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House Approves Its Version of State Budget
The $12 billion supplemental spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year funds a new pharmacy school building, and part of the cost of a new Kona courthouse.
Sentencing of Christies Delayed Again, Now Set for April 28
Five of their 12 co-defendants from the Hilo cannabis ministry bust have already learned the outcome of their cases, with sentencing scheduled for six more.
Kona Forum to Focus on Water Issues
The talk-story session organized by state Rep. Nicole Lowen is scheduled for March 20 at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Kakesako Named Deputy Director for Department of Agriculture
The new second-in-command at the DOA previously worked as a legislative administrator for two Big Island senators.
BLOG: Sen. Green Takes Different Tack on Roundup
After legislative attempts to ban the use of the herbicide failed, the Big Island senator has made it the subject of an upcoming “informational briefing.”
FBI Searching Big Island for Alleged Terrorist Fugitive
The FBI is offering a reward of $250,000 for Daniel Andreas San Diego, who the agency believes could be in Puna.
Human Remains Found in South Kohala
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death of the remains located by police Monday between Puako Beach Drive and Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Former Hilo Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison
Justin Wade Smith pleaded guilty to taking more than $1.2 million from 33 victims while falsely claiming he would repay them with substantial interest.
Pi`ihonua Gym to Close for Renovations
The gym at Gilbert Carvalho Park will close Monday, and the work is not expected to be completed until the end of May.
Fujiyama’s State Lease in Ka`u in Jeopardy
The Department of Land and Natural Resources wants to revoke the lease held by his company, Hawaii Outdoor Tours, because he is behind on rent payments.
Crews to Remove Kamehameheha Ave. Traffic Signal
The work will cause more traffic restrictions beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, weather permitting, at the intersection of Kamehameha Avenue and Pauahi Street.
Mokupapapa Discovery Center Reopens to Public Saturday
The facility showcases the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, which consists of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment.
Judge Orders County to Stop Registering GMO Farmers
Judge Greg Nakamura issued the temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed this week challenging the law approved late last year.
House Committee Earmarks $40M for New Kona Courthouse
The state Judiciary has long noted the need to consolidate Kona’s court operations which are currently spread across three locations.
ANALYSIS: The Proposed Crackdown on ‘Service Animal’ Phonies
From miniature horses to “comfort rabbits,” we examine the vague and sometimes confusing laws surrounding the use of service animals in Hawai`i.
Souki Reprimands Hanohano, Threatens Removal of Chairmanship
The House speaker sent the Big Island lawmaker a letter calling her conduct unacceptable, disruptive and in violation of the House Code of Legislative Conduct.
UPDATE: Buoyancy Experiment Caused Waiakea High Lockdown
The lockdown was called after a school custodian found a bottle filled with water with what appeared to be metal inside.
Crumbling Asteroid a First, Astronomers Say
The Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea helped in the analysis of what scientists say is the first confirmed observation of an asteroid breaking up in space.
County Seeking Proposals for Garbage-Reduction Facility
The company chosen would finance the facility to be built near Hilo’s landfill; ownership of it is still be be determined.
Obama Budget Includes Hawaii Projects — and Fee Hike
Hawaii’s congressional delegation continues to seek an exemption for residents of Hawaii and Alaska from increasing aviation security fees.
