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Red Grammer – For the Keiki
He is a Grammy-nominated recording artist who has set the gold standard for writing and performing contemporary children’s music.
Big Island Police Release Oct. 4 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
Council Urges Legislature to Repeal Controversial Law
The County Council unanimously passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to abolish the Public Land Development Corporation.
Groundbreaking Held For DHHL Subdivision in Waimea
The housing project will provide 83 lots on 35 acres for DHHL homesteaders.
UPDATE: Missing Hilo Man Located
John Stephens Jr. may need medication and may be on Oahu, police said.
Group Opposed to Plans For Lower Hamakua Ditch
Third Thursday Thrive does not want the state to replace the historic irrigation ditch with pipe and fill.
Hilo Astronomer Recipient of MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant
Olivier Guyon, who has been working at the Subaru Telescope for the past decade, specializes in the search for Earth-like planets.
State Takes Over Election Operations From County
The state Office of Elections has rescinded Hawaii County’s authority to conduct elections, and will run the Nov. 6 general election itself.
2003-2007 Honda Accords Subject of Recall Notices
The power steering hose on those models can deteriorate and leak, causing loss of steering assistance and a possible fire.
Ka`u Woman Wanted For Violating Court Order
Police said Sharon Hui may be in the Kona or Ocean View areas.
37 Drunken Drivers Arrested Last Week
The arrests were the most for impaired driving since mid-August.
Hawaii Volcanoes Designated TsunamiReady, StormReady
The Big Island park received the designations under programs established by the National Weather Service.
Controversial Agency To Consider Rule Changes Oct. 11
The Public Land Development Corp. will take up the amendments and adoption of a strategic plan at its next meeting in Honolulu.
Kawauchi, Five Others Attend Election Workshop
The county clerk was among six Big Island election workers to attend the training session Thursday on Maui.
Groundbreaking Wednesday For New Ka`u Gym and Shelter
The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at the Ka`u High and Pahala Elementary School campus.
Kaiminani Drive Roadwork To Begin Next Week
About a mile of the busy mauka-makai roadway in Kona will be improved.
Plant Sale Opens Tonight at Edith Kanakaole Stadium
The annual event held by the Big Island Association of Nurserymen includes a clinic and educational booths.
Hilo Man Dies Days After Trying to Save Son
Chris Broussard died four days after he jumped into the ocean to try to save his son from drowning.
Land Board to Take Up Ka`u Forest Reserve Plan
The reserve’s management plan calls for fencing of 12,000 acres and removal of ungulates to protect the native ecosystem.
UHH Alumna Wins Fulbright Teaching Grant
The prestigious award will allow Shannon Costa, a 2012 graduate, to teach English in Malaysia.
