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No Agreement on Election-Day Registration
A conference committee made up of House and Senate members met six times but could not find a compromise on the legislation.
Swimmer Trapped by Waves Rescued From Kona Shoreline Cave
The man took refuge in a cave amidst pounding surf after being unable to return to dry ground.
Viewing Volcanic Beauty Can Be Fraught With Danger
Scientists say some uninformed or careless sight-seers have paid with their lives.
Land Board Orders Naniloa to Restore $1 Million Bond
The Board of Land and Natural Resources took the action because of the hotel’s 2012 default on lease payments.
Police Release May 17 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Search Continues for Missing Man — And His Identity
Police and the Coast Guard have given different names for the man reported missing Tuesday from Waipio Valley after not being seen since the night before.
Police Seek Help Apprehending Suspects
The cases are being featured on Crime Stoppers’ “Hawaii Island’s Most Wanted” television show.
Agency Investigating Hawaiian Hawk Shootings
One of the endangered birds has recovered and been released, while the other is still under treatment at a Kailua-Kona animal sanctuary.
Hilo Airport Field Office Included in Audit’s Criticism
State auditors said bundling field offices into bigger contracts precluded competition and likely made them more expensive.
Traffic Signal to be Installed on New Kona Highway
The work at the intersection of Kealakehe Parkway and the Ane Keohokalole Highway is expected to be done in mid-September.
Spay/Neuter Clinic for Dogs This Sunday in Puna
A spay/neuter clinic for dogs will be held this Sunday in lower Puna.
UH-Hilo Faculty Members Honored at Spring Commencement
Honorees included communications instructor Rayna Morel and Hawaiian studies professor Kalena Silva.
South Swell Prompts High-Surf Advisory
The National Weather Service advisory is in effect until at least Saturday morning.
Omori Confirmed as Director of County Research and Development
She has served in a variety of roles in county government including most recently as the department’s acting director.
UH-Hilo Wins US Tech Competition, Trip to Finals in Russia
Team Poliahu won the 2013 US Microsoft Imagine Cup Championship with an application designed to help communities with disaster relief.
Free Hepatitis Screening Offered on Monday, May 20
Screening for the disease known as the “silent epidemic” will be held in Hilo, Keaau and Kailua-Kona.
UPDATE: No Sign Wednesday of Missing Waipio Valley Swimmer
The fire department search for a 62-year-old Honoka`a man entered its third day this morning.
Nominations Being Accepted for Bank’s Community Award
The 2013 Monty Richards Hawaii Island Community Award will provide grants of up to $25,000 for the selected non-profit organization.
Bank Stabilization, Renovations Planned for Riverside Apartments
For the second time in as many years, the Hilo landmark will require securing of the banks of the nearby Wailuku River.
Hirono Amendments Move Through Senate Committee
One measure would reduce a financial burden on the state by restoring Medicaid eligibility to Micronesian compact migrants.
