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Astronomers Study Rare ‘Polar-Ring’ Galaxy
The galaxy is believed to be the result of a collision between two galaxies, with an intense star nursery at the remaining core.
Another Cheaper Power Source Possible, HELCO Says
The utility says a second independent power producer has approached it about renegotiating its contract.
Bill Restricting Geothermal Drilling Delayed
Some County Council members want the measure amended to allay legal concerns.
Puainako Street Informational Meeting Draws a Large Crowd
Nearly 200 people turned out to learn about the widening and realignment project in the works for two decades.
LETTER: Former Senator Explains Legislative Subterfuge of PLDC
A longtime former state lawmaker weighs in on the history of the law that spawned the controversial Public Land Development Corp.
Driver Hits Wrong Pedal, Plows Into Business
No one was injured in the incident that occurred this morning on Kilauea Avenue.
Sierra Club Blasts PLDC’s Decision for Single Hearing
The club called the decision not to go back out to the neighbor islands “a new low” for the embattled agency.
OPINION: The Sex Files – Big Island Sidewalk Edition
What’s with all the impromptu public indecency on the Big Island?
Tourist’s Jaw Broken in Kona Assault, Robbery
The visitor from Los Angeles was walking in the rear parking lot of the Ali`i Sunset Plaza when he was assaulted by two men.
Big Island Drought Expands; Scientists Say Tradewinds Easing
The National Weather Service has doubled the number of Big Island areas considered under extreme drought.
Pa`auilo Slaughterhouse Improvements Start Oct. 16
Groundbreaking will take place tomorrow for improvements to one of only two slaughterhouses on the island, greatly enhancing capacity for local cattle ranchers.
School Flu Vaccination Program Begins Statewide
More than 60,000 Hawaii students from kindergarten through 8th grade are expected to get the annual vaccinations.
ANALYSIS: Public Protest Too Much For Development Agency?
The Public Land Development Corporation will take its latest version of operating rules to public hearing, but only to one and only on Oahu.
UPDATE: FBI Reveals Details in Pahoa Child-Porn Case
John Tucker, who was taken in custody Wednesday night, ran a bed-and-breakfast near Pahoa and was a salesman for a Hilo construction company.
Ethics Board Deadlocks on Yagong Investigation
Board members could not agree on whether to investigate whether the County Council chairman had used his position to aid his daughter’s election chances.
Koehnen’s Furniture Closing After 8 Decades
Koehnen’s Interiors, a landmark in downtown Hilo for more than 80 years, will close its doors by the end of the year.
OPINION: Ironman – In Praise of Insanity
It’s not about who wears the Speedos. It’s about how they use them.
UDPATE: Suspected Child Molester Identified Through Tips From Public
The agency provided photos of the unidentified person in images posted on the internet in 2010.
Utah Woman Dead in North Kohala Motorcycle Crash
The motorcycle she was riding on went off the road when the driver swerved to avoid a car that had crossed the center line.
Big Island Sees Big Rise in Home Prices
Home and condo prices rose dramatically last month on the Big Island, but the volume of sales is down.
