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BLOG: UH Phasing Out Paper Payroll Statements
Employees of the University of Hawaii who use direct deposit for their paychecks will be going entirely paperless — payroll-wise — beginning next month.
Weekend Fires: Gas Leak Extinguished, Milolii Home Destroyed
Firefighters in Hilo were able to stop a leak in a stove gas line quickly, while a fire at a home in South Kona was already collapsing when a crew arrived.
Biz Quickies: KAHU Radio Format Goes Online
Quick news and information about business on the Big Island.
Protesters Target Office of Hilo Dentist
The demonstration was organized by the fiance of a patient of Dr. John Stover’s who went into a coma Monday while having wisdom teeth extracted.
Police Investigating Attempted Murder in Kona
A 26-year-old Holualoa man was treated for a gunshot wound and released following the incident this morning in a mauka Kona subdivision.
Flooding, Possible Thunderstorms, Predicted Through Saturday
A low-pressure system moving south over the islands is expected to bring heavy rains and the perhaps even hail over the state through at least Saturday night.
UPDATE: Victim in Hilo Murder Case Identified
Police took Ellsworth Hulihee and Rhonda Faris into custody Wednesday night after finding Evanson’s body in Hulihee’s apartment.
PISCES to Unveil Robotic Rover and Its Uses Friday
The Hilo-based space research facility will brief state lawmakers on its plans for the Canadian-built vehicle.
Energy Lecture Series to Feature CEO of Hawaiian Electric
Dick Rosenblum will speak April 7 in the fourth of five free lectures held on energy issues at Kona’s NELHA Gateway Visitor Center.
Saturday is Final Day of 2014 Humpback Whale Count
The count, which helps researchers monitor the whale population, is held on the last Saturday in January, February and March — peak whale season in Hawaii.
Papaikou Resident Finalist in Innovation Competition
John Burns, a graduate student in marine biology, wants to provide waterproof computers to reef-watchers.
VIDEO: New Satellite Providing Greater Insight on Rainfall
The Global Precipitation Measurement spacecraft augments the mission of a satellite launched in 1997 to study rainfall in the tropics.
Dedication Thursday for Hilo Senior Housing Project
Sixty seniors have been selected through a lottery as the first tenants of the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood project.
Culinary Arts Classic Set for April 4
The renowned event held by the Hawaii Community College Culinary Arts Program provides food for both the palate and the eye.
Konawaena Middle School Student Wins State Spelling Bee
Christianne Abella is the second student from the Kealakekua school to win the statewide competition in the past three years.
More Kayakers Rescued Off Kohala Coastline
Strong northeasterly winds and offshore currents resulted in the second rescue of kayakers in less than a week.
UPDATE: Pahoa-Kapoho Road Reopened to Traffic
The road was closed near Nanawale Estates early this morning by a fallen tree and downed power lines.
Ashida, Yoshimoto Among Candidates for District Court Judgeship
The county’s corporation counsel and the chairman of the Hawaii County Council are among six nominees from the Judicial Selection Commission.
‘Hats Off’ Saturday for Donations to Red Cross
First-responders and other volunteers will be passing their hats at the Hilo Walmart and KTA Puainako stores.
UPDATE: New Flood Advisory Issued, This One for Ka`u
The National Weather Service issued a second flood advisory today, the latest involving heavy rain falling in Wood Valley and scheduled to remain in place until at least 4:30 p.m.
