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Same-Sex Marriage Bill Moves Over to House
Expecting another marathon session of testimony, House leadership today indicated Thursday’s hearing will run until midnight, and may be continued Friday.
Keck Helps in Discovery of First Earth-Sized, Rocky Exoplanet
The planet located 400 light years from Earth is one of a group of “ultrashort period” planets which orbit extremely closely to their stars.
Hard Landing of Medivac Chopper in Kona Injures One
The FAA said the AS350 helicopter registered to a Utah-based company received substantial damage in the incident.
15 Big Island Species Declared Endangered
They include 13 plants, a picture-wing fly and an anchialine pool shrimp, which is the first of its kind to make the Endangered Species Act list.
Motorcycle Safety Course Offered After Six-Year Absence
The three-day course includes motorcycles and helmets for participants, and provides a waiver from the licensing skill test for those who complete it
ANALYSIS: Obamacare Explained – Part 1 – Yes, It’s Mandatory
Regardless of where you stand politically, Obamacare may have the power to help or hurt your bottom line.
UPDATE: Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes Committee 5-2
Senate Bill 1 now goes before the full Senate for a vote; if approved, it will then go before a joint hearing of two House committees on Thursday.
New Vehicle Safety Inspections Start Friday
The computer-based system is designed to be more efficient in maintaining records and to combat fraud in the safety sticker program.
Hilo Family Medicine Residency Program Accredited
The program designed to increase the number of Big Island doctors has received a critical approval that goes into effect next year.
Hilo Community Players Celebrate 75th Year
The UH Hilo Performing Arts Department and Hilo Community Players are presenting The Spoon River Project to celebrate the Players’ 75th Anniversary.
Hilo’s Wong Makes History – the Wrong Kind – in World Series Loss
The Hilo native was picked off of first base with two out in the bottom of the ninth and his team trailing 4-2.
Senate Committee to Consider Gay-Marriage Bill Monday
The meeting will follow the convening of the special session of the Legislature requested by Gov. Neil Abercrombie.
County Distributes Safety-First Trick-or-Treat Bags
The bags are reflective and imprinted with safety tips; the county also needs help identifying malfunctioning street lights.
Most Irresistible Shop Sold After 37 Years
Tracie Yoshimoto, who shopped at the Most Irresistible Shop with her mom when she was a kid, has purchased the business from its founder and long-time Hilo businesswoman Sally Mermel.
More Suspensions Issued Following Hilo-Kea`au Sideline Incident
Pending appeal, suspensions could affect the Hilo Vikings for next Saturday’s Division I championship game. Suspensions will also affect Kea`au High for a game next season.
Lawsuit Challenging Leithead-Todd’s Qualifications Dismissed
Circuit Judge Ronald Ibarra ruled that the director of the Department of Environmental Management had not been properly served with documents.
Astronomers Analyze Most Distant Galaxy Yet
The galaxy is being observed as it was 700 million years after the Big Bang, when the universe was only 5% of its current age.
UHH Student Wins International Biz Game
College of Business and Economics major Mark Tokuuke finished first in the international version of the Business Strategy Game, a popular business simulation used in undergraduate and MBA programs all over the world. UHH photo.
California Company Bids $3.5 Million for Naniloa
The company is owned by the same woman who bought Nani Mau Gardens, and who earlier this year proposed buying a partial interest in the Naniloa.
Wong’s Postseason Run Continues to the World Series
The Hilo native is still searching for his first postseason hit after going 0-for-5 against the Pirates and Dodgers.
