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Hilo, Puna Emergency Siren Failures Traced to Repeater Site
Civil defense officials said radio transmission equipment at Kulani on Mauna Loa failed to send out signals during the monthly test held Monday.
New Law Requires Background Checks for Imported Firearms, Too
The governor also signed a bill that increases the penalties for those who use simulated firearms in the commission of crimes.
John Tucker Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison
The former owner of a Pahoa-area bed-and-breakfast had pleaded guilty to producing child pornography.
It’s Hurricane Season — Time to Check Insurance Coverage
State officials are reminding the public they can shop around for the best prices on hurricane insurance, and to make sure that policies are up-to-date.
Governor Signs Bills Protecting Women and Children
One of the bills makes it a crime to solicit a minor for prostitution.
OPINION: New Pot Laws a Prescription for Trouble?
The new laws don’t exactly represent a giant leap for stoner-kind, and could end up straining Hawaii’s increasingly scarce primary care physicians.
Hilo Man Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence in Meth Case
Francis Ogata was convicted in January of receiving the drug that had been mailed to Hilo from Las Vegas.
UPDATE: Highway 19 Reopened Late Monday Night
The crash near Puu Nani Drive on the east side of Waimea caused traffic delays for about 16 hours Monday.
Farmers and Ranchers Hold Pro-GMO Rally in Hilo
The demonstration was designed to counter anti-GMO efforts of late including legislation that would ban most new transgenic food sources on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Search Halted for Missing Kayaking Fisherman
The search for the missing 66-year-old man was called off following a 228-square-mile search of the surrounding ocean by the fire department and Coast Guard.
Fourth of July Fun
Cheers to independence and all it entails. The island is prepping for a midweek celebration that will ease nicely into a long weekend. What will you be doing this festive, family-friendly holiday?
Google Street View Moving to Big Island Trails
The company known for online street views around the world is now enlisting third-party help to obtain panoramic vistas of more remote locations.
Monday is Deadline for Property Tax Exemption Applications
The types of exemptions include homeowner’s, disabilities, totally disabled veterans and Hansen’s disease patients.
UPDATE: Police Looking For Victim of Possible Assault in Pahoa
The case was prompted by the discovery Wednesday morning of blood in front of a business.
Hilo Jaycees Putting On July 4th Fireworks Display
This year the fireworks will be launched from a barge in Hilo Bay instead of from Coconut Island.
Man in Critical Condition After Being Shot by Spear Gun
A 49-year-old Pahoa man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident Tuesday night in Leilani Estates.
ANALYSIS: DOMA Ruling: Precursor to Changes in Hawaii?
The ruling striking down a section of the Defense of Marriage Act is in keeping with recent paths taken by Hawaii’s Legislature and its governor.
More Blasting Scheduled in Waimea July 8-31
The rock excavation work will take place from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and will be preceded by two warning sirens.
NASA Signs Cooperation Agreement With PISCES
The Space Act Agreement calls for the agency to provide technical support for projects aimed at furthering human habitation in space.
Hawaii Lawmakers Denounce Supreme Court Decision
Members of the state’s congressional delegation called the ruling a major setback for minority voting rights.
