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Event to Commemorate Hawai`i Volcanoes Quarter
The latest issue of the America the Beautiful Quarters’ series features an eruption of Kilauea volcano.
State Offering Businesses LEED Energy Reviews
The State Energy Office is offering businesses a chance to have their facilities reviewed for possible LEED certification.
12-Year-Old Bodyboarder Making Waves
Recently crowned 12-and-under Regional USBA Champion, 12-year-old Calvin Cerrone is racking up sponsorships and setting his sights on the pros.
UH Gets Federal Grant For Biofuel Research
The US Department of Agriculture-funded project will involve a mix of universities and private companies.
The Next Big Island Mayor
With the Aug. 11 primary election just around the corner, it’s time for Big Island residents to decide what they want from their county government: more, or less?
HELCO Proposes New, Cheaper Aina Koa Pono Deal
After having its proposal rejected by regulators last year, the Big Island utility is asking for approval of a new biodiesel deal.
Kawauchi: Duplicate Registrations and Voters Found
The county clerk said problems with the Big Island voter registry won’t affect the upcoming primary election.
Report: Hawai`i Car Insurance Costs Third Lowest in Nation
Only two states have a lower percentage of average household income spent on car insurance costs, a report says.
Hirono vs. Case: Decision Time
While Mazie Hirono may prove highly effective at bringing benefits to Hawaii, Ed Case’s independent voting record points to an ability to make bold, principled decisions.
State To Require Safety Course For Boaters
The state land board has approved the rule to take effect in two years.
OPINION: Wasting Time with Waste
“The council should cut our gaffe-prone mayor some slack, and vote to send Hilo’s trash to Pu`uanahulu.”
Scientists to Search For Water in Big Island’s Saddle
A research project investigating possible high-elevation sources of water could be a boon for groundwater management on the Big Island’s leeward side.
Work Set For Reed’s Island Bridge, Kaiminani Drive
Long-awaited structural improvements are getting underway at the Reed’s Island Bridge in Hilo.
State Elections Chief Critical of County Clerk
Chief Election Officer Scott Nago has told Hawai`i County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi that some of her recent actions may be undermining public confidence in the upcoming election.
Kona’s Keahole Point to Demo Ocean Thermal Energy
As it did more than three decades ago, NELHA may again be the site of an OTEC facility.
Fang Cooks Her Last Dish on Fox’s ‘MasterChef’
The Waiakea graduate’s up-and-down run on Fox Television’s popular show featuring amateur chefs has come to an end.
Election Office Was Closed For Registry Check
Mystery solved: County elections staff took the unusual move of closing their Hilo office Monday to complete a manual check of the voter list.
The Sugar Industry’s Bitter Reality
The estimated annual cost per job saved in the US sugar industry is $826,000, according to the US General Accounting Office.
Police Looking For Escapee From Hale Nani
Dallas Wesley Runyon, 32, of Ka`u went missing from the Hilo correctional facility on Saturday.
