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Postal Service Stamp Folio Honors Medal of Honor Recipients
The offering depicts the last 12 surviving honorees from World War II, including the late Sen. Daniel Inouye and three others who died before its issue.
Abercrombie Signs Gay-Marriage Bill Into Law
The act makes Hawai`i the 15th state in the nation to legalize same-gender marriage.
Police Investigating Incident in Kalapana Seaview Park
A resident of the lower Puna subdivision told police she was injured after confronting the occupants of a vehicle being driven recklessly.
Wyland Partnership Buys Naniloa Resort for $5.2 Million
The famed whale artist teamed up with the former owner of Honolulu’s Aloha Tower to place the winning bid over Hilo native Peter Savio.
Hilo Man Sought in October Haihai Street Burglary
Police also want to question 21-year-old Kalei Kaaumoana in connection with other Waiakea Uka break-ins.
Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriages, Sends Bill to Governor
As expected, the Senate approved the House version of the legislation which moves the bill on to Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who has already said he will sign it.
Missing Hilo Woman Last Seen in Ka`u
Police said Amanda Schwartz has been missing for a week, and may be in need of medical attention.
FBI Looking Nationwide for Alleged Sexual Predator
The man observed in video being circulated on child-pornography websites speaks with a southern accent and refers to himself as “Jimmy.”
Cold Front Breaks Record in Hilo, to Return Wednesday
The shear line that brought the weekend’s deluges is expected to make a U-turn and come back over the island chain late Wednesday into Thursday.
UPDATE: Missing Man, James Johnston, Located
The 53-year-old man missing since Sunday morning was located Monday evening.
Hawaiian Scholars Unveil Land, Map Research Website
“Avakonohiki—Ancestral Visions of ‘Aina” allows the searching of grants and other information to further cultural awareness of land-use practices.
Red Cross Helping Locate Family Members in Philippines
The American Red Cross has sent telecommunications specialists and a satellite system to the typhoon-torn nation to help contact missing persons.
HIHS Family and Pet Expo Friday, Saturday in Hilo
Music, entertainment, food and more will be offered at the event being held at the Butler Building by the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Rain Pounds Windward Big Island, More to Come
Honoka`a was hardest hit over the weekend with more than 8 inches of rain; the forecast calls for more rain today and into Friday.
Wanted Man Surrenders at Hilo Police Station
Jacob Umemoto was charged with several offenses after he turned himself in on Thursday.
Decision on New Mauna Kea Leases Postponed
The Board of Land and Natural Resources heard testimony on the University of Hawaii’s request for new leases but lacked the quorum needed to take a vote.
Seal Confessed to Officers at Scene of Stabbing
After he was arrested, a bloodstained David True Seal told officers arriving at the Eden Roc home where to find the body of the victim, Rory Wick.
BLOG: Tribune-Herald Editor to Replace Retiring Publisher
Ted Dixon, who has been a publisher with the newspaper’s parent company since 1991, will be replaced by editor David Bock.
Mandatory 25% Water Restriction Imposed in South Kohala
Ongoing drought conditions have prompted the county Department of Water Supply to change a voluntary reduction in water use to a mandatory one.
Kona Man Charged in Holualoa Burglary
Police obtained the identity of the alleged burglar from a Captain Cook second-hand shop which had purchased stolen jewelry.
