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Maui Chopper Pilot Admits Bringing Deer to Big Island
The pilot who rescued a man trapped in the Pu`u `O`o crater 20 years ago has pleaded guilty to transporting the deer.
Land Development Agency Gets Rough Reception
Those testifying tonight at the first meeting held by the Public Land Development Corp. were critical of both its proposed rules and mission.
Election Review Prompts Finger-Pointing, But Little Else
County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi and state election officials trade accusations about what went wrong during the Aug. 11 primary election.
Yet Another Inmate Escapes From Hale Nani
Another inmate has escaped from the the Hale Nani facility in Hilo, the third escapee in the past month.
County Clerk’s Tenure Won’t Be Issue in Monday’s Meeting
The county clerk’s job security won’t be decided at next week’s meeting calling for a report on the recent primary election.
Kawauchi, Yagong Disagree With Critical Report on Election
The county clerk says she does not deserve blame aimed at her in a report from the state Office of Elections.
Grants Will Buy Critical Habitat Lands on Big Isle
The $2.4 million will be used to acquire more than 7,000 acres in two locations, one on the island’s southern coast and the other on Mauna Kea.
Volcano Scientists to Gather Next Week in Waikoloa
The conference will focus on Hawai`i’s volcanoes, tracing the path of molten rock from the depths of the earth to the surface.
One Lane of Kalanianaole Avenue to be Closed Near Hilo Pier
A sewer line repair project will require detouring of Keaukaha-bound traffic until October.
State Election Officials Conducting Own Investigation
A spokesman said the probe is necessary because of a lack of answers about Saturday’s election from the head of the Hawai’i County Elections Division.
Construction Funds for West Hawai`i Campus Released
The governor has released $7.5 million for buildings at the Kona campus being built through a partnership between the University of Hawai`i and Palamanui LLC.
OPINION: Where In the World is Jamae Kawauchi?
With any luck, our county clerk will emerge to shed some light on our county’s embarrassing electoral episode.
Contract Signed For Operation Of Volcano House
A limited opening of the historic hotel and some of the cabins at Namakanipaio Campground will occur Saturday.
Manono Marketplace Ready for Business
Recently completed shopping center in Hilo is still accepting new tenants.
ATV Accident Injures Pu`u Wa`awa`a Bird Sanctuary Worker
A fire department helicopter located the victim of an ATV accident in a remote part area of North Kona and transported him to a Waimea hospital.
Inouye Not Ready To Concede District 4 Senate Race
Former state Sen. Lorraine Inouye is questioning the voting in which she apparently lost to incumbent Sen. Malama Solomon.
Election Problems Prompt Discussion of Mail-in Voting
As has been seen in other states, absentee voting is on the rise, and represented a majority of voters this year on the Big Island and Kauai.
