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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.
WANTED: Man Sought for Sexual Assault of Minor on Bus
Suspect allegedly touched female minor on a Hele-On bus in Waimea.
Senate Scraps County Permitting for Geothermal Development
Effort to increase county oversight over geothermal development was killed in committee yesterday.
UPDATE: Police Identify Man in Fatal Moped Accident
23-year-old Shyden D. Bento of Captain Cook had reportedly veered off the road and hit a rock wall.
UPDATE: Missing Mauna Kea Hiker Found
59-year-old Jennifer Ho of the Hawaii Sierra Club was found safe after going missing overnight on Mauna Kea.
UPDATE: Senate Kills GMO Labeling Bill
Senate votes to kill a bill that would require labeling of genetically modified foods, opting instead to call for a study on the matter.
Hearings Scheduled for Release of Marijuana Activist Roger Christie
Resolution being heard on March 21 urges release of marijuana activist on bail.
HELCO Schedules Power Outage for All Honomu Customers
The outage will affect all of Honomu from 11 p.m. March 20 to 5 p.m. March 21.
Anti-Legalization Group to Host Marijuana Dialogue in Waimea
Anti-legalization group chaired by former Rep. Patrick Kennedy to discuss “marijuana use and misuse” in Waimea.
Senate Committee Approves School Land Development
Bill would allow two ‘pilot projects’ to be developed on DOE properties over the course of three years.
Law Resigns From UH Hilo Men’s Hoops Program
Law leaves UH Hilo for the same position at Western New Mexico following a 6-19 season and 4-13 PacWest conference record.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Hilo
Update: Pamela G. Wilson of Hilo died from injuries sustained when she was hit by a vehicle Saturday.
‘March to Evict Monsanto’ Sees Large Turnout
Hundreds of demonstrators take to the street to protest GMO field experiments on the Big Island.
Renovation and Expansion of Edith Kanakaole Stadium Finished
The work was done just ahead of the Merrie Monarch Festival which will celebrate its 50th anniversary beginning March 31.
UPDATE: Cold Front Fizzles, Drying Trend Forecast
Expected heavy rains failed to materialize, but forecasters say showers are still likely over the Big Island, especially in windward sections.
House Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Judiciary Committee made changes to the House version of the Senate bill but kept possession of small amounts a civil violation.
Water Vapor Discovery Provides Clues to Planet Formation
Astronomers using the Keck Observatory have been able to obtain the clearest analysis yet of the makeup of a distant planet.
ANALYSIS: North Korean Threat and Hawaii as the Front Line
With US Pacific Command more concerned about global warming, do Hawaiians have anything to fear from North Korea’s recent provocations?
Census: Big Island Getting Five New Residents Daily
According to the US Census Bureau, the state is seeing a net decrease in domestic migration.
