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House Budget Big on Big Island
The House version of the state CIP budget, which will next be considered by the Senate, contains $436 million for projects in Hawaii County.
9th Laupahoehoe Music & Culture Fest April 5
The Laupahoehoe Community presents the annual event to raise funds to help children and seniors in the community.
Scientists Seek Citizens’ Help With New Coffee Threat
Hawaii’s coffee industry faces a new threat from a virus that has infected plants at at least two farms in Captain Cook.
County Attacks Fire Ants At Richardson Ocean Park
The county is trying to combat colonies of the ‘little fire ants,’ which can cause a painful sting, at the popular beach park in Keaukaha.
Two Big Island Youth In State Spelling Bee
The winner gets an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Police ID Suicide Victim in Murder Attempt
Police have identified the suicide victim who is suspected of shooting his neighbor last week in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates .
Kaiwiki Road Temporarily Closed for Bridge Repair
A piece of heavy equipment damaged the wooden planks on the one-lane bridge over Ma`ili Stream.
Australian Educator Picked to Head HCC’s Kona Center
Kenneth “Marty” Fletcher, who has ties to Oahu, has been named the new director of Hawai‘i Community College’s University Hawaii Center, West Hawaii.
Overlook Crater Anniversary Approaching
The ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano experienced a major change with the opening on March 19, 2008 of a new crater at the volcano’s summit.
Ka`u Man Shoots Neighbor, Then Himself
The 37-year-old victim in the attempted murder-suicide is listed in critical but stable condition at an Oahu hospital.
UPDATE: Body Found Monday Identified, Was Victim of Homicide
Police said dental records identified the remains as those of a 37-year-old Kailua-Kona man who had been missing since Thanksgiving.
Public Invited to Submit Properties for Open Space Program
The nominations will be reviewed and prioritized by the county’s Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
House Approves Its Version of State Budget
The $12 billion supplemental spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year funds a new pharmacy school building, and part of the cost of a new Kona courthouse.
Sentencing of Christies Delayed Again, Now Set for April 28
Five of their 12 co-defendants from the Hilo cannabis ministry bust have already learned the outcome of their cases, with sentencing scheduled for six more.
Kona Forum to Focus on Water Issues
The talk-story session organized by state Rep. Nicole Lowen is scheduled for March 20 at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Kakesako Named Deputy Director for Department of Agriculture
The new second-in-command at the DOA previously worked as a legislative administrator for two Big Island senators.
BLOG: Sen. Green Takes Different Tack on Roundup
After legislative attempts to ban the use of the herbicide failed, the Big Island senator has made it the subject of an upcoming “informational briefing.”
FBI Searching Big Island for Alleged Terrorist Fugitive
The FBI is offering a reward of $250,000 for Daniel Andreas San Diego, who the agency believes could be in Puna.
Human Remains Found in South Kohala
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death of the remains located by police Monday between Puako Beach Drive and Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Former Hilo Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison
Justin Wade Smith pleaded guilty to taking more than $1.2 million from 33 victims while falsely claiming he would repay them with substantial interest.
