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Fireworks Permits Available; Three Public Displays Scheduled
It’s that time of the year again, and the Hawaii Fire Department is reminding the public about regulations for the purchase and use of fireworks.
HVO: Volcano Giveth, and Volcano Can Taketh Away
Scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory express concerns about the long-term viability of a proposed undersea power cable carrying geothermal energy to Oahu.
Ocean View Residents Finally Get Water Source
A long-awaited well and water fill-up station in Ocean View will be dedicated next week.
Price of Gas in Hilo Down 48 Cents Since April
Gas in Hawaii is still the most expensive in the nation, but in Hilo the price has dropped more than 39 cents in the past month.
HCC Taking Hula to Smithsonian Festival
A contingent of 25 dancers from the Big Island will perform twice daily during the two-week celebration of folklife in Washington DC.
Governor to Veto Bill Removing Coffee Inspections
Citing the need to protect the Kona coffee brand, Gov. Neil Abercrombie plans to veto a bill removing mandatory coffee inspections as well as 18 other measures.
Officer’s Good Memory Leads to Chase, Arrest
A Kailua-Kona man was being held on $13,000 bail after being arrested for car theft and evading police.
Habitat of Rare Hawaiian Forest Birds Expanding
Researchers say three rare species of Hawaiian forest birds have been observed at elevations lower than seen in decades.
OPINION: Evaluate Parents, Not Just Teachers
“Let’s introduce the ‘Bad Parenting Index,’ or ‘BPI’ for short. Using a few simple ratios, we can give a clearer picture of what educators are up against.”
Big Island Home For Future Washington Oysters
A Washington oyster company has found the Big Island a perfect place to raise its seed larvae.
Weekend Roundup: Laughter, Music and Athleticism
Take in the laughs, enjoy the music, or play cheerleader at a Kona marathon. Whatever the desire, it is your time. Monday and all its responsibilities will be here soon enough.
Ka‘u Hospital’s ‘Family’ Returns Following Fire
The rural hospital’s contingent of long-term-care patients is back following a stiff regimen of cleaning and ventilating.
Firefighters Mopping Up Hot Spots, Flareups in Ka‘u
Firefighters are in the mop-up stage on a fire that blackened more 4,800 acres this week near Pahala.
Volunteers Needed to Eradicate Fountain Grass in HOVE
National park officials and a Ka‘u community association are calling for volunteers to help eradicate a plant which poses a significant threat of wildfires.
OPINION: Gay Marriage – Go All the Way
“Hawaii’s civil union law was a milestone for gay rights in the aloha state, but it should never be the finish line.”
UPDATE: Highway 11 Reopened As Rain Aids Firefighters
Firefighters continue to battle a blaze in Ka‘u that has more than doubled in size over the past day and threatened several homes in the sprawling district.
Hawaii’s Unfunded Pension Liability 10th Worst in Nation
The state’s retirement plans in 2010 required $32.5 billion to cover future expected payouts but had paid only $11.5 billion toward that liability.
New In-Patient Hospice Center to Open Friday
Hospice of Hilo’s new 12-bedroom in-patient facility will provide end-of-life care for those without caretakers or homes, or those needing extra medical care.
Big Island Student Athletes Honored at Kaimana Awards
Two Big Island high schools and three distinguished student athletes were among many across the state who were rewarded for their all-around work ethic at the 2012 HMSA Kaimana Awards luncheon in Waikiki Saturday.
UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy Receives $14M grant
UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy is receiving a $14.3M grant for its Pharm2Pharm program, which will enable rural and hospital pharmacists to network together.
