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Judge Grants Request for Mental Exam For Keaka Martin
His lawyer’s reasons for the request have been sealed by the court.
EPA to Ban Sales of Some d-CON Rat Poison Products
The rodenticide is being blamed for accidental poisonings of children, pets and wildlife.
State Library System to Offer Free Courses, Audiobooks Online
Hundreds of courses developed by expert instructors will be available beginning Friday using home and library computers.
Lawmakers Weighing $49M for Big Island Harbors
The funding is part of $144 million proposed for harbors statewide.
Kona Bypass Roadway Now Open 24/7
The Mamalahoa Bypass Road was initially opened in 2009 during limited hours to provide an alternate route to South Kona during rush hour.
OPINION: In Hawaii, It Doesn’t Pay to be Caandid
The recent controversy over Hawaii 5-0 actor Scott Caan’s negative view of the islands begs the question: can people in Hawaii take a joke?
Agreement Calls for HELCO to Drop Rate Hike Request
If approved by the PUC, the Big Island utility will drop its request for a 4.2% rate increase that it filed in August.
Sulfur Smell at Hilo Bank Prompts HazMat Visit
The fire department team was unable to pinpoint the source of the fumes, the bank’s manager said.
Motorcyclist Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped Vehicle
Police said speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash that occurred near the 109-mile marker in Captain Cook.
Second Body Found Identified as Gilman’s
The remains of the missing Hawaiian Acres man were identified through dental records.
Kona’s Onizuka, Other Fallen Astronauts to be Honored
NASA will hold a Day of Remembrance on Friday for 17 US astronauts who lost their lives furthering the pursuit of space exploration.
Cold Front Hammers Kauai and Oahu, Spares Big Island
The wet system stalled over Molokai, the National Weather Service said.
If it Ain’t Baroque, But It Is
Be transported Wednesday to Spain and Latin America, when music was as opulent as the commissioned paintings and sculptures of the Old World.
ANALYSIS: Weed…What Happens if it’s Made Legal?
Who could smoke it, where you’d buy it, and more under Hawaii’s House Bill 150.
Hawaii Volcanoes Releases Plan for Animal Control
The document contains five alternative methods involving combinations of fencing and lethal methods to eliminate or reduce populations of sheep, pigs and goats.
Fallen Tree Causes Widespread Power Outage
More than 10,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers were left without power late this morning after a tree fell on a power line on the Hamakua Coast.
Tax Credit Help For Those Earning Less Than $50K
People who work and earn less than $50,270 from wages, self-employment or farming may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit and free help preparing their tax return.
Preliminary Hearing For Krause Cousins Delayed
Attorneys for the two men accused of the murder of Dante Gilman told the judge they needed more time to prepare for their defense.
HELCO, Other Big Island Companies Fined For Pollution
The utility was one of 16 companies statewide and four on the Big Island cited by the state Department of Health for violating permits or regulations.
UPDATE: Body Found Friday Identified as Shayne Kobayashi
Shayne Kobayashi was last seen at his Puna home on Dec. 11.
