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Hawaii Again Tops Gallup List for Stress-Free Residents
It was a clean sweep of the 2012 poll for Hawaii where residents ranked lowest for stress, highest for enjoyment and also highest in the “well-being” score.
Budget Negotiations Pau; UHH Pharmacy School Building Left Out
Despite intense lobbying by the Hilo community, a $38 million Senate appropriation for a permanent home for the school did not make the final cut.
UPDATE: Missing Lanai Boy Found; Charges Filed
The 54-year-woman, Katherine Ruth Hunter, allegedly failed to return her grandson to his mother on Lanai who has legal custody of the child.
Police, Family Still Looking for Jensen Yadao
The 21-year-old Hilo man has not been in contact with his family since March 10.
Law Requires Contraception Info, Services for Sex Assault Victims
The newly enacted Act 21 requires Hawaii hospitals to offer emergency contraception information and services for victims of rape.
Help Needed Identifying Man Using Stolen Credit Card
The unidentified person fraudulently used the credit card in businesses in Hilo and Puna on March 24.
Keaau Woman Sentenced for Theft of Welfare Benefits
Circuit Court Judge Glen Hara also ordered Paige Okimoto to pay more than $36,000 in restitution to the state Department of Human Services.
Activities Vary at Hawaii Volcanoes for National Park Week
The park will waive entry fees and offer a variety of free hikes next week.
UPDATE: Legislature Urges Congress to Award Medal of Honor
The legislation asks Congress to give the nation’s highest military honor to Lt. John Ku`ulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau for his bravery in Vietnam.
Police Release April 19 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Officials Say Kulani Prison to Reopen July 2014
They say reopening the Big Island prison will save the state $5 million currently spent housing Hawaii inmates in mainland facilities.
UPDATE: Search For Possible WaveRunner Thief Called Off
The owner of the company from which the personal watercraft was stolen believes the thief may have jumped off it and swam to shore.
Satellite to ‘Flare’ Near North Star Tonight
If clouds cooperate, the brief flash will occur between 8:08 and 8:09 p.m. in the northern part of the sky.
Pahala Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary Friday
Hula, music and other events will be offered at the facility, the first public and school library to be built in Hawaii.
Arrests Made in Shooting Death of Former Big Island Resident
Murder charges have been filed in the death of Edline Chun, a 1957 graduate of Hilo High and respected faculty member at a New York university.
Hawaii Lawmakers to Take Up Background Check Bill Friday
While efforts to expand the checks failed today in the US Senate, the matter remains alive in the state Legislature.
Help Needed Identifying Pedestrian Killed on Highway in Glenwood
The man was walking on the highway near the 18-mile marker at around 3 a.m.
Naniloa Seeks Bankruptcy Court Approval for Plan
The plan calls for five years of monthly payments to the bank to which the resort owes nearly $10 million, followed by a $9.5 million balloon payment.
No Tsunami From Another Strong New Guinea Quake
The strong tremor was the fourth in five weeks to strike the region.
Awards Adding Up for UH-Hilo Math Student
Marissa Loving, a graduating senior, has accumulated more than $500,000 in fellowships and other awards toward her doctoral studies.
