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Eviction Looms For Sovereignty Foreclosure Activist
Kale Gumapac vows not to leave when the Sheriff’s Department comes calling to evict him from his home.
Police to Hold Community Meeting in Waimea Aug. 20
South Kohala residents invited to share their concerns at a meeting to be held in the Hawaiian Homes Hall in Waimea.
Police Seeking Puna Man Wanted on Three Outstanding Warrants
32-year-old Matthew Keoni Tilfas is known for having a tattoo of Bugs Bunny on his back.
Police Identify Remains Found by Native Hawaiian Group on Mauna Kea
Remains identified as those of Brian Patrick Murphy, who attempted to scale the mountain against a ranger’s advice in 2007.
New County Jobless Claims Drop
Hawaii County’s new jobless claim filings were fewer than any other county in the state last week.
Isle Gas Prices Still Highest in Nation
Gasoline prices have fallen on the mainland in the past three months, but Hawaii still has the highest gasoline prices in the nation.
Governor to Launch Statewide Pedestrian Safety Month
Accidents have claimed the lives of five pedestrians on the Big Island so far this year.
Anti-GMO Legislation Withdrawn; New Versions Forthcoming
County Councilwoman Margaret Wille today killed her Bill 79, but new versions of the legislation are expected from her and Councilwoman Brenda Ford.
Grant Allows Fire Department to Expand CPR Training
The Big Island department was among six recipients of the latest round of funding from the HMSA Foundation.
Meeting Wednesday on Designating Habitat for Rare Plants
The meeting, the second public airing of the proposal, will be held at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Public’s Help Sought Identifying Man in Surveillance Photo
Police said the man used a stolen credit card in June to purchase two televisions in Kona.
Judge Orders Mental Evaluation for Accused Carjacker
Jeremy Todd Rios is accused of carjacking and nine other offenses in connection with the stealing of a car from a woman stopped by a collision he allegedly caused.
Funds Released for Youth Challenge Academy Relocation
The governor released $5.9 million to move the academy from its current site at the former Kulani prison to the Keaukaha Military Reservation.
Waiakea Uka Water Service to Resume by 6 p.m.
The water main break occurred on Hoaka Road near its intersection with Ainaola Drive.
Hirono to Meet With Coffee Farmers, Tour FUDS Sites
US Sen. Mazie Hirono will visit to the Big Island on Thursday including stops at a coffee farm, at the West Hawaii Civic Center and in Waimea.
Lowen, House Leadership to Meet With Public Tuesday
The meeting to discuss the recent legislative session and to hear community concerns will be held at the Kealakehe High School cafeteria.
Villasista Held on $110,000 Bail in Botched Robberies
The 37-year-old Honomu man has been accused of using a stolen car in two attempted robberies in Hilo.
State Lawmaker Also Targets ‘Tree That Ate Puna’
A $35,000 demonstration program will remove albizia trees in a lower Puna forest reserve and adjacent subdivision.
Veteran Journalist Hunter Bishop Joins Big Island Now
After overcoming a seven-year legal battle with the Hawaii Tribune-Herald newspaper, Hunter Bishop’s journey brings him to the new media outlet on the Big Island.
Gabbard’s First Bill Awaits Obama’s Signature
The Helping Heroes Fly Act expedites airport security screening for wounded and severely disabled veterans and service members.
