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BLOG: Mobile Devices Driving Surge in Cyber Monday Sales
Online sales are up by nearly a fifth over 2012, with smartphone and tablet use up more than 61% over last year’s levels.
Supreme Court to Convene First-Ever Big Island Session
The state’s high court will hear oral arguments from two Hilo attorneys on an appeal of a case involving property rights in a divorce.
Fatality, Fires Make for Short Holiday for Some Workers
County public safety personnel were kept busy with a truck fatality on the Daniel K. Inouye Saddle Road, a house fire in Puna and a brush fire in South Kona.
State, Hunters and Others Criticize ‘American Jungle’ Series
The new History Channel series depicting hunting “clans” on the Big Island is culturally and ethically lacking, and may be violating laws, its critics say.
Highway 190 Reopened; Arson Suspected in Tuesday’s Fires
Following three fires over two days, which prompted road closures on two occasions, the upper highway linking Waimea and Kona was reopened late Tuesday night.
UH-Hilo Student Wins Donation for Rainbow Friends
A nationwide competition by the company that operates the university’s food concession is benefiting the student’s favorite charity.
Waimea Hospital Designated Level III Trauma Center
North Hawaii Community Hospital becomes the third on the Big Island to achieve the designation, which means it has surgeons and other care available 24/7.
UPDATE: Two New Brush Fires Close Highway 190 Again
The new fires were again forcing the detouring of northbound traffic to Kaiminani Drive, and southbound motorists to either Waikoloa Road or the old Saddle Road junction.
BLOG: Getting Nosy Using Hawaii’s Campaign Spending Tracker
A new data tool lets us peek more conveniently into spending patterns, revealing everything from a candidate’s dining habits, to the names of their donors.
Gabbard Presented with Kennedy New Frontier Award
Hawaii’s representative from the Second Congressional District joins the ranks of young Americans selected for contributions to their community and country.
Police: Attempted Sexual Assault Report Untrue
An investigation into the allegedly false report is under way, the department said in a press release today.
Dogs to Compete in Mountain View Agility Event
Dogs and their owners compete in agility events at the Kukini Dog Agility Club in Mountain View this weekend.
Holualoa Ushers In Holidays With Music, Lights
Holualoa lights up the Village for a festive holiday celebration
Condemnation Underway to Extend Newly Named Ali`i Drive
One more County Council vote is needed to allow the county to obtain land necessary to complete a bypass road recently declared an extension of Ali`i Drive.
Cop Who Killed Wife Given Reduced Minimum Sentence
Ken Mathison’s minimum sentence was reduced to 25 years from 90 years, which means he will be eligible for parole in 2020.
Woman Found Guilty of Murdering Big Island Native in New York
The suspect’s boyfriend faces trial next in the robbery and shooting death of Edline Chun, a 1957 graduate of Hilo High School.
Flags at Half-Staff Today in Remembrance of JFK
The president asked for the nation to join him in mourning the loss of “an extraordinary public servant.”
Pahoa Shopping Center Receives Rezoning Approval
The 10-acre project will not receive approval for occupancy until both a traffic signal and roundabout are completed nearby.
Council Toughens Restrictions on Tobacco Sales, Including E-Cigarettes
The County Council bill will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, but exempts those who are 18 or older when it takes effect.
Hawaii Community College Holding ‘Scholarship Night’
The event scheduled for Dec. 4 will help current and prospective students and their parents learn about ways to help pay for tuition for the fall 2014 semester.
