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Hepatitis Information Available in Ilocano, Pacific Islander Languages
The material on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease is available free for Chuukese, Marshallese, Samoan, Tongan and Ilocano communities.
Police Seek Help Identifying Remains Found in July at West Hawaii Park
Authorities hopeful the public can help to identify the man using a two-dimensional facial reconstruction.
Initial Unemployment Claims Continue Downward
Initial unemployment claims on the Big Island are at a four-year low, down 6% this week compared to the same week last year.
UPDATE: Kona Robbery Third Involving Tourists in Two Days
A Japanese tourist was assaulted and robbed while walking to his hotel in downtown Kailua-Kona early this morning.
UPDATE: Charges Filed in Hilo Bayfront Slaying
Mark Anthony Whyne, a 55-year-old homeless man, has been charged in connection with the death of Faatetai Fiu of Hilo.
Lawmakers Considering New Foreclosure Bill
Hawaii lawmakers are trying to pass a new foreclosure bill that would require lenders to enter mediation with homeowners who have delinquent mortgages.
Bill Would Change Order of Names on Ballot
Instead of the current alphabetical method beginning with “A,” the measure would have ballots list names starting with a letter selected at random.
UPDATE: Fisherman Who Fell in Water Identified
The body found early this morning along the coastline off Hawaiian Paradise Park has been identified as a 31-year-old Kea`au man.
OPINION: Top 5 Oddball Laws Proposed in 2013
We highlight our “top five” favorite laws-out-of-left-field from this year’s legislative session.
Center: No Hawaii Threat from Latest Earthquake in Solomons
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the 8.0-magnitude tremor that occurred at 3:12 p.m. Hawaii time generated a tsunami only in the local area.
Accidents Back Up Highway 130 Traffic For Miles
The first accident at 6:28 a.m. prevented Hilo-bound traffic from getting past the Keaau transfer station for more than an hour.
UPDATE: Monk Seal Likely Died From Ingested Fish Hook
The Hawaiian monk seal had been transported from Kona to Honolulu Friday to be treated for respiratory problems.
Veteran Lawmaker Helene Hale Dies at 94
The ground-breaking lawmaker served 26 years in three separate legislative bodies, both on the state and county levels.
Search Halted for Man Believed Missing While Diving
A four-day search turned up no sign of Jeremiah Nathan, the Kealakekua man believed lost while diving off a South Kona park.
Paraglider Injured Landing In Kona Coffee Orchard
The 45-year-old pilot had to be extricated from a tree in Honaunau.
ANALYSIS: The ‘New’ Public Land Development Corporation
If HB 942 goes ahead, it’s goodbye Public Lands Development Corporation, and hello “Harbor and Parks Development Authority.” We examine the other changes to the concept being proposed.
Solomon Islands Hit With Flurry of Earthquakes
The island chain in the southwest Pacific has been hit by 19 strong earthquakes since Sunday, include a 6.7-magnitude tremor today.
Second Public Hearing Held on Kulani Reopening
The head of the state’s prison system said the Department of Public Safety is willing to consider pu`uhonua-style programs at the facility after it reopens.
UPDATE: Missing South Kona Diver Identified
Friends of the Kealakekua resident became concerned after he apparently missed a flight to the mainland Thursday morning.
Woman Arrested For Armed Robbery in Downtown Hilo
The robbery occurred at a business at the corner of Keawe Street and Furneaux Lane.
