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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.
HPP Owners’ Association Proposing Annual $500 Lot Assessment
The HPP Owners’ Association is proposing a $500 annual assessment for five years to be levied against all lot owners in HPP to cover the cost of paving roads.
Mo`oheau Bandstand, Bus Terminal Renovations Planned
A variety of improvements are planned for the busy facility in downtown Hilo.
Rising Death Toll Prompts Plea From Police Chief
With 24 traffic fatalities so far, including eight in the past month, Chief Harry Kubojiri is asking the public to use more caution when driving.
UPDATE: Puainako Water Main Repaired On Schedule
The ruptured pipe that cut water service to 120 customers was expected to be repaired this evening.
Nonprofit Mishandled Stimulus Funds, Audit Says
The Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council must repay $22,000 and perhaps another $122,000 because it hasn’t been able to properly document its use.
Hannemann and Gabbard: Down to the Wire
Examining the top two contenders for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District.
Sports Authority to Hold Grand Opening in Hilo
Former NFL Lineman will help the retailer celebrate its 6th location in Hawaii.
Event to Commemorate Hawai`i Volcanoes Quarter
The latest issue of the America the Beautiful Quarters’ series features an eruption of Kilauea volcano.
