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Earthquake Swarm Picks Up with Sharp Tremors
A swarm of earthquakes several miles from Kilauea volcano’s summit picked up the pace Thursday night with two earthquakes greater than magnitude 4.
New Ka‘u Gym to Do Double-Duty as Vog Shelter
The county will use state funding to build a new gym for Ka‘u High and Pahala Elementary School that will also serve as a shelter from hurricanes and vog.
Colson to Work Again at Hawaii Prep
John R. Colson, the popular principal of Waimea Middle School who left the school under mysterious circumstances, has been rehired by HPA, the school he led for 12 years.
Earthquake Swarm Occurs Near Kilauea Summit
A swarm of more than 60 earthquakes was recorded Wednesday at a fault near the summit of Kilauea volcano.
Residents: Boundaries Wrong in Hilo and Puna
New district maps for the state Legislature are flawed, some Big Island residents say during public testimony before members of the Reapportionment Commission.
Man and Woman Charged in Pahoa Violent Robbery
Two Pahoa residents have been charged with first-degree robbery in connection to an incident outside of a Pahoa restaurant.
Bill Requiring Zipline Inspections Put On Hold
A bill requiring annual inspections and establishing other conditions for operators of ziplines has been put on hold for the session.
National Guard Colonel to Head Civil Defense Agency
Col. Benedict Fuata of the Hawaii Army National Guard has been chosen the new chief of the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
Waimea Charter School Board Won’t Say Why Popular Principal is Leaving
John Colson, the popular principal of Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School, is leaving his post and the school’s board won’t say why.
New District Maps Give Big Island 4th Senator
Newly drawn reapportionment maps give Big Island a fourth senator, keep number of House seats the same.
ANALYSIS: New Maps Fodder for Fans of Politics
New Big Island political maps drawn up by the state Reapportionment Commission create numerous possibilities for changes in Legislature.
Volcano Can Warm the Heart, But Watch Out for Other Symptoms
A trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park can create sparks on Valentine’s Day, apparently, but be watchful for other symptoms of “falling in love.”
Expiring Leases Prompt Condo Fire Sale
State leases are getting set to expire along Hilo’s Banyan Drive, resulting in condo prices as low as $3000.
Banyan Drive Improvement Bill Dead for Session
State Rep. Jerry Chang defers his bill designed to spark redevelopment of Banyan Drive, where most of Hilo’s tourism accommodations are located.
Bee Pests: Expert to Speak; Legislators Weigh Research Funds
An expert on varroa mites and the small hive beetle will speak in Kona and Hilo this week; lawmakers considering additional funding for research on bee pests.
Senate Committee Approves $500M for State Projects
A key Senate committee approves a massive spending bill for repair and maintenance of state facilities
USDA Renews Vog Disaster Declaration for Big Island
The US Department of Agriculture has renewed the vog disaster declaration for the Big Island, paving the way for relief for farmers and ranchers.
UPDATE: One Dead, Three Hurt in Kona Accident
The accident was reported by local police at 9.33 a.m., when a utility truck with a bucket lift attachment allegedly clipped a low hanging wire above the road.
Bill to Remove Ethanol from Gas Dead This Session
Committee chairman kills bill that would have repealed 2006 law requiring addition of ethanol to gasoline.
Hawaii Version of Stimulus Package Proposed
A state legislative hearing is set for Friday on Hawaii’s version of President Obama’s stimulus package. The bill would authorize the sale of $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund repair and maintenance projects across a broad spectrum of state departments and agencies including the state’s public schools, the University of Hawaii system and […]
