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Council Tries to Bring Down Cost of Power
The president of HELCO responds by saying it is already trying to renegotiate its power purchase agreements.
Hitchhiker Charged in Assault and Robbery of Driver
The 18-year-old suspect, who was accompanied by a female, allegedly attacked a man who had picked up the hitchhiking couple.
Public Meeting Tuesday on Kapiolani Extension Project
The nearly half-mile of new roadway will open up traffic circulation in the area and provide access to state land for university and other uses.
Hirono and Lingle: Digging Through the Mud
We sift through some of the most common wads of verbal mud that the candidates are lobbing at each other, and see whether they stick, or wash off with scrutiny.
Kawauchi to Meet With Nakamoto Regarding Reinstatement
The county clerk will meet next week with the suspended elections administrator to discuss putting her back to work.
Treatment of Ordnance – Not Ordinances – Earns Officers Honors
Three Big Island police officers are awarded medals for building a barricade around a grenade on Super Sunday Eve.
Public Land Development Corp: Good Idea, Bad Legislation
A furious public reaction has brought attention to Act 55, a law that bypasses many regulations for developing public lands. It’s vague, open-ended, and may vest too much power in the governor.
Researchers Develop Aid to Study Human-Dolphin Interaction
New mapping techniques will help scientists and wildlife managers determine how best to protect spinner dolphin populations.
Kawauchi’s Missed Meeting Prompts Council Measure
The county clerk’s absence at a meeting of elections administrators on Oahu has prompted a County Council member to seek experienced help.
Shift to High-Tech Streetlights Saves Dark Skies, Money
New LED streetlights are better for astronomy and better on taxpayer’s wallets.
Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Prepare to Head to Gulf Coast
Big Island Red Cross volunteers are preparing to head to the Gulf Coast to assist with disaster relief efforts in the face of Hurricane Isaac.
Flags at Half-Staff Friday to Honor Armstrong
President Obama and Gov. Neil Armstrong issued the directive to honor the first man to set foot on the moon.
20th Annual Slack Key Festival Sunday in Kona
The festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa in tribute to Gabby “Pops” Pahinui.
State Begins Process of Reopening Kulani Prison
An appropriation released by Gov. Neil Abercrombie would fund environmental studies and assessment of infrastructure needs at the rural former prison.
Kawauchi, Nago Agree To Meet On Election Solutions
The chief election officials for the state and Hawai`i County take a step toward reconciliation by agreeing to hold workshops on various counties.
Tributes Follow Death of Fired Election Worker
The man who oversaw the county’s election warehouse before he was fired in January died Tuesday on Maui.
VIDEO: Sharks Feeding On Dead Whale Prompt Warnings
The carcass of a 50-foot sperm whale that washed against the Puna coastline is attracting sharks, prompting a warning for the public to stay out of the water.
Keauhou Beach Hotel to Close; 112 Jobs Lost
Popular hotel to be torn down, property to be used for cultural education.
Floating Lantern Ceremony to Benefit Hospice
A South Kohala resort will again host a traditional Asian ceremony to respect and honor those who have passed.
Lingle vs Hirono: An Historically Rare, Important Election
An examination of the differences between the two US Senate candidates. It is a rare election that will have national attention, and possibly tip the balance of power in the US for decades.
