Silva.
Omori Confirmed as Director of County Research and Development
She has served in a variety of roles in county government including most recently as the department’s acting director.
UH-Hilo Wins US Tech Competition, Trip to Finals in Russia
Team Poliahu won the 2013 US Microsoft Imagine Cup Championship with an application designed to help communities with disaster relief.
Feel the Beat: Taiko Festival Hits UHH June 8-9
High-energy drumming takes over the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center on a weekend in June.
UPDATE: No Sign Wednesday of Missing Waipio Valley Swimmer
The fire department search for a 62-year-old Honoka`a man entered its third day this morning.
Bank Stabilization, Renovations Planned for Riverside Apartments
For the second time in as many years, the Hilo landmark will require securing of the banks of the nearby Wailuku River.
Zippy’s Hilo Hiring This Week
Zippy’s restaurant is recruiting this week for positions at its new Hilo location, slated to open this summer.
