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Search For Water in Saddle Region Begins
Scientists are drilling deep into the island between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa to look for water and answers.
Bill Removing Background Check Loophole Moving Through House
The Senate has already approved the measure that would require background checks for firearms imported from out of state.
Weather Service Issues Flood Advisory for Big Island
The flood warning was expected to last until at least early evening, and a cold front expected to reach the Big Island
Lectures to Feature Native Hawaiians at Sea
Three men with a broad range of experience will share their experiences with merchant marine operations as well as voyaging canoes.
OPINION: Statewide Preschool = Over-Priced Daycare?
Would hordes of four-year-olds on the government dole be a boon to society?
Hawaiian Air Allowing Self-Tagging of Luggage
The feature which is now in place at the Honolulu airport will be implemented on neighbor islands later in the year.
Waimea Community Association Pushes for Hapuna Transfer
Although funding remains an issue, the group says it agrees with Mayor Bill Kenoi that the county could do a better of job of maintaining the popular park.
UHH’s Lee Named PWC Softball Player of the Week
The transfer from East Carolina University, along with fellow award winner Kristina Victa, have created a 1-2 punch that has produced a combined 91 hits and 36 runs batted in.
Canadian Tourist Dies While Snorkeling at Kona Beach
The 70-year-old man was found motionless about 40 feet from shore at the popular Kahalu`u Beach Park.
Senate Version of Budget Bill Less Than Governor’s, House’s
The Senate, however, is proposing to spend $378 million more than the House on capital improvement projects over the next two fiscal years.
Big Island’s Dorian Nominated For Big Wave Awards
The Kailua-Kona native will have a chance to win up to $85,000 in prize money after being nominated for four big wave surfing awards.
Travel Website’s Customers Big on Hualalai Resort, Hawaii Islands
TripAdvisor.com’s Travelers’ Choice Awards gives kudos to Hawaii’s beaches and an upscale Big Island resort.
Armed Man Holds Wife Hostage in Puna
Police negotiate with suspect after he threatens relatives with firearm.
Engineering Firm Readying Another OTEC Project
The company involved in early projects at Kona’s Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii is helping the Navy refine the process.
HMSA Chooses Keaau for New Office Building
HMSA will build a 20,000 square-foot office building in Keaau that is scheduled to open by the end of next year.
Retired LAPD Detective Pleads Guilty in 2006 Killing in Ka`u
Dan DeJarnette was indicted last year in the death of his wife nearly seven years ago in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
Problematic HELCO Line Causes Another Outage
More than 5,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers lost power today because of a problem in a transmission line that has been causing problems since March 10.
State, Teachers Union Reach Tentative Agreement
The pact scheduled for an April 17 ratification vote would restore the 5% pay cut from 2011 and add raises for each of the next four years.
UPDATE: Woman Charged in Ainaloa Stabbing
The victim in the domestic abuse case was transferred to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu where he is listed in serious condition.
