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OPINION: Why the Plastic Bag Ban Makes No Sense
The upcoming plastic bag ban law in Hawaii is less about “making a difference” and more about fulfilling a false sense of accomplishment.
Hualalai Home to be Featured on HGTV’s “Million Dollar Rooms”
A Hualalai home will be featured on national television next week on HGTV’s show Million Dollar Rooms. The 10,056-square-foot home is on the market for $13.5M.
County Evicts Lui From Kawa Shoreline
The county said it had to remove the longtime Hawaiian activist to further the protection of more than 60 graves and numerous cultural sites.
State Trying To Identify Missing Tax Documents
A bag being transported to Oahu by a courier service that has come up missing contained tax documents mailed or delivered by the public early this month.
Tucker Indicted on Six Counts of Producing Child Pornography
If found guilty on the charges, the Pahoa resident arrested earlier this month faces between 15 and 30 years in prison on each count.
State Ramping Up Efforts To Eradicate Axis Deer
The state Board of Land and Natural Resource is being asked to declare the animals an agriculture pest and to relax hunting rules.
Hawaii Tops List of Best Places to Retire
A ranking using eight criteria gives the Aloha State high marks for those looking for a place to retire.
UPDATE: Police Identify Second Driver in Fatal Crash
Both of the vehicles’ drivers died in the crash on the Hanawi Bridge.
Naniloa Resort Hit With Foreclosure Action
The bank holding the mortgage said the hotel owes $9.9 million in principal and interest on what was originally a $10 million loan.
Lingle Contradicts Statements Made to Big Island Now in TV Debate
The Senate candidate has pulled a “180” over her “greatest president” statement about former president George W. Bush.
Heavy Lifting Involved in Career Days Event
Nearly 900 Big Island students took part in today’s Hawaii Construction Career Days in the parking lot of the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
County’s Food Self-Sufficiency Study Receives Award
The 2010 study was recognized by the Hawaii Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Astronomers Study Rare ‘Polar-Ring’ Galaxy
The galaxy is believed to be the result of a collision between two galaxies, with an intense star nursery at the remaining core.
Another Cheaper Power Source Possible, HELCO Says
The utility says a second independent power producer has approached it about renegotiating its contract.
Bill Restricting Geothermal Drilling Delayed
Some County Council members want the measure amended to allay legal concerns.
Puainako Street Informational Meeting Draws a Large Crowd
Nearly 200 people turned out to learn about the widening and realignment project in the works for two decades.
LETTER: Former Senator Explains Legislative Subterfuge of PLDC
A longtime former state lawmaker weighs in on the history of the law that spawned the controversial Public Land Development Corp.
Driver Hits Wrong Pedal, Plows Into Business
No one was injured in the incident that occurred this morning on Kilauea Avenue.
Sierra Club Blasts PLDC’s Decision for Single Hearing
The club called the decision not to go back out to the neighbor islands “a new low” for the embattled agency.
OPINION: The Sex Files – Big Island Sidewalk Edition
What’s with all the impromptu public indecency on the Big Island?
