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HELCO Proposes New, Cheaper Aina Koa Pono Deal
After having its proposal rejected by regulators last year, the Big Island utility is asking for approval of a new biodiesel deal.
Kawauchi: Duplicate Registrations and Voters Found
The county clerk said problems with the Big Island voter registry won’t affect the upcoming primary election.
Report: Hawai`i Car Insurance Costs Third Lowest in Nation
Only two states have a lower percentage of average household income spent on car insurance costs, a report says.
Hirono vs. Case: Decision Time
While Mazie Hirono may prove highly effective at bringing benefits to Hawaii, Ed Case’s independent voting record points to an ability to make bold, principled decisions.
State To Require Safety Course For Boaters
The state land board has approved the rule to take effect in two years.
OPINION: Wasting Time with Waste
“The council should cut our gaffe-prone mayor some slack, and vote to send Hilo’s trash to Pu`uanahulu.”
Scientists to Search For Water in Big Island’s Saddle
A research project investigating possible high-elevation sources of water could be a boon for groundwater management on the Big Island’s leeward side.
Work Set For Reed’s Island Bridge, Kaiminani Drive
Long-awaited structural improvements are getting underway at the Reed’s Island Bridge in Hilo.
State Elections Chief Critical of County Clerk
Chief Election Officer Scott Nago has told Hawai`i County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi that some of her recent actions may be undermining public confidence in the upcoming election.
Kona’s Keahole Point to Demo Ocean Thermal Energy
As it did more than three decades ago, NELHA may again be the site of an OTEC facility.
Fang Cooks Her Last Dish on Fox’s ‘MasterChef’
The Waiakea graduate’s up-and-down run on Fox Television’s popular show featuring amateur chefs has come to an end.
Election Office Was Closed For Registry Check
Mystery solved: County elections staff took the unusual move of closing their Hilo office Monday to complete a manual check of the voter list.
The Sugar Industry’s Bitter Reality
The estimated annual cost per job saved in the US sugar industry is $826,000, according to the US General Accounting Office.
Police Looking For Escapee From Hale Nani
Dallas Wesley Runyon, 32, of Ka`u went missing from the Hilo correctional facility on Saturday.
Elections Office Closed ‘For Auditing’; Reason Unknown
The county’s top elections official was not immediately available for comment as to why or by whom an audit is being performed at the Hilo office.
Construction Contract Issued For New Ka‘u Gym, Shelter
Work is expected to begin in September on the new facility in Pahala that will do double-duty as a gym and shelter from volcanic emissions.
OPINION: Sniffing Out Hawaii’s Food Safety
Kanemitsu’s Bakery’s closure by the Hawaii Department of Health may be just the tip of the ice berg. But the warning signs are there for anyone who knows what to look for.
County to Receive $1.2M From DOT For Buses
The money will be used to replace three older Hele-On buses.
Governor Releases $36M For Big Isle Infrastructure
The capital improvement projects are aimed at Big Island roadways, airports and harbors.
