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High Surf Closes Five West Hawaii Beaches
Affected were Kahaluu and Laaloa county beach parks and Kekaha Kai and Kua Bay state parks, all located in Kona, and Hapuna Beach State Park in South Kohala.
Gusty Winds Result in Numerous Power Outages
Although Hawaii Electric Light Co. crews worked throughout the night to repair downed poles and lines, some areas of East Hawaii were still without power today.
Humane Society Receives ‘Share the Love’ Donation
The auto-sales promotion resulted in $30,000 for four nonprofit organizations, with the Hawaii Island Humane Society receiving a bonus donation in a Facebook vote.
Sentencing for Roger Christie Rescheduled for Feb. 12
Christie and his wife, Share, who operated a Hilo marijuana ministry, pleaded guilty in federal court in September in a deal in which other charges were dropped.
Rooftop Solar Installations Surge in 2013
Ten percent of Hawaii Electric Companies customers on Oahu have installed photovoltaic systems compared to 8% on Maui and 7% on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Issued For Big Island
A cold front passing across the Big Island was producing heavy rainfall and strong winds, and wintery weather on the summits.
Police Say Boaz Johnson Killed Royal, Then Committed Suicide
A body found hanging from a tree in Kalapana Jan. 2 was Johnson’s, police said, and a journal containing the confession was found nearby.
Former Big Isle Educator Retires Under Cloud
John Sosa, a former principal at Waiakea High School and island-wide deputy superintendent, is the subject of an internal investigation by the state DOE.
Big Surf Coming; Hawaii Island Could See 20-Foot Waves
The National Weather Service is predicting waves of up to 50 feet across parts of the state.
Aerial Shooting of Sheep on Mauna Kea Scheduled
Six upcoming dates have been set for the effort mandated by a 1978 order by a federal court to protect the habitat of palila, an endangered endemic honeycreeper.
Kenoi Attending Mayors’ Conference in Washington DC
Kenoi will be joining the state’s other four mayors and members of President Obama’s cabinet to discuss issues that affect municipalities.
Two Hilo Parks Getting New Playground Equipment
Installation will begin Tuesday at Waiakea-Uka Park and on Feb. 20 at Gilbert Carvalho Park; both parks will remain open during the construction activities.
Forest Service to Study Clear-Cut Puna Forest
The agency will do an analysis of the regrowth of a forest clogged nearly 30 years ago which resulted in the trees being chipped and sold to generate electricity.
OPINION: Forget More GE Tax – Let’s Tax THC
Taking a deep breath and relaxing restrictions on cannabis could pay off in big ways for the aloha state.
BLOG: Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect … (We’re Not Exactly Sure When)
What constitutes a year “after” a date could dictate whether you carry your groceries home in your hands today.
Panaewa Zoo’s Popular Tiger Namaste Dies
County officials said the 15-year-old white Bengal tiger, which was by far the zoo’s most popular denizen, was euthanized this morning.
Big Island Teachers Become Nationally Certified
The partnership with Kamehameha Schools is boosting the certified teacher growth rate in Hawaii.
Pahoa Knocks Off KS-Hawai`i to End Losing Skid
Four Daggers scored in double-digits to lead Pahoa past Kamehameha-Hawai`i in an early regular season matchup.
Kenoi Asks Lawmakers for Highway, University Projects
The Big Island’s mayor appeared before key legislative committees to ask for a new College of Pharmacy building and a four-lane highway between Keaau and Pahoa.
BLOG: Souki Makes Pitch for More County TAT Money
The speaker of the House argued for a “greater partnership” between the state and the counties which provide much of the services that support tourism.
