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Top Story: As county mayors prepare for their legislative conferences in Honolulu, they are faced with several major issues, including health care collapse, homelessness, and cesspools.
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‘Health-care collapse’ Kim’s top legislative priority
HILO Legislation tackling health-care costs, homelessness and cesspools are among six priorities identified by Mayor Harry Kim as the four county mayors head to Honolulu Wednesday to address legislative money committees.
Snow storm blankets Maunakea
HILO The first major winter storm of the season dumped snow on Maunakea Friday, prompting closure of the access road.
‘Our family’s tore up from this’
HILO Four generations of family of a 71-year-old man who was allegedly beaten and stabbed to death with his own cane by a naked intruder sat in court Friday, some openly sobbing, some cursing softly at the suspect as he was led into and out of the courtroom.
Leilani standoff suspect acquitted by mental irresponsibility
HILO A 34-year-old Pahoa man who abducted his childrens mother, shot a man who was with her, and then held off police with a rifle for several hours before ending the standoff by shooting himself in the face two years ago was acquitted on Jan. 3 of all charges by reason of mental irresponsibility.
Bay Front Trail work ahead in Hilo
HILO Design work is being finalized on the second phase of the Hilo Bayfront Trails, and the project is expected to go to bid in the coming months.
Police asking for assistance locating wanted man
Hawaii Island Police are looking for Manuel Subica of Keaau who is wanted on multiple warrants for his arrest.
Restroom facility damaged by fire at Spencer’s Beach Park
Fire damages park bathroom
Eden Roc murder suspect charged, in court today
Hawaii Island Police have charged the suspect in the Puna murder investigation that left a 71-year-old Eden Roc man dead.
Problem spot on Alii has been on county’s radar for years, without success
KAILUA-KONA The undermining of the seawall on Alii Drive at Oneo bay where the latest sinkhole appears has been a problem for over a decade.
Kim meets with TMT officials, governor; ongoing discussions planned
HILO Two weeks after Thirty Meter Telescope opponents relinquished control of the Maunakea Access Road, both sides are wondering what the next moves will be.
State taking over Kahaluu surf school setup
KAILUA-KONA The state is now taking the lead on permitting commercial surf schools at Kahaluu Bay, a recently filed report to the state Legislature shows.
Corrections officer sentenced to 4 years supervision on meth charge
HILO A state corrections officer pleaded no contest last month to possessing methamphetamine.
Audit sought for subdivision, zoning statutes
HILO A Hawaii County Council committee voted in support of an audit that would be the first step in rewriting two chapters of the county code.
Movie Review: ‘1917’ sure to entrench its viewers
1917 begins with two young British soldiers asleep under a tree and in a minute or two you realize you are watching one long tracking shot with no edits as they wake up and make their way to their commander for instructions, played well by Colin Firth.
Macy’s closing Kings’ Shops location
KAILUA-KONA Macys at Kings Shops is shuttering its doors at months end.
Staffing shortages disrupt more solid waste services
HILO Its a new year, but closures of some of the countys solid waste facilities continue to plague the Department of Environmental Management.
Puna stabbing suspect a former Army sergeant
HILO A 30-year-old man police believe stabbed an elderly man to death with a cane Tuesday evening in upper Puna is a former Army sergeant from Northern California.
Council fails to override herbicide ban veto
HILO After almost six hours of testimony and debate Wednesday, the County Council came up one vote short of overriding Mayor Harry Kims veto of a bill banning the use of herbicides by county workers.
DHHL looking to build homes in Kealakehe
KAILUA-KONA The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands this year plans to award handful of vacant lots and start construction on more than a hundred homes for beneficiaries at the Villages of Laiopua in Kealakehe.
Council fails to override mayor’s herbicide veto
The Hawaii County Council voted today not to override Mayor Harry Kims veto of Bill 101.