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Law Aims to Help Landlords While Lowering Renters’ Utility Bills
The legislation allows landlords to install photovoltaic energy systems and sell the power to tenants at a reduced cost.
Police Now Say Johnson Suspect in Royal’s Murder
Police said as a result of follow-up investigation, Boaz Johnson is now considered the suspect in the murder investigation.
Hilo, Puna Emergency Siren Failures Traced to Repeater Site
Civil defense officials said radio transmission equipment at Kulani on Mauna Loa failed to send out signals during the monthly test held Monday.
West Hawaii Beach Parks Closing Early July 4
Hapuna Beach and Kekaha Kai state parks will close at 5 p.m. that day to discourage fireworks use.
New Law Requires Background Checks for Imported Firearms, Too
The governor also signed a bill that increases the penalties for those who use simulated firearms in the commission of crimes.
Paauilo Men Charged With Livestock Theft
The men were found by a Honokaa rancher Sunday with a butchered calf and a firearm.
John Tucker Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison
The former owner of a Pahoa-area bed-and-breakfast had pleaded guilty to producing child pornography.
It’s Hurricane Season — Time to Check Insurance Coverage
State officials are reminding the public they can shop around for the best prices on hurricane insurance, and to make sure that policies are up-to-date.
Governor Signs Bills Protecting Women and Children
One of the bills makes it a crime to solicit a minor for prostitution.
HI-5 Redemption Hours Reduced at Four County Stations
Stations in Hilo, Waimea, Kealakehe and Keauhou will be open fewer days because of reduced funding from the state.
Kahele Named Chairman of New Committee on Tourism
The new committee is the result of the splitting of the Committee on Tourism and Hawaiian Affairs.
Hilo Man Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence in Meth Case
Francis Ogata was convicted in January of receiving the drug that had been mailed to Hilo from Las Vegas.
UPDATE: Highway 19 Reopened Late Monday Night
The crash near Puu Nani Drive on the east side of Waimea caused traffic delays for about 16 hours Monday.
Ground Broken for New Kona Mauka-Makai Road
The La`aloa Extension will provide traffic relief south of Kailua-Kona.
Farmers and Ranchers Hold Pro-GMO Rally in Hilo
The demonstration was designed to counter anti-GMO efforts of late including legislation that would ban most new transgenic food sources on the Big Island.
Police Release June 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Puna Man Charged in Tuesday’s Spear Gun Attack
George Curnutt was being held in lieu of $500,000 bail pending his initial court appearance this afternoon.
UPDATE: Search Halted for Missing Kayaking Fisherman
The search for the missing 66-year-old man was called off following a 228-square-mile search of the surrounding ocean by the fire department and Coast Guard.
July 4 Holiday Road Closures in Hilo Announced
The closures will affect a variety of roads and days around the Hilo Bayfront area.
Cost of Riding Hele-On Bus Going Up Monday
Standard fare will be $2 under the new fee schedule, with students, seniors and the disabled paying $1 per ride.
