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Entry to Hawaii Volcanoes Free on Presidents Day
The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at its 401 sites Monday in observance with its connection to our national leaders.
Alcohol Ban Proposed for Off-Duty Police Carrying Guns
The Senate bill was prompted by the 2011 fatal shooting in a Waikiki McDonald’s by State Department special agent Christopher Deedy.
Lawmakers Looking at New Enforcement Tools for DLNR
After an effort to change the forfeiture law failed last year, the Legislature is considering authorizing community service and denial of vehicle registrations.
Elderly Kona Man Dead Following Shed Collapse
Police said the building collapsed on the 90-year-old man after he had crawled underneath to retrieve an item.
E-Cigarette Legislation Moves Forward
Bills that would require permits for vendors and and prohibit the sale of flavored cartridges are moving through committees.
Man Charged With Robbing Convenience Store
Police said Jamal Hauoli-Ontai bought some items at a 7-Eleven and then threatened to shoot the clerk if he didn’t give him a pack of cigarettes for free.
Bill Mandates Electric Charging Stations in Parking Lots
The bill would require at least one electric car charging station in parking lots with 100 or more stalls.
County Leaders to Address Kona-Kohala Chamber
Business people and the community will have an opportunity to meet Mayor Bill Kenoi and members of his cabinet in an informal luncheon setting.
UHH’s Lee Earns PWC Softball Player of the Week Award
The reigning PacWest Preseason of the Year accumulated 12 extra-base hits and drove in 19 runs during a 4-3 week for the UH-Hilo softball team.
GET Exemption for Groceries, Medical Care Stalls
A Senate committee had SB2169 scheduled for a public hearing Thursday but deferred it instead.
OPINION: BIIF to Blame for Low Regional Game Attendance
Just 230 people attended Saturday’s state regional girls basketball game between Mililani and Konawaena, raising questions about the future of the regional format here.
UPDATE: Police Say Victim of Fall Was From Oahu
Police said the 24-year-old man was trying to reach the shore to go diving with friends.
Honoka`a Dominates KS-Hawai`i To Win First State Girls Hoops Title
Honoka`a defeated Kamehameha-Hawai`i four times this season, including the league and state championship games.
Legislature Takes on Tobacco; Five Bills Considered Today
Lawmakers are considering hiking taxes, regulating e-cigarettes and raising the minimum age to buy tobacco products, but won’t outlaw their possession by minors.
Big Island Lawmakers Join Aerospace Caucus
The lawmakers are promoting a package of legislation to further Hawaii’s efforts in that arena.
OPINION: Hawaii’s Guide to ‘Blending In’
A fresh-off-the-boat’s (FOB’s) guide to fashion, sunburn, automobiles, swimwear, the virtue of patience and smiling at strangers.
Renovations Funded for Hospitals Islandwide
Hilo Medical Center will get new laundry facilities, security upgrades and also planning funds for a new extended-care facility.
Police Investigating Theft of Koa Wood
The theft in Mountain View involved four men in two full-sized trucks loaded with the cut koa following a confrontation with the wood’s owner.
Kona Man Dies in Holualoa Construction Accident
Police said 38-year-old Donny Loando was critically injured when the drum roller he was operating rolled backwards down a steep grade and struck a carport.
Autopsy on Hatori Not Yet Conclusive, Police Say
The medical examiner who conducted the post mortum deferred the cause of death pending additional testing, police officials said in a statement.
