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National Guard Colonel to Head Civil Defense Agency
Col. Benedict Fuata of the Hawaii Army National Guard has been chosen the new chief of the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
Waimea Charter School Board Won’t Say Why Popular Principal is Leaving
John Colson, the popular principal of Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School, is leaving his post and the school’s board won’t say why.
New District Maps Give Big Island 4th Senator
Newly drawn reapportionment maps give Big Island a fourth senator, keep number of House seats the same.
ANALYSIS: New Maps Fodder for Fans of Politics
New Big Island political maps drawn up by the state Reapportionment Commission create numerous possibilities for changes in Legislature.
Volcano Can Warm the Heart, But Watch Out for Other Symptoms
A trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park can create sparks on Valentine’s Day, apparently, but be watchful for other symptoms of “falling in love.”
Expiring Leases Prompt Condo Fire Sale
State leases are getting set to expire along Hilo’s Banyan Drive, resulting in condo prices as low as $3000.
Banyan Drive Improvement Bill Dead for Session
State Rep. Jerry Chang defers his bill designed to spark redevelopment of Banyan Drive, where most of Hilo’s tourism accommodations are located.
Bee Pests: Expert to Speak; Legislators Weigh Research Funds
An expert on varroa mites and the small hive beetle will speak in Kona and Hilo this week; lawmakers considering additional funding for research on bee pests.
Senate Committee Approves $500M for State Projects
A key Senate committee approves a massive spending bill for repair and maintenance of state facilities
USDA Renews Vog Disaster Declaration for Big Island
The US Department of Agriculture has renewed the vog disaster declaration for the Big Island, paving the way for relief for farmers and ranchers.
UPDATE: One Dead, Three Hurt in Kona Accident
The accident was reported by local police at 9.33 a.m., when a utility truck with a bucket lift attachment allegedly clipped a low hanging wire above the road.
Bill to Remove Ethanol from Gas Dead This Session
Committee chairman kills bill that would have repealed 2006 law requiring addition of ethanol to gasoline.
Hawaii Version of Stimulus Package Proposed
A state legislative hearing is set for Friday on Hawaii’s version of President Obama’s stimulus package. The bill would authorize the sale of $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund repair and maintenance projects across a broad spectrum of state departments and agencies including the state’s public schools, the University of Hawaii system and […]
Brush Fire Forces Road Shutdowns, Shelter Open
A brush fire in Kailua-Kona has threatened homes and forced multiple road closures.
Kohala Students Honored for Science in Washington, DC
President Obama recognized a group of four Kohala Middle School students at the second White House Science Fair.
Vog Levels Now Measurable and Predictable
Scientists can now measure and predict daily levels of vog from Kilauea that affect the islands.
Young Hilo Filmmaker Makes Splash at Honolulu Film Festival
Dominik Walczuk is a young filmmaker from Hilo who is building on his success at the Honolulu Film Festival.
BRIEF: Police Renew Search For Missing Teenage Girl
Local police officials are renewing a request for information on the whereabouts of 17-year-old Keala Enos, last seen in Puna on September 2, 2011.
Bruddah Waltah Makes a Comeback
One of the innovators of the island reggae sound, commonly known as “jawaiian,” Bruddah Waltah has continued to create and inspire through his gift of song.
Kamuela Man Charged with Manslaughter in Death of Child
A Hawai’i Island man was charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a young relative who had been left in his care.
