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Grants Will Buy Critical Habitat Lands on Big Isle
The $2.4 million will be used to acquire more than 7,000 acres in two locations, one on the island’s southern coast and the other on Mauna Kea.
Volcano Scientists to Gather Next Week in Waikoloa
The conference will focus on Hawai`i’s volcanoes, tracing the path of molten rock from the depths of the earth to the surface.
One Lane of Kalanianaole Avenue to be Closed Near Hilo Pier
A sewer line repair project will require detouring of Keaukaha-bound traffic until October.
State Election Officials Conducting Own Investigation
A spokesman said the probe is necessary because of a lack of answers about Saturday’s election from the head of the Hawai’i County Elections Division.
Construction Funds for West Hawai`i Campus Released
The governor has released $7.5 million for buildings at the Kona campus being built through a partnership between the University of Hawai`i and Palamanui LLC.
OPINION: Where In the World is Jamae Kawauchi?
With any luck, our county clerk will emerge to shed some light on our county’s embarrassing electoral episode.
Contract Signed For Operation Of Volcano House
A limited opening of the historic hotel and some of the cabins at Namakanipaio Campground will occur Saturday.
Manono Marketplace Ready for Business
Recently completed shopping center in Hilo is still accepting new tenants.
ATV Accident Injures Pu`u Wa`awa`a Bird Sanctuary Worker
A fire department helicopter located the victim of an ATV accident in a remote part area of North Kona and transported him to a Waimea hospital.
Inouye Not Ready To Concede District 4 Senate Race
Former state Sen. Lorraine Inouye is questioning the voting in which she apparently lost to incumbent Sen. Malama Solomon.
Election Problems Prompt Discussion of Mail-in Voting
As has been seen in other states, absentee voting is on the rise, and represented a majority of voters this year on the Big Island and Kauai.
Kenoi and Kim Move On to General Election
Neither candidate pulls a majority; four County Council candidates escape that fate.
Kahele and Solomon Win Outright; Ruderman to Face Smith
Veteran lawmakers Inouye, Ikeda and Smart fail in their bids in Saturday’s primary.
UPDATE: Voting Hours Extended; Results Will Be Delayed
Hawai`i’s governor made the unusual move of extending the hours because some polling stations failed to open on time.
Developer: New Pahoa Shopping Center Will Improve Traffic
A new shopping center not far from Malama Marketplace will include an extension of Kahakai Boulevard and a signal light at that intersection.
OPINION: For #***’s Sake, Vote!
“In 2008, Hawaii had the worst election-day voter turnout in the country. We should treat politicians the way most Americans treat their sports teams. No matter how much they suck, at least show up on game day.”
Monday Hearing Set For State Development Agency
The Public Land Development Corp. will hold hearings on the Big Island next week on its operating rules.
