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HELCO Schedules Power Outage for All Honomu Customers
The outage will affect all of Honomu from 11 p.m. March 20 to 5 p.m. March 21.
Anti-Legalization Group to Host Marijuana Dialogue in Waimea
Anti-legalization group chaired by former Rep. Patrick Kennedy to discuss “marijuana use and misuse” in Waimea.
Senate Committee Approves School Land Development
Bill would allow two ‘pilot projects’ to be developed on DOE properties over the course of three years.
Law Resigns From UH Hilo Men’s Hoops Program
Law leaves UH Hilo for the same position at Western New Mexico following a 6-19 season and 4-13 PacWest conference record.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Hilo
Update: Pamela G. Wilson of Hilo died from injuries sustained when she was hit by a vehicle Saturday.
‘March to Evict Monsanto’ Sees Large Turnout
Hundreds of demonstrators take to the street to protest GMO field experiments on the Big Island.
Renovation and Expansion of Edith Kanakaole Stadium Finished
The work was done just ahead of the Merrie Monarch Festival which will celebrate its 50th anniversary beginning March 31.
UPDATE: Cold Front Fizzles, Drying Trend Forecast
Expected heavy rains failed to materialize, but forecasters say showers are still likely over the Big Island, especially in windward sections.
House Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Judiciary Committee made changes to the House version of the Senate bill but kept possession of small amounts a civil violation.
Water Vapor Discovery Provides Clues to Planet Formation
Astronomers using the Keck Observatory have been able to obtain the clearest analysis yet of the makeup of a distant planet.
ANALYSIS: North Korean Threat and Hawaii as the Front Line
With US Pacific Command more concerned about global warming, do Hawaiians have anything to fear from North Korea’s recent provocations?
Census: Big Island Getting Five New Residents Daily
According to the US Census Bureau, the state is seeing a net decrease in domestic migration.
Pahoa Man Charged for Armed Robbery of Hilo Couple
25-year-old Patrick John Lindsey allegedly threatened couple at gunpoint in their carport last June.
State Unemployment Benefits Now Payable by Direct Deposit
Direct deposit of benefits to be available to all residents by April 2013.
Push to Relax Immigration Rules on Families of Filipino WW2 Vets
Relaxing visa restrictions would help an estimated 20,000 children of World War 2 vets reunite with their parents in the US.
Martin Indicted, Pleads Not Guilty to 11 Charges
The 31-year-old Hilo man is being held without bail following his recovery from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Presentations Mark Halema`uma`u Eruption Anniversary
Additional “Life on the Edge” talks will be presented on Tuesday, March 19, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the summit eruption.
Philippine Consular Mobile Outreach in Kona This Weekend
The service can save a trip to Honolulu for services such as passport renewal and dual-citizenship matters.
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Goes Metric in House
A version of the Senate bill to be considered by the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday has a variety of changes, most involving weights and measures.
Keck Observes 20th Anniversary with Variety of Events
The celebration ranges from a free open house and movie showing to a two-day scientific meeting and ritzy night-time gala.
