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Search For Jail Escapees Expands to Puna, Kona
Police believe the fugitives are likely still on foot, but say they may try to rob a bank.
Police Say Escapees Assaulted Guard and Fled in Stolen Car
The escapees were last seen at around noon in the vicinity of Alahelenui Street and Kaumana Drive.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Holding Gift Drive Dec. 12
KKCC will hold its 2012 gift drive for local during its monthly After Hours networking event at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa on December 12.
Dining With the Chefs at the Fairmont Orchid Saturday
A Christmas culinary extravaganza featuring the works of 20 local chefs and a tree-lighting ceremony will be held Saturday at the Fairmont Orchid Resort in Waikoloa.
LETTER: Hold Council Member No-Shows Accountable
Sometimes, finding a member of the Hawai`i County Council feels like a game of hide-and-seek.
Public Input Sought on Plan for New Kona Hospital
An on-line survey will augment a formal survey and interviews being conducted by a consultant.
North Peck Bridge to Close For Repairs Thursday
The Mountain View bridge will be fitted with new wooden planks.
County Council Meets, Votes Against Shorter Meetings
Council members voted to approve changes to their operating rules, but not before amending one.
Kenoi, Roth and County Council Members Sworn In
The 11 newly elected county officials took office during a ceremony today at the Afook-Chinen Civil Auditorium.
UPDATE: Man Arrested for Arson in Hawaiian Beaches Fire
A Pahoa man is arrested on suspicion of setting fire to his home following a domestic dispute.
Business Networking Tuesday Night in Waimea
An informal business networking event will be held Dec. 4 in Waimea at the Red Water Cafe.
ANALYSIS: ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Consequences for Hawaii
The average Hawaii middle-class family will pay $2,200 more in taxes in 2013, while many crucial programs will be cut.
Business Wrap: Openings, Expansions, and Closings
From interior design to car audio systems, Big Island businesses continue to expand and grow. Restaurants on the other hand, have a notoriously high failure rate.
Kamikaze Sushi & Vietnamese Food: Banking on Broth
Owners pin their success on the national dish of Vietnam.
Lava Flow Still Active But Ocean Entry Stops
An active lava lake inside Halemaumau, Kilauea’s summit crater, remains the viewing choice of many volcano-watchers.
Hawaii Consumers of LCD Flat Screens Part of Price Fixing Settlement
If you bought a flat screen TV, monitor, or laptop in recent years you may be eligible for a refund under the terms of a $1.1 billion settlement fund.
$3.7 Million Released for Hilo Medical Center Improvements
The funding appropriated by the Legislature and released by Gov. Neil Abercrombie will cover a variety of renovations.
Big Island Carbon Files For Bankruptcy, Seeks Buyer
A Kawaihae company honored last year for its technology is looking to reorganize under a bankruptcy filing.
FBI: Major Gambling Operation Busted in Kona
Eight people were indicted last week by a federal grand jury in Honolulu in connection with the gambling enterprise.
Hilo Bay Soup Company: a One-Man Show with Attitude
Former home builder teams up with New York restaurateur to target the Hilo soup and sandwich crowd.
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