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Kenoi and Kim Debate as General Election Draws Nearer
Now that the mayor’s race is down to two, the candidates appear to be looking to focus on their differences.
Arrest Ordered For Guerrilla Accused of Killing Pahoa Woman
The Colombian government overturned a judgement of acquittal for a leftist Columbian guerrilla accused of the 2006 death of Lahe’ena’e Gay of Pahoa.
Loss of Generator Cuts Power to 4,700 HELCO Customers
The utility’s engineers are still trying to determine the cause of the outage that lasted four minutes.
Well Operating Again, But Commercial Use Still On Hold
Commercial water haulers will have to wait until the reservoir refills, water department officials said.
Police Release Sept. 21 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
The Outstanding Eddie Palmieri – Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) recently bestowed the 2013 NEA Jazz Masters, the Nation’s Highest Honor in Jazz, to nine time Grammy® Award winner and Latin music icon, Eddie Palmieri. Mr. Palmieri is widely recognized as one of the finest Latin jazz pianists of the past 50 years.
Sangha Hall Event Marks Kupuna Fall Prevention Week
The effort includes seniors’ fall risk screening and review of medications that could contribute to a fall.
Changes Proposed to Rules For Environmental Studies
Proposed amendments would require an environmental assessment be prepared for new power plants or oil refineries, such as the one proposed for Ka`u.
Council to Hold Special Session to Discuss Lawsuits
The meeting will likely be held in an executive session which the public is not allowed to attend.
Media Symposium, Mayoral Debate at UHH Friday
Debates between the candidates for mayor and prosecuting attorney will highlight the symposium.
Police Break Up Burglary Ring, Arrest 10
Police credit tips from the community with helping them dismantle the crime ring.
Pahoa Transfer Station Garners National Award
The $3.9 million facility was recognized by the Solid Waste Association of North America.
Kona Man Faces Mandatory Sentence for Meth Trafficking
This was the second such offense for John Albert Wagner Jr. of Kailua-Kona.
New Ocean View Well Out of Commission
The breakdown is forcing commercial water haulers to use standpipes in either Naalehu or Hookena.
Police Seeking Witnesses to Kona Robbery Tuesday Night
The robbery occurred at about 7:45 p.m. in a parking lot below Kona Community Hospital.
Hawaiian Electric Relaxes Requirements For Home Solar Systems
Hawaii Electric Co. said it will no longer require studies of the impacts of most small photovoltaic systems for its customers on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island.
County Staff Attends Elections Workshop; Clerk a No-Show
The county’s deputy clerk and three members of the Elections Division staff were at the workshop on Kauai, the first of three such meetings scheduled.
Police Seek California Tourist Missing Here Since 2007
Sean Ryan was last seen more than five years ago in the Fern Acres subdivision.
Chopper Rescues Maile Pickers Lost in Volcano Forest
Two Hilo residents picking maile called 911 after wandering off a trail and getting lost in the Olaa Forest Reserve.
Loco Moco Weird? It’s In the Tastebuds of the Beholder
That staple of Hawaii makes it on Food & Wine magazine’s list of strange regional foods.
