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Kamehameha Avenue Narrows to Two Lanes Monday
A portion of the busy bayfront roadway will be reduced to two lanes on the mauka side to allow work to proceed on a $13 million renovation project.
Hawi Mother and Son Charged with Meth Trafficking
Among the charges faced by April and Blaine Isabel are promoting a controlled substance near a school.
Bill Would Subsidize Use of Fungus Against Coffee Borer
The bill introduced by Kona Rep. Nicole Lowen would help farmers pay for pesticides containing a naturally occurring fungus known to control the beetle.
Man Robbed Feb. 14 at Carlsmith Beach Park
The victim was in the parking lot when he was approached from behind, punched and robbed of his wallet.
Cooperation Focus of Upcoming Simulated Mars Mission
The second HI-SEAS effort getting underway next month will study relationships and how the crew of six ensconced high on Mauna Loa resolves conflicts.
Man Accused of Striking Victim Twice with SUV
The man hit by the vehicle was hospitalized on Oahu for more than three weeks following the Feb. 2 incident in Hilo.
Sam Choy Poke Contest At Kamehameha III Fete
Amateur, professional and student chefs will face off for bragging rights in five categories of the distinctive Hawaiian dish.
Bill Would Require ‘Made in Hawaii’ Labels for Ag Products
The effort has been criticized by Hawaii farmers and food organizations, and by state officials who say it may be preempted by federal regulations.
VIDEO: Gabbard Pushes for Return of Customs Facility in Kona
The Hawaii congresswoman asked Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson for help restoring international arrivals that were discontinued in 2012.
Fire Destroys Mountain View Home
The home on Maui Street in the Hawaii Island Paradise Acres subdivision off North Kulani Road was declared a total loss.
UH-Hilo Students Presenting Research at Ocean Conference
The subjects of study include microbes in Hilo Bay and geothermally heated water in Kapoho as well as two examinations of the upside-down jellyfish.
UH-Hilo’s Hong Moving to Post at California University
Hong is leaving her post as vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Hawaii at Hilo for a similar role at San Francisco State University.
HPU Plans Big Island Feed Lab
The Big Island could host a new research facility that could help the island’s food sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Government Crews Kick Up Albizia Effort
Personnel from the state and county will join the Big Island Invasive Species Council in battling the invasive tree in a demonstration project in lower Puna.
Funds Would Play Key Role at Domestic Abuse Shelter
A shelter official said a small amount of County Council funding would go a long way toward providing a needed service for women and children in need.
Scientists to Repeat Presentation on Mauna Loa Flows
The presentations by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists will provide a virtual road trip of impacts from Mauna Loa eruptions on major roadways in West Hawaii.
Fire Destroys Unoccupied Nanawale Estates Home
Fire inspectors were trying to determine the cause of the fire at an unpermitted home located near the intersection of Molokai and Ali`i streets.
HPA Manhandles Kalani to Win DII State Hoops Title
Behind a 39-21 rebounding advantage, Hawai`i Preparatory Academy muscled past Kalani to win its first ever state basketball championship.
DOE Convenes Panel to Review Pilot Sex-Ed Program
Pono Choices has been the subject of criticism by Republican lawmakers and of more than 100 pieces of written testimony from the public.
Regents Approve 30m Telescope Lease; Permit Under Cloud
University of Hawaii regents approved a sublease for the Thirty Meter Telescope the same day the permit for the project was being debated in a Hilo courtroom.
