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ANALYSIS: Hawaii Elections: Time to ‘Just Mail It’
After all the goofs during our recent elections, and with the lowest voter turnout in the country, could it be time for vote-by-mail?
Christmas Wreath Entries Sought from Kea`au Businesses
The deadline for Kea`au businesses to submit entries for the annual Kea`au community Christmas wreath competition is this Friday.
Elections Workers’ Lawsuit Dismissed; Appeal To Follow
The attorney for two elections workers fired and later reinstated said he will appeal the dismissal of the defamation lawsuit.
Connections Charter School Employee Subject of Hearing
The state ethics commission has accused an executive assistant at the school of orchestrating transactions with a private company he owns.
Abercrombie Calls For Election Probe, All-Mail Voting
The governor said the steady increase in absentee voting suggests that voting by mail will bring Hawaii into the 21st Century.
Events Leading to National Meth Awareness Day
School rallies and art and pledge competitions are part of the preparations for Friday’s awareness day and beyond.
Anela Strings in Concert
On Saturday December 1, at 7 p.m., the Volcano Art Center’s Ni’aulani Campus hosts Kristin Aria Shaw and Irminsul’s inspirational concert.
Abercrombie Puts PLDC Rules on Hold, Orders More Meetings
The governor has directed the controversial agency’s rule-making be delayed while public concerns are addressed.
Lava Again Approaching Ocean; County Prepares for Crowds
The county is getting ready for sightseers that visit the Kalapana area in droves to see lava enter the sea.
OPINION: Black-Eye Friday
With “Black Friday” super-sales being held earlier and earlier, will Thanksgiving soon cease to exist as we know it?
Study to Focus on Hawaii’s Unique Insects and Spiders
A $2 million research project will look at how native arthropods adapted and changed as they were introduced to new environments.
Code Changed to Ease Permitting of Photovoltaic Systems
Residential solar systems no longer need to have an architect or structural engineer’s seal on building plans.
State Offers Tips on Smart Shopping During Holidays
The state wants Big Island shoppers to know rules for gift cards and return policies and offers consumer protection assistance.
Naniloa Staves Off Foreclosure With Bankruptcy Filing
The filing in US Bankruptcy Court in Honolulu came minutes before a judge was to rule on a motion to appoint a receiver to take control of the resort.
OPINION: Marijuana – Legalization Revisited
Before the president gives the final word on weed, states like Hawaii have a window of opportunity to piggyback off of Colorado and Washington’s momentum of marijuana legalization.
Humane Society Fundraiser Saturday at Downtown Gallery
The High Fire Hawaii Gallery and Studio will host the second annual “Art Helps” fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Big Island’s Police Department Awarded Accreditation
The recognition by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies was the culmination of an eight-year effort.
Fire Destroys Kona Structure; Main House Saved
Neighbors with garden hoses and firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading to other buildings.
Maeda Nominated to Be County’s Next Clerk
Incoming County Council Chairman J Yoshimoto has named Stewart Maeda to replace current County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi.
OPINION: State Senators Tied to Medical Billing Scam
Automated Healthcare Solutions charged taxpayers a 4,000-5,000% markup over the cost of prescriptions, while efforts to stem the abuse were thwarted by the two senators that the company donates to.
