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UPDATE: Missing Man Spotted, But Present Location Unknown
Richard Gomez, who had left Hilo Friday morning on a trip toward South Point, spent time with a ranger in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Sunday.
Christies Scheduled to Enter Guilty Pleas Friday
Roger Christie and his wife, Share, had been scheduled for an Oct. 8 trial on a total of 15 federal charges related to the operation of the Hawaii Cannabis Ministry.
UPDATE: Ruling on Mathison’s Minimum Sentence to Wait
The Hawaii Paroling Authority has asked for additional information from the state’s attorney general before deciding on the former police sergeant’s case.
VIDEO: Man Chains Himself to HELCO Offices Over Bills
A man claiming he had been overbilled by the Big Island electrical utility chained himself to the company’s door earlier this month.
Hawaii, 38 Other States Ask FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes
Hawaii Attorney General David Louie and 38 other attorneys general want the agency to regulate the product and prohibit their sale to minors.
ANALYSIS: Wealth in Hawai`i, By the Numbers
Which island’s residents make the most money, which island will see the most income growth in the coming years, and how we’re all doing compared to everyone else.
Native Hawaiian Council Weighs in on DHHL Audit Results
Suggestions from the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement dealt with the state auditor’s findings regarding the agency’s high default rate on homestead loans.
Fire Destroys Home in Eden Roc Estates
The value of the home, which was a wooden structure sandwiched between two metal shipping containers, was estimated at $120,000.
UPDATE: Repairs to Damaged Hawaiian Telcom Line Complete
The break in the fiber-optic system affected both land-lines as well as cellular service routed through the company’s network.
Restaurant Kenichi – One Man’s Dreams of Ramen Made Real
One-time veteran of Oahu’s Side-Street Inn brings home-style Ramen to Hilo.
Grant to Aid Astronomers in Study of Galaxy Formation
Researchers from four California universities will use a new spectrograph on the Keck I telescope to survey nearly 2,000 galaxies.
Police Arrest Second Suspect in Puna Home Invasion
Kawika Kahee was one of three men who allegedly used force against the resident of a Leilani Estates home in July and stole items from her.
Habitat Fundraiser Offers Free Home-Buying Help
Aspiring Homeowners can get free guidance at a home-buying expo and benefit for Habitat for Humanity Saturday at Prince Kuhio Plaza.
Thinking About An All-Electric Car?
See and test drive a variety of electric vehicles and talk to owners about their experiences with all-electric vehicles on the Big Island at public events in Hilo on Sept. 28, and Kona on Sept. 29.
Kamuela Credit Union Gets Funds for Native Hawaiians
Hawaii First FCU will receive $524,000 in federal funding through a program designed to aid businesses and individuals.
Truck Hauling Diesel Burns; Fire Restricted to Cab
The cab of the semi-truck was destroyed by the flames, but firefighters kept the fire from spreading to 8,300 gallons of diesel.
Council Honors Man Who Saved Victim of Shark Attack
County lawmakers praised Dallas O’Shaughnessy for bravery for saving Jimmy “Ulu Boy” Napeahi following the attack last month at Pohoiki in lower Puna.
Kamehameha Avenue To Get New Paint Job
Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo is about to get a facelift courtesy of Benjamin Moore Paints.
UPDATE: Committee Defers Action on New Pahoa Shopping Center
The project includes improvements to the Pahoa Village Road fronting the property including a signal light.
Big Island Hotels Set New Mark
While room rates set a record high level at Big Island hotels in July, the occupancy rate declined.
