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Romney Wins State’s First GOP Caucus
Mitt Romney was declared the winner of the 50th state’s first ever GOP caucus.
Geothermal Issue Heats Up Mayor’s Community Meeting
A community “talk-story” session held by Mayor Billy Kenoi and his cabinet in Pahoa Monday was dominated by talk of geothermal development.
Remains Found in New Mexico Had Ring Made in Kona
A sheriff’s office in New Mexico is seeking the public’s help in identifying human remains which were accompanied by a titanium, koa-inlaid ring made in Kona.
Wong Hits Game Winning Single in Spring Training Return
Four days after Kolten Wong had been sent down to the minors after a small handful of games in spring training, Wong was back, sorta, with the big squad.
Council Gives Money to Food Bank – Twice
The Hawaii County Council took a circuituous route in giving the Big Island Food Bank $275,000 to buy food.
Liberty Tax Service Expands on the Big Island
Franchise owner offering free federal and state 1040EZ filing, and opening two new locations.
Hurley, Shimizu Receive PacWest Women’s Hoops Awards
University of Hawaii at Hilo standouts Hillary Hurley and Kirsten Shimizu were honored by coaches in the PacWest conference in yearly awards announced this week.
Lawmakers Weighing Undersea Power Cable
A bill establishing regulations for an undersea cable that could carry electricity between islands is making its way through the Legislature.
Harper Named Officer of the Month
Officer Jami Harper was recognized Wednesday by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee as the “Officer of the Month” for March during a luncheon held at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona.
Vulcan Offense Silent in Loss to St. Cloud State
4th Ranked St. Cloud State completes a 5-game series sweep over UH Hilo with a 7-0 win on Wednesday.
Vote Set for Thursday on New Political Maps
After several delays, the state Reapportionment Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on new boundaries for state House and Senate districts.
Police Arrest 13 in Gambling Raids in Hilo, Kona
Big Island police served search warrants last week on alleged gambling halls in both Hilo and Kona, arresting 13 people and seizing video machines and cash.
UHH’s Hurley Earns PacWest Player of the Week Award
The PacWest conference has given it’s final Player of the Week award to league’s preseason Player of the Year pick, Hillary Hurley of the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Lava Destroys Last Royal Gardens Residence
Lava from Kilauea volcano has finally consumed Jack Thompson’s solitary Royal Gardens home.
Turtle Protectors Surprised by Green Visitor
Volunteers in a turtle protection project found themselves taking care of a different type of turtle last year.
Study: Visitors to Volcanoes Park Spent $88 Million
A study says visitors to the four National Park Service sites on the Big Island spent more than $122 million to support the local economy.
Hawaii Tops Well-Being List Third Year in a Row
Hawaii is ranked No. 1 in the 2011 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index for the third year in a row.
Tour Firm Wants to Visit Last Royal Gardens Resident
Paradise Helicopters is seeking the county’s permission to land at the lava-surrounded home of Jack Thompson, Royal Gardens’ sole remaining resident.
New Kona Courthouse Project Moving Ahead
Hawaii’s chief justice will soon select a new site for a badly needed new judiciary complex in Kona.
Ban on Moving Unroasted Coffee Beans Enacted
To slow the spread of the coffee borer beetle, state agriculture officials have instituted a permanent ban on moving unroasted coffee beans between islands.
