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Autopsy Scheduled in Kona Night-Diving Death
The 62-year-old woman visiting from Utah got into trouble while diving off Keahole Point Friday night.
UPDATE: Banyan Drive Bill Amended, Mayor Vows to Continue Fight
Mayor Billy Kenoi said despite changes regarding ownership of the resort land, he still firmly believes the county is best suited to manage the properties.
OPINION: Rep. Hanohano vs. the Artsy-Fartsy
Rep. Faye Hanohano recently caused an uproar after using racial slang to criticize the artwork in her office. Racism aside, is the art really that bad?
Fire Damages Kinoole Street Home Thursday Night
The fire of unknown origin caused an estimated $80,000 in damage to the two-story home.
Hanohano Issues Public Apology for Racial Slurs
The fourth-term Puna representative’s comments were made to workers installing art in her state Capitol office.
Resolutions Call Holding of Roger Christie ‘Illegal and Unconstitutional’
Two Senate resolutions asking President Obama to investigate the no-bail status of the island’s best-known marijuana activist have been sent to committee.
UPDATE: Two More Strong Quakes Hit Kurils; Still No Tsunami
The tremor occurred in a seismically active island chain stretching from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to Japan.
Fact Sheet Details Sequester Impacts to Hawaii
The White House said 20,000 defense workers in Hawaii would be affected by the spending cuts taking effect Friday.
Abandoned Rental Car Removed From Mauna Kea Summit
The car that had rolled down a slope sans passengers was retrieved without incident Tuesday.
UPDATE: Action Postponed Again on Banyan Drive Bill
Mayor Billy Kenoi wants the Naniloa hotel’s lease cancelled because of inaction by leaseholder Ken Fujiyama.
Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes Spent $97 Million, Report Says
The report conducted by Michigan State University for the National Park Service said the spending supported 1,177 local jobs.
Hilo, Pahoa Hit With Nearly a Foot of Rain
Those were among the hardest hit areas from the storm that began Thursday.
Governor Releases Kona Airport, Hilo Harbor Funds
Kona International Airport’s terminal building will get a new roof, and work will be done near Hilo Harbor to improve the flow of cargo into the port.
ANALYSIS: “Sequestration” May Shock Hawaii Economy
Liberals hate it, Tea Partiers love it. But how badly will the coming $85 billion in federal cuts hurt Hawaii?
DOE Won’t Discuss Hilo High Threat; Matter May Go to Court
Anti-war activist Jim Albertini said he is willing to pursue a First Amendment lawsuit over a ban on him speaking before students.
Car Careens From Summit After Restroom Stop
A tourist couple who drove a rented car to the top of Mauna Kea Sunday ended up having to find another way back down the mountain.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Saturday Afternoon
Heavy rain continues to be forecast for windward areas and up to a foot of snow is expected on mountain summits.
UPDATE: Principal Bans Lecture, Cites Threat Made Against School
Hilo High School Principal Robert Dircks said he cancelled the talks by an anti-war activist because of concerns from the public that included a threat.
BLOG: Educational Group’s Ad Misses Mark on Communication
The Learning Coalition should expand to include the services of a proofreader or spell-checker.
Simeon Fails to Make Final Cut on Top Chef
The Hilo native and now Maui chef failed to make it into the top two Wednesday night.
