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Elections Office Closed ‘For Auditing’; Reason Unknown
The county’s top elections official was not immediately available for comment as to why or by whom an audit is being performed at the Hilo office.
Construction Contract Issued For New Ka‘u Gym, Shelter
Work is expected to begin in September on the new facility in Pahala that will do double-duty as a gym and shelter from volcanic emissions.
OPINION: Sniffing Out Hawaii’s Food Safety
Kanemitsu’s Bakery’s closure by the Hawaii Department of Health may be just the tip of the ice berg. But the warning signs are there for anyone who knows what to look for.
County to Receive $1.2M From DOT For Buses
The money will be used to replace three older Hele-On buses.
Governor Releases $36M For Big Isle Infrastructure
The capital improvement projects are aimed at Big Island roadways, airports and harbors.
Absence of Protesters Prompts Council Accusations
The County Council postpones an attempt to override mayoral vetoes of two geothermal-related bills.
Beverage Container Fee Increasing by Half-Cent
State officials say the hike is needed to keep the redemption program solvent.
Police Seek Public’s Help on Ka`u Brush Fires
Police are looking for help solving six suspicious wildfires in five weeks in the Pahala area.
UPDATE: Water Main Repaired, Banyan Drive Re-Opened
County crews spent the day working to locate and repair a water main break that closed part of Banyan Drive this morning.
State to Apply For Grant to Clean Up Debris
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is providing some funding to states likely to be affected by debris from the 2011 Japan tsunami.
Invasive Species Group Seeks Axis Deer Funding
The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is looking for funding to stop the axis deer invasion in its tracks.
OPINION: Don’t Snub GMO
“As with the papaya industry, coffee growers may one day have to embrace GMO out of necessity.”
Rainbow Pride: LGBT Fest Resurrected
This weekend people will unite under the rainbow flag for the Big Island Pride Festival 2012 in Kailua-Kona.
Cavillis Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Children For Years
He is found guilty of all 10 counts; jurors were told he threatened children to remain silent.
Three Dead in Crashes Involving Motorcycles in West Hawaii
Two motorcycle riders and the driver of a pickup truck died in separate crashes that occurred in South and North Kona.
OPINION: Why So Few Hawaii Residents Vote
“Islanders treat political offices somewhat like wine cellars, with the older varietals gaining value over time, less likely to be emptied and replaced as the years go on.”
Election Chief: Voting Process on Track For Primary
County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi today said that county election workers have been working hard to get ready for the Aug. 11 primary election.
Amar Now Heads Hospital Where He Was Born
The new chief at Kohala Hospital has long-standing ties to the Kapa`au facility.
Daniel Expected to Bring Showers, Waves
A high surf advisory was issued today for east-facing shores of the Big Island as Tropical Depression Daniel approaches. This morning the storm was located about 900 miles east of Hilo and moving west at 15 mph. It had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. The National Weather Service reported that Daniel was expected to […]
Coffee Bill Not Vetoed, Allowed to Become Law
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has changed his mind about vetoing several bills with Big Island connections.
