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VIDEO: Grapes Rally, Collapse in Series Loss to Stars
Brendan Davis’ walk-off fielder’s choice gave the Hawai’i Stars a 7-6 lead over the Sonoma County Grapes in game one of a six-game series.
OPINION: Introducing the Hawaiian Magic Mike… Um, Idea
Oahu is already the strip-club capital of Hawaii, but what if we made Big Island the bachelorette party capital of the world? We do have plenty of unemployed, lonely men after all.
Search Called Off For Teen Missing Off Kona Coast
Five days of searching from the land, air and under the sea have turned up no sign of the missing teenager.
UPDATE: Remnants of Daniel May Bring Rain Thursday
The weather service said Hurricane Daniel continues its westward march but is expected to weaken to a tropical low by the end of the week.
Big Island Well Represented in Hawaii’s “Fastest 50”
A dozen Big Island companies will be recognized as among the 2012 “Fastest 50” growing companies in the state at a luncheon on Oahu next month.
Election Season’s First Mayoral Forum Held in Hilo
The top three candidates for Big Island mayor state their cases in the first face-to-face-to-face forum of the election season.
UPDATE: Search For Missing Teen Continues
The 15-year-old boy, identified as Tyler Madoff, was with a youth tour group visiting the shore of Kealakekua Bay Wednesday afternoon when he was washed into the ocean by a large wave.
UPDATE: North Kona Brushfire Subdued
The Hawaii Fire Department continues to fight a fire that has burned more than 400 acres north of Hina Lani Street.
Explosion During Tour Boat Launching Injures 1
One person was injured when gasoline fumes were ignited during the launching of a vessel for a tour excursion in Kona.
UDPATE: Board Admits Bus Plan Mishandled, Still Weighing Cuts
Although cuts on the Big Island have been reduced, the Board of Education is considering halting school bus service for some South Kohala students.
Monk Seal Makes First Appearance at Kailua Beach
A monk seal nicknamed Makaiwa mingled Sunday with the beach-goers at the little beach fronting a downtown Kailua-Kona hotel.
Fireworks Permits Available; Three Public Displays Scheduled
It’s that time of the year again, and the Hawaii Fire Department is reminding the public about regulations for the purchase and use of fireworks.
HVO: Volcano Giveth, and Volcano Can Taketh Away
Scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory express concerns about the long-term viability of a proposed undersea power cable carrying geothermal energy to Oahu.
Ocean View Residents Finally Get Water Source
A long-awaited well and water fill-up station in Ocean View will be dedicated next week.
Price of Gas in Hilo Down 48 Cents Since April
Gas in Hawaii is still the most expensive in the nation, but in Hilo the price has dropped more than 39 cents in the past month.
HCC Taking Hula to Smithsonian Festival
A contingent of 25 dancers from the Big Island will perform twice daily during the two-week celebration of folklife in Washington DC.
Governor to Veto Bill Removing Coffee Inspections
Citing the need to protect the Kona coffee brand, Gov. Neil Abercrombie plans to veto a bill removing mandatory coffee inspections as well as 18 other measures.
Officer’s Good Memory Leads to Chase, Arrest
A Kailua-Kona man was being held on $13,000 bail after being arrested for car theft and evading police.
Habitat of Rare Hawaiian Forest Birds Expanding
Researchers say three rare species of Hawaiian forest birds have been observed at elevations lower than seen in decades.
OPINION: Evaluate Parents, Not Just Teachers
“Let’s introduce the ‘Bad Parenting Index,’ or ‘BPI’ for short. Using a few simple ratios, we can give a clearer picture of what educators are up against.”
