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ANALYSIS: Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange Moving Closer to Reality
Web portal will allow residents to compare affordable care choices.
UPDATE: Alleged Shooter Charged With Nine Offenses
Police say Martin’s relatives provided information that led them to his location.
Kilauea Eruption Marks 30th Anniversary
The ongoing eruption has covered 48 square miles and destroyed 214 structures.
Man Found Walking With Loaded Shotgun in Kona
The 39-year-old Kailua-Kona man was charged with multiple offenses.
UPDATE: Suspect Captured in Shooting of Officers
Police say the suspect, Keaka Martin, shot himself in the chest at a Hilo home just as officers arrived.
UPDATE: Mo`oheau Park Renovation Celebrated Thursday
The ceremony highlighted renovations to the bus terminal at the busy downtown Hilo park.
2-Car Collision in Honoka`a Injures 7
Accident shuts down both lanes of Highway 19 for several hours.
Body Pulled from Water after Vehicle Found in Papa`aloa River
County chopper had spotted missing person’s vehicle in river.
UPDATE: Murder on Bayfront: Police Ask for Witnesses
Police seek information from persons in the area at the time of the shooting.
Big Island’s Weekend: It’s Sticky and Sounds Awesome
Enjoy these last days and nights of 2012 with some wicked aural pleasures and a delightfully sticky sweet cultural exchange.
Donna Mercado Kim Selected as Senate President
Senate Vice President Donna Mercado Kim fills the role left by former Senate president Shan Tsutsui who formally accepted the lt. governor’s post on Thursday.
Researchers Ramp up Production of Moth to Combat Fireweed
The first release of the biocontrol insects is slated for early 2013.
Tsutsui Named New Lt. Governor of Hawai‘i
The announcement came during a press conference this afternoon in which Gov. Abercrombie confirmed the role of Tsutsui as second-in-command of Hawai‘i.
State Issues Temporary Ban on Kayaks, Surfboards at Kealakekua Bay
Moratorium starts Jan. 2, also affects body-boards and other flotation devices.
Big Island Memorial Service to be Held for Inouye
Service is open to the public, memorial books will be available for signing.
Lt. Gov. Schatz Appointed to Fill Inouye’s US Senate Vacancy
Lieutenant Governor Brian Schatz was selected today to fill the US Senate Vacancy created by the recent passing of US Senator Daniel Inouye.
Patricio’s Mexican Taqueria Offers a Bite of Baja
Former San Diego natives bring scratch-made Mexican to Kona.
