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Agreement Calls for HELCO to Drop Rate Hike Request
If approved by the PUC, the Big Island utility will drop its request for a 4.2% rate increase that it filed in August.
Sulfur Smell at Hilo Bank Prompts HazMat Visit
The fire department team was unable to pinpoint the source of the fumes, the bank’s manager said.
Motorcyclist Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped Vehicle
Police said speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash that occurred near the 109-mile marker in Captain Cook.
Second Body Found Identified as Gilman’s
The remains of the missing Hawaiian Acres man were identified through dental records.
Kona’s Onizuka, Other Fallen Astronauts to be Honored
NASA will hold a Day of Remembrance on Friday for 17 US astronauts who lost their lives furthering the pursuit of space exploration.
Cold Front Hammers Kauai and Oahu, Spares Big Island
The wet system stalled over Molokai, the National Weather Service said.
If it Ain’t Baroque, But It Is
Be transported Wednesday to Spain and Latin America, when music was as opulent as the commissioned paintings and sculptures of the Old World.
ANALYSIS: Weed…What Happens if it’s Made Legal?
Who could smoke it, where you’d buy it, and more under Hawaii’s House Bill 150.
Hawaii Volcanoes Releases Plan for Animal Control
The document contains five alternative methods involving combinations of fencing and lethal methods to eliminate or reduce populations of sheep, pigs and goats.
Fallen Tree Causes Widespread Power Outage
More than 10,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers were left without power late this morning after a tree fell on a power line on the Hamakua Coast.
Tax Credit Help For Those Earning Less Than $50K
People who work and earn less than $50,270 from wages, self-employment or farming may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit and free help preparing their tax return.
Preliminary Hearing For Krause Cousins Delayed
Attorneys for the two men accused of the murder of Dante Gilman told the judge they needed more time to prepare for their defense.
HELCO, Other Big Island Companies Fined For Pollution
The utility was one of 16 companies statewide and four on the Big Island cited by the state Department of Health for violating permits or regulations.
UPDATE: Body Found Friday Identified as Shayne Kobayashi
Shayne Kobayashi was last seen at his Puna home on Dec. 11.
Two Bodies Found in Puna Over Past Five Days
Police searching for a missing Puna man found the first of two remains in advanced stage of decomposition on Friday and the second in another area on Tuesday.
UPDATE: Head-On Collision Near Pahala Claims Five Lives
The collision near the 54-mile marker on Highway 11 disrupted traffic through Ka`u for about six hours.
Blockbuster Closing Hilo Store Location
The last remaining Blockbuster store on island is among 300 locations being closed nationwide.
Bail For Couple in Drug Bust Set at $313,000 Each
The man and woman were allegedly found with nearly six ounces of cocaine and $8,900 in cash at a Waimea motel room.
Preliminary Hearing Thursday for Claude and Kawena Krause
The two cousins have been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of Puna resident Dante Gilman.
Fiscal Matters Dominate State of the State Address
Gov. Neil Abercrombie outlines plans to keep Hawaii on its path toward a stable economy.
