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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.
Motorized Glider Crashes After Engine Fails to Start
The 80-year-old pilot complained of a bruised sternum following the crash in a pasture near the Waimea airport.
Waiakea Graduate, UH Swimmer Chi Passes Away Saturday
Peter Chi, a standout swimmer at Waiakea High School and junior at the University of Hawaii, passed away Saturday from an apparent cardiac arrest.
UH-Hilo Issues Annual On-Campus Crime Report
A major jump in drug-abuse violations is the result of changes in reporting methods, a campus official said.
Gale Retiring After 32 Years with National Park Service
The park’s chief of interpretation has served at a host of NPS facilities around the country.
OPINION: Jamae Kawauchi, It’s Time for You to Go
Ms. Kawauchi can’t manage to return calls to media outlets in the county she was hired to serve, and has missed a key deadline.
Arrest Made in January Murder Case In Puna
The 48-year-old Mountain View man was also arrested on suspicion of burglary and a firearm offense.
Council Urges Legislature to Repeal Controversial Law
The County Council unanimously passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to abolish the Public Land Development Corporation.
Hilo Astronomer Recipient of MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant
Olivier Guyon, who has been working at the Subaru Telescope for the past decade, specializes in the search for Earth-like planets.
State Takes Over Election Operations From County
The state Office of Elections has rescinded Hawaii County’s authority to conduct elections, and will run the Nov. 6 general election itself.
OPINION: More Taxes, Less DUIs
With major accidents on the rise, an increase in alcohol taxes could help to boost traffic enforcement and monitoring.
Hawaii Volcanoes Designated TsunamiReady, StormReady
The Big Island park received the designations under programs established by the National Weather Service.
Controversial Agency To Consider Rule Changes Oct. 11
The Public Land Development Corp. will take up the amendments and adoption of a strategic plan at its next meeting in Honolulu.
UHH’s Pasek Earns Week 2 Conference Soccer Award
UH Hilo’s leading goal scorer, Kristine Pasek, was named the PacWest’s player of the week covering the second week of the season.
Kawauchi, Five Others Attend Election Workshop
The county clerk was among six Big Island election workers to attend the training session Thursday on Maui.
Lingle & Hirono: Budget Woes vs School Furloughs
While the candidates continue to blast away at each other, sit back and sip a beverage while we sift some dirt on your behalf.
Hilo Man Dies Days After Trying to Save Son
Chris Broussard died four days after he jumped into the ocean to try to save his son from drowning.
Land Board to Take Up Ka`u Forest Reserve Plan
The reserve’s management plan calls for fencing of 12,000 acres and removal of ungulates to protect the native ecosystem.
UHH Alumna Wins Fulbright Teaching Grant
The prestigious award will allow Shannon Costa, a 2012 graduate, to teach English in Malaysia.
Imiloa Wayfinding and Navigation Festival Set For Saturday
The annual festival celebrates the ancient Polynesian tradition of ocean navigation.
