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Work Set For Reed’s Island Bridge, Kaiminani Drive
Long-awaited structural improvements are getting underway at the Reed’s Island Bridge in Hilo.
State Elections Chief Critical of County Clerk
Chief Election Officer Scott Nago has told Hawai`i County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi that some of her recent actions may be undermining public confidence in the upcoming election.
Kona’s Keahole Point to Demo Ocean Thermal Energy
As it did more than three decades ago, NELHA may again be the site of an OTEC facility.
Fang Cooks Her Last Dish on Fox’s ‘MasterChef’
The Waiakea graduate’s up-and-down run on Fox Television’s popular show featuring amateur chefs has come to an end.
Election Office Was Closed For Registry Check
Mystery solved: County elections staff took the unusual move of closing their Hilo office Monday to complete a manual check of the voter list.
The Sugar Industry’s Bitter Reality
The estimated annual cost per job saved in the US sugar industry is $826,000, according to the US General Accounting Office.
Police Looking For Escapee From Hale Nani
Dallas Wesley Runyon, 32, of Ka`u went missing from the Hilo correctional facility on Saturday.
Elections Office Closed ‘For Auditing’; Reason Unknown
The county’s top elections official was not immediately available for comment as to why or by whom an audit is being performed at the Hilo office.
Construction Contract Issued For New Ka‘u Gym, Shelter
Work is expected to begin in September on the new facility in Pahala that will do double-duty as a gym and shelter from volcanic emissions.
OPINION: Sniffing Out Hawaii’s Food Safety
Kanemitsu’s Bakery’s closure by the Hawaii Department of Health may be just the tip of the ice berg. But the warning signs are there for anyone who knows what to look for.
County to Receive $1.2M From DOT For Buses
The money will be used to replace three older Hele-On buses.
Governor Releases $36M For Big Isle Infrastructure
The capital improvement projects are aimed at Big Island roadways, airports and harbors.
Absence of Protesters Prompts Council Accusations
The County Council postpones an attempt to override mayoral vetoes of two geothermal-related bills.
Beverage Container Fee Increasing by Half-Cent
State officials say the hike is needed to keep the redemption program solvent.
Police Seek Public’s Help on Ka`u Brush Fires
Police are looking for help solving six suspicious wildfires in five weeks in the Pahala area.
UPDATE: Water Main Repaired, Banyan Drive Re-Opened
County crews spent the day working to locate and repair a water main break that closed part of Banyan Drive this morning.
State to Apply For Grant to Clean Up Debris
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is providing some funding to states likely to be affected by debris from the 2011 Japan tsunami.
Invasive Species Group Seeks Axis Deer Funding
The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is looking for funding to stop the axis deer invasion in its tracks.
OPINION: Don’t Snub GMO
“As with the papaya industry, coffee growers may one day have to embrace GMO out of necessity.”
Rainbow Pride: LGBT Fest Resurrected
This weekend people will unite under the rainbow flag for the Big Island Pride Festival 2012 in Kailua-Kona.
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