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Grants to Help Health Centers Assist the Uninsured
The funding from the federal Department of Health and Human Services will assist individuals in obtaining coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Hilo Woman Struck by Car While Crossing Downtown Street
The woman sustained fatal injuries in the accident that occurred Tuesday night on Kamehameha Avenue near the Kalakaua Street intersection.
Legislature Funds Physician Training Program in Hilo
The primary care training program at Hilo Medical Center is taking an interdisciplinary approach to help resolve the increasing shortage of doctors.
New Law Launches Hilo Aviation Training Center
The bill signed today funds the hiring of initial staff for the center which would provide training for professional pilots and aviation maintenance workers.
Mokulele Starting Daily Service Between Kona, Maui’s Kapalua
The four daily flights mark the first regular service between the two airports.
Abercrombie Vetoes Three Bills, Denies Signature to 12 More
The governor allows five more from his prospective veto list of nine bills to become law without his signature, and signs the ninth.
Kona Man Gets 25-Year Sentence on Meth Conviction
Uiki Teaupa was convicted by a federal jury in March of methamphetamine conspiracy and distribution.
Sen. Ige Announces 2014 Challenge to Abercrombie
The chairman of the powerful Senate Ways and Means Committee has spent 28 years in the state Legislature.
Applications Being Accepted for Forest Legacy Program
The program which seeks to protect forest land that could end up in development already protects 46,000 acres in Hawaii, mostly on the Big Island.
Police: Bottle Bombs Found at Waiakea Intermediate
A felony investigation has been initiated into the discovery of three of the chemical bombs this morning at the Hilo school.
Body Found at Base of North Kohala Cliff Identified
Police said they don’t believe foul play was involved in the death of the Hawi man.
Sen. Hirono Unveils new ‘virtual office’ website
The new website is designed to make it easier for her constituents to obtain information and present their views to the senator.
Hilo Chosen in ‘Home Street Matters’ Repainting Contest
The Big Island’s capitol city was selected to be one of 20 towns in the US and Canada to get main streets spruced up by the Benjamin Moore paint company.
State Announces Ungulate Control, Carcass Salvage Dates
The aerial shooting of feral sheep and goats on the slopes of Mauna Kea is required under a federal court order to protect the endangered palila.
Hawaii Volcanoes Goes To Edge and Beyond for Science
A team of rangers and scientists rappelled into a pit crater to collect rare plant materials to use in regeneration efforts.
Water Shut-Off Wednesday Night in Waimea
The affected area is on Mamalahoa Highway between Lindsey Road and the Carter Business Center.
Police Release July 5 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
BLOG: Marathon GMO Bill Testimony Pau; Discussion to Resume July 30
In its current form, Bill 79 would ban new genetically modified crops on the Big Island and place restrictions on those already here.
Visitors Discover Garter Snake in Kona Vacation Condo
State agriculture officials say the family may have inadvertently brought the snake with them in their luggage.
