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HOVE Well is Down, Public Asked to Conserve Water
The public is being asked to restrict consumption to potable uses, and commercial water haulers must use alternate sources until repairs are completed.
Abercrombie Renominates De Lima to Board of Education
The new term for the Hilo attorney, who has served as the Big Island representative on the board since 2011, would end on June 30, 2016.
UH-Hilo to Provide Large-Screen Festival Viewing
The public viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Campus Center Plaza Thursday through Saturday.
Employees Choose Design of Police Department Flag
The flag will debut in Saturday’s Merrie Monarch Parade and will be flown at department ceremonies and community events.
Bathrooms Complete Renovations to Banyan Drive Park
Reed’s Bay Beach Park has been the subject of $1.5 million worth of improvements.
UPDATE: Senate Amends PLDC Bill, Now Similar to House Version
House Bill 1133, which was heard by the Committee on Ways and Means, appears to be the only PLDC-killing bill still active in the Legislature.
Search For Water in Saddle Region Begins
Scientists are drilling deep into the island between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa to look for water and answers.
Police Identify Waawaa Drowning Victim
Jay Patrick Corbett became trapped by currents underwater while jumping off cliffs near Orr’s Beach.
April Fool’s Day Prank Goes Awry
A report by a radio station about a lava flow closing Saddle Road generated calls to 911, police said.
Merrie Monarch Festival 2013 Participating Halau
Thirty hula schools will take the stage at this year’s 50th annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
Retired County Water Chief Named to State Commission
Milton Pavao, who retired from the county Department of Water Supply in 2011, has been appointed by the governor to the Commission of Water Resource Management.
Bill Removing Background Check Loophole Moving Through House
The Senate has already approved the measure that would require background checks for firearms imported from out of state.
Weather Service Issues Flood Advisory for Big Island
The flood warning was expected to last until at least early evening, and a cold front expected to reach the Big Island
Lectures to Feature Native Hawaiians at Sea
Three men with a broad range of experience will share their experiences with merchant marine operations as well as voyaging canoes.
Officer Recognized for Solving ID Theft Case
Officer Jason Cabatu tracked down a woman who stole and used an elderly woman’s credit card.
Eden Roc Man Charged Following Standoff
Jeffrey K. Canabantan, 55, was being held this evening in lieu of $104,000 bail.
Waimea Community Association Pushes for Hapuna Transfer
Although funding remains an issue, the group says it agrees with Mayor Bill Kenoi that the county could do a better of job of maintaining the popular park.
Public Meeting on Pahoa Park Plan Set for April 10
The county will present the final master plan for the 56-acre addition to existing Pahoa recreational facilities.
Canadian Tourist Dies While Snorkeling at Kona Beach
The 70-year-old man was found motionless about 40 feet from shore at the popular Kahalu`u Beach Park.
