Kealakehe Reopening Peaceful; Some Students Demonstrate For Unity
Some students at Kealakehe High School today responded to last week’s violence by wearing white shirts.
Jamae Kawauchi Starts New Job As Deputy Prosecutor
Like other new deputies, former Hawaii County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi initially will work on District Court cases.
UPDATE: Police Capture Escapee Higa Tonight in Ocean View
Police captured Jarvis Higa as he tried to flee on foot from a home in Ka`u.
Kealakehe to Boost Security to Deal With Ethnic ‘Misunderstanding’
The Kona school cancelled classes today following arrests involving fighting between local and Micronesian students.
No Large Tsunami From 7.3-Magnitude Japan Quake
The earthquake that occurred early Friday night, Japan time, caused a three-foot high tsunami on parts of the island of Honshu.
UPDATE: Mass Fighting at Kealakehe High Leads to 8 Arrests
Fighting at the school on Wednesday and today led to seven male students and one female student being charged with disorderly conduct.
Search For Jail Escapees Expands to Puna, Kona
Police believe the fugitives are likely still on foot, but say they may try to rob a bank.
Police Say Escapees Assaulted Guard and Fled in Stolen Car
The escapees were last seen at around noon in the vicinity of Alahelenui Street and Kaumana Drive.
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Holding Gift Drive Dec. 12
KKCC will hold its 2012 gift drive for local during its monthly After Hours networking event at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa on December 12.
Dining With the Chefs at the Fairmont Orchid Saturday
A Christmas culinary extravaganza featuring the works of 20 local chefs and a tree-lighting ceremony will be held Saturday at the Fairmont Orchid Resort in Waikoloa.
LETTER: Hold Council Member No-Shows Accountable
Sometimes, finding a member of the Hawai`i County Council feels like a game of hide-and-seek.
Public Input Sought on Plan for New Kona Hospital
An on-line survey will augment a formal survey and interviews being conducted by a consultant.
North Peck Bridge to Close For Repairs Thursday
The Mountain View bridge will be fitted with new wooden planks.
County Council Meets, Votes Against Shorter Meetings
Council members voted to approve changes to their operating rules, but not before amending one.
Kenoi, Roth and County Council Members Sworn In
The 11 newly elected county officials took office during a ceremony today at the Afook-Chinen Civil Auditorium.
UPDATE: Man Arrested for Arson in Hawaiian Beaches Fire
A Pahoa man is arrested on suspicion of setting fire to his home following a domestic dispute.
Business Networking Tuesday Night in Waimea
An informal business networking event will be held Dec. 4 in Waimea at the Red Water Cafe.
ANALYSIS: ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Consequences for Hawaii
The average Hawaii middle-class family will pay $2,200 more in taxes in 2013, while many crucial programs will be cut.
Business Wrap: Openings, Expansions, and Closings
From interior design to car audio systems, Big Island businesses continue to expand and grow. Restaurants on the other hand, have a notoriously high failure rate.
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