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Volunteerism to be Celebrated Saturday at Hawaii Volcanoes
Several programs and a guided hike of a new trail are on tap for National Public Lands Day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Two Rescued Sunday Off Keaukaha Shoreline
The two victims were taken to Hilo Medical Center following the incident at Keokea Point.
Kenoi and Kim Debate as General Election Draws Nearer
Now that the mayor’s race is down to two, the candidates appear to be looking to focus on their differences.
Crowley vs. Gabbard: Can Conservatism Cause an Upset?
It’s a clear choice between two diametrically opposed candidates.
Arrest Ordered For Guerrilla Accused of Killing Pahoa Woman
The Colombian government overturned a judgement of acquittal for a leftist Columbian guerrilla accused of the 2006 death of Lahe’ena’e Gay of Pahoa.
Changes Proposed to Rules For Environmental Studies
Proposed amendments would require an environmental assessment be prepared for new power plants or oil refineries, such as the one proposed for Ka`u.
Media Symposium, Mayoral Debate at UHH Friday
Debates between the candidates for mayor and prosecuting attorney will highlight the symposium.
Police Break Up Burglary Ring, Arrest 10
Police credit tips from the community with helping them dismantle the crime ring.
Pahoa Transfer Station Garners National Award
The $3.9 million facility was recognized by the Solid Waste Association of North America.
Kona Man Faces Mandatory Sentence for Meth Trafficking
This was the second such offense for John Albert Wagner Jr. of Kailua-Kona.
Hawaiian Electric Relaxes Requirements For Home Solar Systems
Hawaii Electric Co. said it will no longer require studies of the impacts of most small photovoltaic systems for its customers on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.
County Staff Attends Elections Workshop; Clerk a No-Show
The county’s deputy clerk and three members of the Elections Division staff were at the workshop on Kauai, the first of three such meetings scheduled.
Hawaii Could Benefit from US/China Tensions
Hawaii could find itself exploiting both increased Chinese tourism and generous military spending at the same time.
Loco Moco Weird? It’s In the Tastebuds of the Beholder
That staple of Hawaii makes it on Food & Wine magazine’s list of strange regional foods.
Motorcycle Rider Becomes 30th Traffic Fatality of 2012
A 76-year-old Oahu man died after his motorcycle went off the Kohala Mountain Road last week, becoming the ninth motorcycle fatality on the Big Island this year.
Land Board Revokes Permit For Kayak Tour Company
Hawaii Pack and Paddle was one of the companies involved in the death of a New York teenager on July 4.
Hilo Gets Kudos Nationally For Livability and Sustainability
An upcoming edition of Mother Earth News names the city one of the nation’s “great places you’ve (maybe) never heard of.”
Hawaii Vendors Set for Food Safety Shake-Up
The Dept. of Health will require restaurants and food vendors to display inspection results on graded placards under proposed new rules, begin inspecting open markets, and increase inspections.
Kiawe Kitchen in Volcano Village Closes
Popular restaurant shuts its doors, building owners seeking new tenants.
Pharmacy College Professor Awarded $675,000 Research Grant
The research will focus on the development of more effective chemotherapy drugs for a type of pediatric cancer.
