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UPDATE: Action Postponed Again on Banyan Drive Bill
Mayor Billy Kenoi wants the Naniloa hotel’s lease cancelled because of inaction by leaseholder Ken Fujiyama.
Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes Spent $97 Million, Report Says
The report conducted by Michigan State University for the National Park Service said the spending supported 1,177 local jobs.
Hilo, Pahoa Hit With Nearly a Foot of Rain
Those were among the hardest hit areas from the storm that began Thursday.
Governor Releases Kona Airport, Hilo Harbor Funds
Kona International Airport’s terminal building will get a new roof, and work will be done near Hilo Harbor to improve the flow of cargo into the port.
ANALYSIS: “Sequestration” May Shock Hawaii Economy
Liberals hate it, Tea Partiers love it. But how badly will the coming $85 billion in federal cuts hurt Hawaii?
DOE Won’t Discuss Hilo High Threat; Matter May Go to Court
Anti-war activist Jim Albertini said he is willing to pursue a First Amendment lawsuit over a ban on him speaking before students.
Car Careens From Summit After Restroom Stop
A tourist couple who drove a rented car to the top of Mauna Kea Sunday ended up having to find another way back down the mountain.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Saturday Afternoon
Heavy rain continues to be forecast for windward areas and up to a foot of snow is expected on mountain summits.
UPDATE: Principal Bans Lecture, Cites Threat Made Against School
Hilo High School Principal Robert Dircks said he cancelled the talks by an anti-war activist because of concerns from the public that included a threat.
BLOG: Educational Group’s Ad Misses Mark on Communication
The Learning Coalition should expand to include the services of a proofreader or spell-checker.
Simeon Fails to Make Final Cut on Top Chef
The Hilo native and now Maui chef failed to make it into the top two Wednesday night.
Kona Man Indicted in Jan. 17 Airplane Hijacking Hoax
The FBI said Timothy David Hershman faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted of the charge.
BLOG: DUIs, Crashes Down; Fatalities Way Up
Traffic fatalities are up four-fold over the same period in 2012.
Accidents Back Up Hilo-Bound Traffic on Highway 130
The two traffic accidents that occurred near the 3-mile marker backed up traffic to Maku`u Drive.
Matsumoto’s Attorney Accuses Judge of Conflict of Interest
Judge Barbara Takase disputed the defense attorney’s contention that she had previously employed one of the murder victims as a housekeeper.
UPDATE: Senate Unanimous in Repeal of PLDC
After a bill dismantling the controversial agency was passed by the state House, the Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved one of its own.
Bill Would Extend Forfeiture Actions to Petty Misdemeanors
Senate Bill 1342 would allow government seizure of real property and other assets for such offenses as possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Native Moth Outbreak Causing Defoliation of Koa Forests
Wildlife officials say a sudden outbreak of the koa moth is responsible for the biggest defoliation episode on record.
Bill That Would Repeal PLDC Moves to Senate
The measure received near-unanimous support during votes today and Wednesday before moving to the Senate.
Governor Makes Funding Request for Kulani Reopening
Gov. Neil Abercrombie is seeking to add 91 staff positions costing more than $9 million over the next two years.
