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Researchers Studying More of Loihi’s Secrets
Scientists will use a deep submersible vehicle to sample thick mats of iron-eating bacteria found on the lower slopes of the active underwater volcano.
Hospital Officials to Brief Lawmakers on Budget Plan
The state’s hospital system is facing a $48 million budget shortfall, and Hilo Medical Center’s share of the cuts is $9 million.
Iconic Kona Church Threatened, National Group Says
The National Trust for Historic Properties said the 177-year-old Mokuaikaua Church is suffering the ravages of time and in critical need of repairs.
Homeless Men Charged in Hotel Room Burglary
One of the men, who was also charged with stealing a visitor’s car as well as numerous pieces of mail, was being held in lieu of $143,000 bail.
VIDEO: Mayor Kenoi’s Speech to Graduates Hits the Web
The video is being shared widely on social media and so far has over 48,000 views on YouTube.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Focus of Task Force
The Legislature created the task force which will present its recommendations on the establishment of Hawaii dispensaries to lawmakers before the 2015 session.
UPDATE: Another Strong Earthquake, Still No Tsunami Threat
The second tremor, in the Aleutians, was initially listed with a magnitude of 7.1 and later upgraded to 8.0, and followed one of 7.2 magnitude in New Zealand.
UPDATE: Charges Filed in Puna Marijuana Bust
The two were arrested after police seized more than 800 marijuana plants and nearly seven pounds of dried marijuana at their HPP home.
2011 Death in Hilo Reclassified a Murder
The case involves the lifeless body of 20-year-old Sommer Ferreira which was found in laundry room of her Wainaku residence.
REVIEW: Volcano House – Flashes of Brilliance
After surviving eruptions, a fire, and a Fujiyama… can a renewed focus on local ingredients recapture this hotel’s former glory?
HI-5 Redemption Center Schedules Changing July 1
The new hours for all 10 centers will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., without a closing for lunch.
Calling All Big Island Foodies: We Need Your Help
Attention chefs, servers, and the serious foodies among you: We’ve launched a food section, and we’re hungry for your input.
Faucets, Copper Pipe Stolen at Hilo Beach Park
The plumbing in bathrooms was repaired by noon the following day, but it will take a little longer to get the outside drinking fountains working again.
Obama Administration Considering Hawaiian Trust Relationship
The Department of Interior will be holding public meetings to gather input on the matter of native Hawaiian governance.
Schatz, Hanabusa to Debate at Hilo’s Sangha Hall
The event is currently the only forum scheduled on the Big Island for the two candidates seeking to fill the remaining term of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye.
Richardson Ocean Park to Close for Ant Treatment
The closure at 2 p.m. Thursday will allow the county Department of Parks and Recreation to apply bait aimed at little fire ant colonies.
Hilo Coffee Mill Goes Up For Sale
Katherine Patton and Jeannette Baysa started the business in 2001 and are ready to retire.
Firefighters Extinguish Suspicious Fire in Waiakea Uka
A rear door of the gated, unoccupied home had been forced open and a small fire was burning on the floor of the home’s first story.
Safety Issues Prompt Removal of Eucalyptus Trees
Branches falling from the tall, 40-year-old rainbow eucalyptus trees fronting the Waiakea Office Plaza on Kekuanaoa Street prompted the trees’ removal.
Kona Fish Farm Gets State Grant
Kampachi Farms, a marine aquafarm at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii in Kona, received a state high-tech development grant.
