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HPR Takes Over Ka`u Radio Station
KAHU-FM, Ka`u’s only radio station, has been transferred to Hawaii Public Radio which plans to be on the air within four weeks.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai`i from Colombia Earthquake
The 6.6 magnitude quake, which struck at 5:43 a.m. Hawai`i-time, occurred off the coast of Panama and Columbia.
35 mph Speed Limit Set for Hawaiian Paradise Park Roads
HPP motorists beware. Shower, Kaloli, Paradise, and Maku`u Drives have all been given official speed limits, enforceable by police.
Narcotics Enforcement Division Conducting Fly-Over Missions in Puna
Marijuana-related helicopter missions could last through Wednesday. Residents adversely affected by noise are urged to contact authorities.
Shop Celebrates 40, Giving Away Cars
Auto Body Hawaii in Kona is giving low-income families refurbished cars this Friday to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
UPDATE: Police Arrest Father and Son After Officer Assaulted
Christopher Gonsalves, 48, was found hiding in brush in Hawaiian Beaches. Another Christopher Gonsalves had been arrested minutes earlier in the same area.
UPDATE: Sunday’s Kilauea Earthquake Largest in Region Since 2000
4.8 magnitude quake originated 5 miles south of Kilauea Summit, second area quake to top 4.0 since 1983.
Hilo’s Jason Johnson Named Volcano House Chef
Hilo born-and-raised chef Jason Johnson has been named manager of culinary activities at Volcano House Restaurant.
OPINION: School Bus Snafu Principal Guilty of Common Sense
Principal Steve Hirakami is a man guilty of solving his students’ transportation woes. Unfortunately, he seems to have done that without first bowing to the appropriate bureaucrats.
UPDATE: Second Victim Identified in Mountain View Crash
Crash that severed power pole killed 54-year old Dino G. Capello and 36-year-old Patrick W. Agcalon of Mountain View.
Illegal Procedure: Hopes Dashed for Kohala Football Players
According to BIIF President Shawn Suzuki, the last-minute proposal by Kohala and Honoka`a violated procedural rules, keeping the proposal from officially being heard.
Isle Gas Prices Still Highest in Nation
Gasoline prices have fallen on the mainland in the past three months, but Hawaii still has the highest gasoline prices in the nation.
Kay LC Restaurant in Hilo Closing, “Kenichi” Opening
Hilo’s popular Kay LC restaurant is closing Aug. 15 and will reopen as ramen noodle house by the end of the month.
Former “Top Male Fittest CEO” Cited for Violating Hawai`i Securities Laws
David Low is accused of using over $200,000 for personal expenditures including car payments, registering a Ferrari, and dining out.
Gil Weakens, Hurricane Henriette Still Unpredictable
Hurricane located 1345 miles east south east of Hilo may pass south of Hawai`i on Sunday.
Anti-GMO Legislation Withdrawn; New Versions Forthcoming
County Councilwoman Margaret Wille today killed her Bill 79, but new versions of the legislation are expected from her and Councilwoman Brenda Ford.
BLOG: Is Mediocre Chili Worth a One Hour Wait?
The Big Island Now news team investigates the Hilo opening of a certain Oahu-based restaurant chain.
Grant Allows Fire Department to Expand CPR Training
The Big Island department was among six recipients of the latest round of funding from the HMSA Foundation.
Meeting Wednesday on Designating Habitat for Rare Plants
The meeting, the second public airing of the proposal, will be held at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Judge Orders Mental Evaluation for Accused Carjacker
Jeremy Todd Rios is accused of carjacking and nine other offenses in connection with the stealing of a car from a woman stopped by a collision he allegedly caused.
