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Military Units to Convoy From PTA to Hilo Monday
Motorists are asked to be on the lookout for military convoys arriving in Hilo from Saddle Road Monday.
Five Big Island Seniors Awarded HFS Scholarships
The HFS Federal Credit Union announces the winners of $3,000 college scholarships.
Ka‘u Hospital’s ‘Family’ Returns Following Fire
The rural hospital’s contingent of long-term-care patients is back following a stiff regimen of cleaning and ventilating.
Firefighters Mopping Up Hot Spots, Flareups in Ka‘u
Firefighters are in the mop-up stage on a fire that blackened more 4,800 acres this week near Pahala.
Volunteers Needed to Eradicate Fountain Grass in HOVE
National park officials and a Ka‘u community association are calling for volunteers to help eradicate a plant which poses a significant threat of wildfires.
Honoka‘a Man Given 10-Year Sentence For Drugs
As part of a plea agreement, a circuit court judge has sentenced 38-year-old Glennon Pine to 10 years in prison for promotion of a dangerous drug .
Governor Signs Bills Dealing With Criminal Justice System
Gov. Neil Abercrombie signs into law bills aimed at improving the way Hawaii handles its criminals and their victims.
Ancient Trails Focus of Kona Historical Society Lecture
A professor of history at the Kona branch of the University of Hawaii will give a lecture next week on ancient Hawaiian trails.
Bills Overhauling Charter School System Signed Into Law
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed into law two bills designed to improve accountability in Hawaii’s charter school system.
UPDATE: Highway 11 Reopened As Rain Aids Firefighters
Firefighters continue to battle a blaze in Ka‘u that has more than doubled in size over the past day and threatened several homes in the sprawling district.
Kona’s Ana Keohokalole Highway to Open Saturday
The $30.5 million highway will open up a variety of residential, educational and commercial opportunities, county officials say.
Hawaii’s Unfunded Pension Liability 10th Worst in Nation
The state’s retirement plans in 2010 required $32.5 billion to cover future expected payouts but had paid only $11.5 billion toward that liability.
UPDATE: Highway 11 Closure Extended Five Miles
A wildfire that resulted in the evacuation of Ka‘u Hospital is still only 40% contained and has prompted the closure of Highway 11 from Pahala to five miles north of the town.
New In-Patient Hospice Center to Open Friday
Hospice of Hilo’s new 12-bedroom in-patient facility will provide end-of-life care for those without caretakers or homes, or those needing extra medical care.
Water Shut-off Set Thursday for Kaiwiki Road Area
The water shut-off will affect residence along the lower portion of the road north of Hilo and adjoining roadways.
Abercrombie Proclaims ‘Hawaii Pollinator Week’
The governor is looking to focus more attention on the plight of bees.
UPDATE: Highway 11 Reopened After Brushfire
Police said motorists should expect delays because of the closure of one of the lanes of Highway 11 near the 45-mile marker because of a small brush fire.
Man Dies After Being Crushed by Own Truck
A Kailua-Kona man died Thursday of injuries sustained three days earlier when he was run over by a vehicle he was repairing.
UPDATE: Road Reopened, Utility Restores Most Power
A downed utility pole near Highway 190 in Waimea caused nearly 6,000 HELCO customers to lose power, and forced a long road closure in the area.
Large Amount of Metal Roofing Stolen in Kawaihae
Roughly 400 sheets of metal roofing and siding valued at more than $50,000 was taken this week from the Kawaihae Industrial Area.
