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Our lead story focuses on the preservation of 2300 acres in the Ka’u District.
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Accessed on 18 December 2019, 1455 UTC, Post 20000.
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Easement conserves 2,300 acres in Ka‘u
NAALEHU The Kau community has worked for decades to protect their 80-mile coast to honor their kupuna and empower future generations to perpetuate their lifestyle.
Suspect in Glenwood incident declines remainder of preliminary hearing
A 21-year-old Mountain View man police say was the driver of a Honda Civic that an officer fired a shot at on Nov. 19 in Glenwood has waived his right to the remainder of a preliminary hearing that started last week.
Big Island police arrest 30 motorists for DUI
During the week of Dec. 9-15, Hawaii Island police arrested 30 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. One was younger than 21.
Am I having an RMS relapse? Here are 5 signs of a relapse.
UH-Hilo study finds active duty suicides have increased since ‘endless wars’ began
Instrument on Maunakea observatory will help track shooting stars
Bill aims to prevent repeat of Hawaii false missile alert
Energy code changes pass committee
‘A legacy of visual truth’: Retired Tribune-Herald photog William Ing dies at 75
State briefs for December 18
Medical examiner: Toddler’s death accidental
Police say the medical examiner has rendered his findings in the autopsy performed on a 4-year-old girl who died following an incident at a home in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision in Pahoa on Nov. 27.
Fire damages Hilo home
A Sunday night fire heavily damaged a home on Kehaulani Street in Hilo near the Hilo Municipal Golf Course.
Attempted murder charge dropped against Kona man
KAILUA-KONA Attempted murder and other charges were dropped against a Kailua-Kona man accused of assaulting a Big Island police officer earlier this year in what prosecutors called a racially motivated attack.
National park continues efforts against little fire ants; Steam Vents parking lot to close temporarily
The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will be closed 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Dec. 18, for little fire ant treatment.
Ige: State spends $15 million on Maunakea access
Mother in child starvation case found fit for trial
Proposed park to change location following debate
HONOLULU A group planning to build a childrens playground in a Honolulu neighborhood announced a new location for the project following disputes about the originally proposed site.
Pearl Harbor shooter’s family offers condolences to victims
Island’s small businesses seeing influx of spending in short holiday season
KAILUA-KONA A late Thanksgiving this year means a shorter holiday shopping period for many.
With Highway 132 open, county officials focus on recovery efforts for other lava-hit areas
As recovery from the 2018 eruption of Kilauea volcano continues, the county is proceeding with efforts to address access along other public roadways covered by lava last year.
Students, staff create outdoor classroom at Kealakehe High School
KAILUA-KONA The front lawn of the STEM building at Kealakehe High School has transformed from a blank canvas into a special place for learning.