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Land Board Clears Way For 30m Telescope Construction
The $1.3 billion telescope would allow researchers to study planets in our solar system, explore other galaxies and help determine the age of the oldest stars in the universe.
Hōnaunau Man Dies From July 3 Shooting
A suspect, Monte Moreau, was arrested at the scene and had been charged with attempted murder.
Infant death In Kona Reclassified As Murder
Extensive testing and analysis concluded the infant died from complications as a result of blunt force injuries.
Officers Honored For Murder Probe, Saving Life
As “Officer of the Month,” Detective Almeida and Officer Cardines are each eligible for “Officer of the Year.”
Brinkman Named Interim Regional Hospital Director
Brinkman first joined Hilo Medical Center in 2007 as the chief nurse executive and was named regional chief operating officer in early 2014.
Four Wanted For Credit Card Fraud
The card was stolen Wednesday (July 23) from a car on Kuakini Highway and then used at a Kailua-Kona business three times, police said in a release.
DLNR Urges Denial of Contested Case Hearings
The petitioners have no legal right to contest the sublease, DLNR said.
Asuncion Held For Three Attempts To Kill Cops
Riley Asuncion, 38, of Puna allegedly assaulted a woman and stole her SUV , then allegedly tried to run down a couple of investigating police officers.
Hikers Airlifted From Kahaualea Forest Reserve
The group was hiking to view an active lava flow in the reserve when they made a 911 cell phone call for help at about 5 p.m.
House Passes Bill Boosting International Tourism to US
The measure would extend Brand USA, a promotional program funded by a fee paid by international travelers and matched by the private sector.
Asuncion Charged With 13 Counts; Bail Set at $1.5 Million
Police said he had hijacked the pink sports utility vehicle he allegedly used to try to run over two officers on Stainback Highway Monday.
Groundbreaking Next Week for $22M Pahoa District Park
The $22.3 million first phase of the project includes a covered play court building, two lighted baseball fields and a keiki playground.
Judge Rules for State in Lawsuit Challenging Kulani Reopening
Circuit Court Judge Glenn Hara ruled in favor of the Department of Public Safety in the lawsuit seeking to have a pu`uhonua established at the prison.
Weather Service Watching Systems in Eastern Pacific
One located 1,400 miles from the Big Island has a 30% chance of developing into a cyclone.
Puna Man Indicted for Attempted Murder in 2013 Case
Gilbert Waiau of Pahoa has been charged with ramming a woman’s car with his vehicle and also attempting to run her over.
Driver Injured in Police Shooting Faces More Counts
Riley Asuncion of Pahoa has been released from the hospital and arrested on multiple counts, including three attempted murder offenses.
Presentations to Educate Kupuna on Fraud Issues
A coalition of county and state agencies will hold the four events islandwide to help senior citizens avoid Medicare, securities and other types of fraud.
Another Ant Treatment Planned for Richardson Ocean Park
The popular Hilo beach park will close early on Wednesday, July 30, and reopen the following morning.
Food Establishments to Receive Color-Coded Placards
The new law establishes the use of green, yellow or red cards to indicate each business’ status following food-safety inspections.
First Group of Inmates Arrives at Kulani Correctional Facility
The minimum-security prison on the slopes of Mauna Loa will eventually house 200 low-risk inmates.
