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Election Season’s First Mayoral Forum Held in Hilo
The top three candidates for Big Island mayor state their cases in the first face-to-face-to-face forum of the election season.
UPDATE: Search For Missing Teen Continues
The 15-year-old boy, identified as Tyler Madoff, was with a youth tour group visiting the shore of Kealakekua Bay Wednesday afternoon when he was washed into the ocean by a large wave.
UPDATE: North Kona Brushfire Subdued
The Hawaii Fire Department continues to fight a fire that has burned more than 400 acres north of Hina Lani Street.
Explosion During Tour Boat Launching Injures 1
One person was injured when gasoline fumes were ignited during the launching of a vessel for a tour excursion in Kona.
UDPATE: Board Admits Bus Plan Mishandled, Still Weighing Cuts
Although cuts on the Big Island have been reduced, the Board of Education is considering halting school bus service for some South Kohala students.
Monk Seal Makes First Appearance at Kailua Beach
A monk seal nicknamed Makaiwa mingled Sunday with the beach-goers at the little beach fronting a downtown Kailua-Kona hotel.
Fireworks Permits Available; Three Public Displays Scheduled
It’s that time of the year again, and the Hawaii Fire Department is reminding the public about regulations for the purchase and use of fireworks.
HVO: Volcano Giveth, and Volcano Can Taketh Away
Scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory express concerns about the long-term viability of a proposed undersea power cable carrying geothermal energy to Oahu.
Ocean View Residents Finally Get Water Source
A long-awaited well and water fill-up station in Ocean View will be dedicated next week.
Price of Gas in Hilo Down 48 Cents Since April
Gas in Hawaii is still the most expensive in the nation, but in Hilo the price has dropped more than 39 cents in the past month.
HCC Taking Hula to Smithsonian Festival
A contingent of 25 dancers from the Big Island will perform twice daily during the two-week celebration of folklife in Washington DC.
Governor to Veto Bill Removing Coffee Inspections
Citing the need to protect the Kona coffee brand, Gov. Neil Abercrombie plans to veto a bill removing mandatory coffee inspections as well as 18 other measures.
Officer’s Good Memory Leads to Chase, Arrest
A Kailua-Kona man was being held on $13,000 bail after being arrested for car theft and evading police.
Habitat of Rare Hawaiian Forest Birds Expanding
Researchers say three rare species of Hawaiian forest birds have been observed at elevations lower than seen in decades.
OPINION: Evaluate Parents, Not Just Teachers
“Let’s introduce the ‘Bad Parenting Index,’ or ‘BPI’ for short. Using a few simple ratios, we can give a clearer picture of what educators are up against.”
Big Island Home For Future Washington Oysters
A Washington oyster company has found the Big Island a perfect place to raise its seed larvae.
Weekend Roundup: Laughter, Music and Athleticism
Take in the laughs, enjoy the music, or play cheerleader at a Kona marathon. Whatever the desire, it is your time. Monday and all its responsibilities will be here soon enough.
Ka‘u Hospital’s ‘Family’ Returns Following Fire
The rural hospital’s contingent of long-term-care patients is back following a stiff regimen of cleaning and ventilating.
Firefighters Mopping Up Hot Spots, Flareups in Ka‘u
Firefighters are in the mop-up stage on a fire that blackened more 4,800 acres this week near Pahala.
Volunteers Needed to Eradicate Fountain Grass in HOVE
National park officials and a Ka‘u community association are calling for volunteers to help eradicate a plant which poses a significant threat of wildfires.
