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‘Lava bomb’ incident triggers several lawsuits
HILO The family of an Illinois woman seriously injured last July when a lava bomb tore through the roof of a tour boat off Kapoho is suing the tour company and its owner in state court.
Puna councilman wants more cops for district
HILO A resolution urging the county administration to increase funding to add more police officers in Puna is expected to appear on the Hawaii County Councils Public Safety Committee agenda on March 12 in Hilo.
Getting to ‘Home Sweet Home’
KEAUHOU Whether its remodeling a bathroom or building that dream home, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Island Living + Design Expo is an opportunity to find out how to turn those aspirations into reality.
Now’s the Time to Check Your Emergency Prep Kit
‘Overcoming obstacles’
KAHALUU Standing on the sand at Kahaluu Beach Park, Daniel Sproule was excited to get onto the water.
Council approves sewer fee hikes
HILO The first sewer fee hike in 17 years squeaked through the County Council on a 5-4 vote this week, but only after it was amended to spread the cost over five years instead of the three requested by the administration.
Tobacco tax clears final Senate committee
KAILUA-KONA After a decision by the state Senate Committee on Ways and Means Thursday, a new tobacco tax is one reading shy of heading to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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.