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Drilling-Ban Bill Draws Technical and Economic Concerns
An engineering company, two state agencies and Big Island business people are concerned about a bill that would restrict geothermal well drilling.
Sierra Club Targets Legislators on PLDC Repeal
The club is encouraging the public to lobby their legislators and has launched a website stating the positions they have taken on the controversial agency.
Vehicle Kills Intoxicated Woman Sitting on Kona Highway
Police said the victim, a 30-year-old Honaunau woman, appeared to have been drinking.
Halloween: Police Urging Safety While Having Fun
The department is offering holiday advice for motorists and parents alike.
Beach Parks Reopened; No Tsunami Damage Reported
County Civil Defense officials are still advising beach-goers and others at the shoreline to use caution.
UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory Cancelled
Officials warn that sea level changes and strong currents could still present a threat for several hours.
UPDATE: Tsunami Waves Smaller Than Expected
Officials said a wave to hit Hilo at 10:34 p.m. measured just over eight inches.
Tucker Pleads Not Guilty to Child Porn Charges
Pahoa resident John Tucker, who was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury, has been assigned a Feb. 12 trial date in federal court in Honolulu.
OPINION: Why the Plastic Bag Ban Makes No Sense
The upcoming plastic bag ban law in Hawaii is less about “making a difference” and more about fulfilling a false sense of accomplishment.
Hualalai Home to be Featured on HGTV’s “Million Dollar Rooms”
A Hualalai home will be featured on national television next week on HGTV’s show Million Dollar Rooms. The 10,056-square-foot home is on the market for $13.5M.
County Evicts Lui From Kawa Shoreline
The county said it had to remove the longtime Hawaiian activist to further the protection of more than 60 graves and numerous cultural sites.
State Trying To Identify Missing Tax Documents
A bag being transported to Oahu by a courier service that has come up missing contained tax documents mailed or delivered by the public early this month.
Tucker Indicted on Six Counts of Producing Child Pornography
If found guilty on the charges, the Pahoa resident arrested earlier this month faces between 15 and 30 years in prison on each count.
State Ramping Up Efforts To Eradicate Axis Deer
The state Board of Land and Natural Resource is being asked to declare the animals an agriculture pest and to relax hunting rules.
Hawaii Tops List of Best Places to Retire
A ranking using eight criteria gives the Aloha State high marks for those looking for a place to retire.
UPDATE: Police Identify Second Driver in Fatal Crash
Both of the vehicles’ drivers died in the crash on the Hanawi Bridge.
Naniloa Resort Hit With Foreclosure Action
The bank holding the mortgage said the hotel owes $9.9 million in principal and interest on what was originally a $10 million loan.
Lingle Contradicts Statements Made to Big Island Now in TV Debate
The Senate candidate has pulled a “180” over her “greatest president” statement about former president George W. Bush.
Heavy Lifting Involved in Career Days Event
Nearly 900 Big Island students took part in today’s Hawaii Construction Career Days in the parking lot of the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
County’s Food Self-Sufficiency Study Receives Award
The 2010 study was recognized by the Hawaii Chapter of the American Planning Association.
