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UPDATE: Senate Passes Budget Without Hawaii Fee Exemption
The state’s Senate and House members said the more than doubling of the airline fee disproportionately affects residents of Hawaii and Alaska.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Upgraded to Advisory
A low pressure system is bringing cool temperatures and heavy rainfall to the Big Island and Maui.
First Four Families Receive Homes in Kamakoa Nui
The low-income workforce housing project in Waikoloa is expected to eventually have 1,200 fee-simple and rental homes.
USDA Awards $88,000 Grant for Chicken Feed
A Texas entrepreneur wants to revive the local poultry industry by making chicken feed from fly larvae.
Keiki Activities Offered at Hilo Gyms During Holiday Break
The programs include art instruction, craft-making, music, dance, physical fitness, swimming as well as field trips at both the Waiakea Uka and Wainaku gyms.
Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Naval Training Plan
The environmental law firm Earthjustice is challenging the National Marine Fisheries Service’s approval of naval training.
Traffic Deaths Down by a Third Over Last Year
There have been 25 traffic fatalities on the Big Island so far this year — including eight in the first six weeks — compared to 37 at this time in 2012.
North Hawaii Hospital to Formalize Ties With Queen’s
The agreement will improve “every aspect” of North Hawaii Community Hospital, the chairman of its board of directors said.
New Rules to Protect West Hawaii Marine Resources
The regulations signed this weekend by the governor put new limits on the taking of aquarium fish in leeward waters of the Big Island.
Naniloa Buyer Outlines Plans for ‘The Wyland Hilo’
An attorney for the company purchasing the troubled Banyan Drive resort told a state board that the hotel would be ready for a grand reopening on Dec. 31, 2014.
Land Board Defers Mauna Kea Lease Extension Request
The issue of new leases for astronomy purposes on the mountain will be the subject of an EIS. Meanwhile, a judge heard challenges to a new telescope there.
ANALYSIS: Campaign Spending – Food & Beverage Edition
From a $75 ham to no-host bars, we peek into the “food and beverage” budgets of Big Island politicians.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaking
Weather permitting, the year’s best celestial display will be most visible after the moon sets at about 4:45 a.m. Saturday.
Police Looking to ID Pair Caught on Surveillance Cameras
The two individuals were allegedly trying to break into Blane’s Drive Inn on Waianuenue Avenue in early October.
Naniloa Buyers Pay Up, to Appear Before Land Board
Tower Development and artist Wyland have met their financial obligations, according to the federal bankruptcy trustee.
UPDATE: Beach Where Shark Bite Occurred Reopening
A state agency said the coast around Punalu`u Beach Park will reopen at noon after an overflight by a fire department helicopter showed no sharks in the area.
UPDATE: Man Accused of Running Girlfriend Over Surrenders to Police
Justin Lee’s girlfriend was taken to a Honolulu hospital in serious condition following the Monday night incident.
BLOG: Beating the Rush, Crowley Fires Up 2014 Campaign
The former Hilo resident isn’t letting a 2012 trouncing keep him from taking another shot at the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Effort To Control Dangerous Albizia Tree Begins
Efforts to control the invasive Albizia tree are under way in the Puna District, beginning a statewide campaign.
Sig Zane to Deliver Keynote Speech at UH-Hilo Graduation
The well-known artist, clothing designer and Hawaiian cultural practitioner will be joined by Hawaiian Studies major Amanda O’Farrell as student speaker.
