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Officers Level Taro Garden at Bayfront, Arrest Activists
The Hawaiian sovereignty activists said 11 of their group were arrested by law enforcement officers at about 4:30 a.m. this morning.
Bill to Assess Fees on Cesspools, Septic Tanks Deferred
The measure would have had a particularly strong impact on the Big Island where many residents rely on individual sewer systems.
Abercrombie to Recognize Big Isle Scientist, Biofuel Project
The governor will attend a ceremony at Hilo’s agricultural research center to honor its head scientist, Dennis Gonsalves, and to recognize a research project.
Bill to Raise Tax on Bulk Tobacco Deferred
The measure would have raised the state excise tax on tobacco products to a rate similar to that imposed on cigarettes
NARS Commission to Gain Hawaiian Cultural Expert
Supporters say the addition will help ensure that the panel that oversees the state’s Natural Area Reserve System considers native Hawaiian concerns.
Mokupapapa Center’s New Home is Koehnen Building
The center which showcases the Northwest Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment will reopen this summer three blocks away.
Solomon Considering Legal Action Following Threatening Email
The Big Island legislator has consulted police and the state attorney general on the matter, and may seek a restraining order against the email’s author.
State Begins Charging Tourists Parking Fees at Hapuna
The fees, which are not assessed against Hawaii residents, are $5 per vehicle and up to $40 for commercial tour buses.
OPINION: Rep. Gregg Takayama vs. Bird Poop
The Pearl City representative has launched an ill-conceived crusade against bird feeding.
Civil Defense Sirens Malfunction, No Emergency Exists
The sirens sounded inadvertently in many areas of the Big Island while crews were performing a system check.
HOVE Well is Down, Public Asked to Conserve Water
The public is being asked to restrict consumption to potable uses, and commercial water haulers must use alternate sources until repairs are completed.
Abercrombie Renominates De Lima to Board of Education
The new term for the Hilo attorney, who has served as the Big Island representative on the board since 2011, would end on June 30, 2016.
UPDATE: Senate Amends PLDC Bill, Now Similar to House Version
House Bill 1133, which was heard by the Committee on Ways and Means, appears to be the only PLDC-killing bill still active in the Legislature.
Search For Water in Saddle Region Begins
Scientists are drilling deep into the island between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa to look for water and answers.
Bill Removing Background Check Loophole Moving Through House
The Senate has already approved the measure that would require background checks for firearms imported from out of state.
Weather Service Issues Flood Advisory for Big Island
The flood warning was expected to last until at least early evening, and a cold front expected to reach the Big Island
Lectures to Feature Native Hawaiians at Sea
Three men with a broad range of experience will share their experiences with merchant marine operations as well as voyaging canoes.
OPINION: Statewide Preschool = Over-Priced Daycare?
Would hordes of four-year-olds on the government dole be a boon to society?
Hawaiian Air Allowing Self-Tagging of Luggage
The feature which is now in place at the Honolulu airport will be implemented on neighbor islands later in the year.
