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County Eyes Puna Shoreline Purchase
The Hawaii County Council wants to add 322 acres of Vacationland property to its collection of conservation land.
Bamboo Garden Under New Owner
Waylen Leopoldino’s recipe for success includes the tried and true — good food, fun, friends and family.
Feliciano’s Bail Reduced from $558,000 to $25,000
Bail for the man who allegedly threw a machete at a police officer was reduced by a judge because of a paperwork mixup.
Firecrackers Go on Sale Thursday; HFD Offers Safety Tips
The Hawaii Fire Department offers safety tips and reminds the public about the law regarding the use of firecracker as well as safety tips.
UPDATE: Feliciano Held on $558,00 Bail
The 58-year-old man was charged for allegedly throwing a weapon at an officer at Feliciano’s Orchidland home.
Arizona Inmates Added to Kulani Prison Suit
Three Hawaiian inmates in an Arizona prison have joined a lawsuit seeking the Hawaiian concept of pu`uhonua, refuge and healing, at Kulani Correctional Facility when it reopens on the Big Island.
Former Hilo Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
Justin Wade Smith, who stole more than $1 million by making false claims, faces up to 41 years in prison when he is sentenced in March.
High Surf Closes West Hawaii Beaches
County lifeguards reported surf up to 15 feet in height was occurring today at Hapuna Beach where waves were washing up to the vegetation line.
UPDATE: Big Island Weather Easing As System Moves Northeast
Following a night of heavy rain in Hilo and Puna, all flood watches and advisories for the Big Island have been lifted.
Can You Still Get A Rental Car For The Holidays?
Rental cars are hard to find on the Big Island during the holidays but smaller, independent rental agencies may help you get around.
CDC to Collect Health Data on Native Hawaiians
The federal study will be the first nationally to differentiate Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders from Asian categories.
Kealakehe a Finalist in Consumer Education Competition
The Kona high school is among four vying to represent Hawaii in the national LifeSmarts Competition to be held in Florida in May.
Kenoi Optimistic About Naniloa’s Future
But the Big Island’s mayor said the resort’s new owners will be held accountable if they fail to live up to their timetable for renovation of the Hilo landmark.
UPDATE: Senate Passes Budget Without Hawaii Fee Exemption
The state’s Senate and House members said the more than doubling of the airline fee disproportionately affects residents of Hawaii and Alaska.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Upgraded to Advisory
A low pressure system is bringing cool temperatures and heavy rainfall to the Big Island and Maui.
First Four Families Receive Homes in Kamakoa Nui
The low-income workforce housing project in Waikoloa is expected to eventually have 1,200 fee-simple and rental homes.
USDA Awards $88,000 Grant for Chicken Feed
A Texas entrepreneur wants to revive the local poultry industry by making chicken feed from fly larvae.
Keiki Activities Offered at Hilo Gyms During Holiday Break
The programs include art instruction, craft-making, music, dance, physical fitness, swimming as well as field trips at both the Waiakea Uka and Wainaku gyms.
Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Naval Training Plan
The environmental law firm Earthjustice is challenging the National Marine Fisheries Service’s approval of naval training.
Traffic Deaths Down by a Third Over Last Year
There have been 25 traffic fatalities on the Big Island so far this year — including eight in the first six weeks — compared to 37 at this time in 2012.
