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Geologists map lava thickness
Neighbors recount fatal Ocean View fire
OCEAN VIEW Chuck Henry described his neighborhood street in Ocean View as somber the day after a raging house fire took the life of his friend who lived across the road.
Threat sparks quick response
HILO It was largely business as usual Friday at Big Island schools despite a threat posted to social media Thursday aimed at Hilo Intermediate School.
Bonds eyed for desalination plants
KAILUA-KONA Legislators are considering a bill to authorize issuing special purpose revenue bonds to build and operate solar-powered saltwater desalination plants on Hawaii Island.
Hilo farmers market improving
HILO Construction of new permanent canopies for the Hilo Farmers Market could begin this summer, according to its owner.
Downed utility pole snarls traffic in Kailua-Kona
KAILUA-KONA A downed utility pole that left lines dangling across Kuakini Highway snarled traffic Friday afternoon in Kailua-Kona.
Workshop aims to empower potential first-time home buyers
KAILUA-KONA Buying real estate in Hawaii isnt an easy process even less so for those looking at making their first leap to homeownership.
Threat made to Hawaii schools
Kailua-Kona Hawaii Island Police are investigating a threat made on a social media post toward one of the island schools.
Helicopter crash near Honokaa, pilot walks away
HONOKAA A 39-year-old man was transported to North Hawaii Community Hospital in serious condition Thursday following a tour helicopter crash at about 7 a.m. near Kukuihaele, according to the Hawaii Fire Department
Opportunity knocking
KAILUA-KONA A federal program designed to boost investment in low-income communities could unlock a windfall for businesses in some of the nations poorest regions, but without much oversight written into the law, itll take those communities residents, stakeholders and policymakers working together and with investors to make it work.