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Taser Not a Factor in Hatori’s Death, Autopsy Shows
A pathologist said high levels of methamphetamine, an enlarged heart and the physical struggle with police resulted in Randall Hatori’s death.
State Legislature Boosts Art In Public Places
One notable lawmaker from last year is missing in the 2014 version of “Art at the Capitol” featuring works in some of the offices at the state Legislature.
Legislature Approves Two-Year Study of Hemp
The bill authorizes the UH College of Agriculture and Human Resources to study hemp for use as a biofuel feedstock and to remove contaminants from soil.
UPDATE: Advisory Extended for Gusty Trade Winds
Northeasterly winds with gusts of up to 50 mph are now expected until Tuesday night.
Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight — And Weather Forecast’s Hopeful
The eclipse will begin at 7:58 p.m. and end at 11:33 p.m., with totality — and possibly a blood-red moon — between 9:06 p.m. and 10:24 p.m.
Kaiulani Street Fire Confined to Garage
Firefighters responding to the alarm Saturday night found the engine compartment of a jeep on fire, but extinguished the blaze before it spread to the house.
Medeiros K’s 14 in Narrow Waiakea Victory
With scouts in attendance and a vocal crowd in the stands, Waiakea senior Kodi Medeiros took the victory in a pivotal regular season showdown.
BLOG: High Income and Home Values Don’t Necessarily Jive
Census data reveal interesting paradoxes on the Big Island.
Stover to Shutter Dental Practice, Newspaper Reports
The dentist and surgeon who has been the target of a dozen complaints filed with state regulators is stopping work as of today, a Honolulu newspaper reports.
OPINION: Neighbor Islands Lost Pro Bowl Before Honolulu Did
The NFL’s new draft format for the Pro Bowl kept the Big Island from hosting annual youth clinics with the league’s players last season.
Hawaii Lawmakers Push for Extension of Brand USA
The program which promotes international tourism is funded by fees paid by overseas visitors and matched by the private sector.
Police Officer Delivers Own Daughter Along Roadside
The nearly 9-pound Marcella Kahealani Ochoa was not in a waiting mood as her parents were rushing to a Waimea hospital for her birth Tuesday morning.
Three Post Offices Offering Late Tax-Day Collections
Hilo’s airport post office and post offices in Kailua-Kona and Kamuela will provide an April 15 postmark for returns mailed by midnight Tuesday.
Military Drone Training Planned for Big Island Saddle
Beginning this summer, the US Marine Corps plans to move an unmanned aircraft squadron and its 57 drones from California to its base at Kaneohe Bay on Oahu.
UH-Hilo Alumna Recipient of Pew Marine Research Grant
Louisa Shobhini Ponnampalam, a 2003 graduate of the UH-Hilo marine science program, is studying the habitat of dugongs along the coast of Malaysia.
‘U Drive U Text U Pay’ Campaign Begins Thursday
Police nationwide will be increasing enforcement of laws banning hand-held use of cell phones and other activities that take drivers’ eyes or minds off the road.
Hilo Man Facing Felonies for Posing as Building Contractor
Ricky Mesa is the first to be prosecuted on the Big Island under a 2012 law making it a felony to falsely claim to be a licensed contractor.
Former Radio Broadcaster Celebrates Century Mark
Centenarian Irv Carlsen celebrated his 100th birthday today with hula, an ukulele group and songs from the 1940s.
Police Seeking Teens Missing in Unrelated Cases
Two of the teenagers are from Hilo while the third is missing from Kona.
