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VA Reverses Policy; Loans for Homes on Catchment OK
The Department of Veterans Affairs will again process new or refinanced loans on homes with water catchment as long as certain guidelines are followed.
Legislature Trying Again for Election-Day Voter Registration
House Bill 2590 looks to resolve differences between the House and Senate that killed the effort in last year’s legislative session.
Volunteers Needed to Inform Beach-Goers About Reef Etiquette
The volunteers would receive training to educate visitors to Waialea Bay and Paniau Beach in South Kohala.
Hawaii Makes Top Ten in 2013 LEEDS Ranking
The North Kohala Public Library in Kapaau, which received a Gold certification, has solar panels, wind turbines and other environmentally friendly features.
Michael Wilson Appointed to Hawaii Supreme Court
Wilson, a judge since 2000, is a former director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources and member of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.
Police Department Recognizes 22 New Officers
The recruits, who have completed six months of intensive training, will now undergo four months of on-the-job experience before becoming solo officers.
Civil Defense to Test Hapuna Siren Thursday
Officials said the departure from the usual siren testing at the beginning of each month is necessary to evaluate the siren in South Kohala.
Hanohano Comments to be Focus of Special Committee
An Oahu university student who testified before the Big Island lawmaker’s committee last week told House leaders he had been treated rudely.
Efforts Underway for Regional Library in Puna
The state librarian believes a new Puna library would help ease pressure on Hilo’s library, which is by far the busiest in the state.
Health Officials Concerned About Measles Case
The case involving an Oahu infant who traveled to the Philippines appears to be the first case in Hawaii since 2010.
Legal Marijuana Dead, Decriminalized Pot Still Alive
For the second year in a row, a bill legalizing marijuana á la Washington and Colorado fails to gain traction in the Legislature.
Water in Saddle Higher, More Plentiful Than Expected
A well drilled on the slopes of Mauna Kea is providing greater understanding of groundwater flow inside the Big Island volcano.
Entry to Hawaii Volcanoes Free on Presidents Day
The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at its 401 sites Monday in observance with its connection to our national leaders.
Alcohol Ban Proposed for Off-Duty Police Carrying Guns
The Senate bill was prompted by the 2011 fatal shooting in a Waikiki McDonald’s by State Department special agent Christopher Deedy.
Lawmakers Looking at New Enforcement Tools for DLNR
After an effort to change the forfeiture law failed last year, the Legislature is considering authorizing community service and denial of vehicle registrations.
Elderly Kona Man Dead Following Shed Collapse
Police said the building collapsed on the 90-year-old man after he had crawled underneath to retrieve an item.
E-Cigarette Legislation Moves Forward
Bills that would require permits for vendors and and prohibit the sale of flavored cartridges are moving through committees.
Man Charged With Robbing Convenience Store
Police said Jamal Hauoli-Ontai bought some items at a 7-Eleven and then threatened to shoot the clerk if he didn’t give him a pack of cigarettes for free.
Bill Mandates Electric Charging Stations in Parking Lots
The bill would require at least one electric car charging station in parking lots with 100 or more stalls.
County Leaders to Address Kona-Kohala Chamber
Business people and the community will have an opportunity to meet Mayor Bill Kenoi and members of his cabinet in an informal luncheon setting.
