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Snow storm covers Mauna Kea summit

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Russ Roberts

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Top Story:  The first major storm of the year blankets Mauna Kea with snow and forces closure of the Mauna Kea Access Road.

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Relatives of slain Eden Roc man flock to alleged killer’s hearing

Jan. 11, 2020

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.

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Storm blankets Maunakea in snow

Jan. 11, 2020

The first major winter storm of the season dumped snow on Maunakea Friday, prompting closure of the access road.

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Leilani standoff suspect acquitted by mental irresponsibility

Jan. 11, 2020

A 34-year-old Pahoa man who abducted his children’s 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.

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Bayfront Trails project moving into phase two

Jan. 11, 2020

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.

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‘Health-care collapse’ Kim’s top legislative priority

Jan. 11, 2020

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.

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Hawaii surf park could include 1st man-made barreling wave

Jan. 11, 2020

HONOLULU (AP) — A company that wants to build a surf park on Oahu says the $72 million facility could include Hawaii’s first man-made barreling wave.

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Macy’s closing Kings’ Shops location

Jan. 10, 2020

KAILUA-KONA — Macy’s at Kings’ Shops is shuttering its doors at month’s end.

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Kim meets with TMT officials, governor; ongoing discussions planned

Jan. 10, 2020

Two weeks after Thirty Meter Telescope opponents relinquished control of the Maunakea Access Road, both sides are wondering what the next moves will be.

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Rain, possible thunderstorms predicted through weekend

Jan. 10, 2020 • Updated 10:53 p.m.

The new year has brought rain to East Hawaii, as well as windy weather and high surf to most of the Big Island.

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Man charged in Eden Roc homicide; victim identified

Jan. 09, 2020 • Updated 5:20 p.m.

A 30-year-old man has been charged in the slaying of a 71-year-old Eden Roc resident.

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Corrections officer sentenced to 4 years supervision on meth charge

Jan. 10, 2020 • Updated 10:54 p.m.

A state corrections officer pleaded no contest last month to possessing methamphetamine.

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Problem spot on Alii has been on county’s radar for years, without success

Jan. 10, 2020

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.

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Quarter of Hawaii home buyers from outside state

Jan. 10, 2020

HONOLULU — Buyers from outside the state have purchased 24% of homes across Hawaii, the state’s head economist said.

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Honolulu police fatally shoot fugitive during car struggle

Jan. 09, 2020

HONOLULU — Honolulu police officers killed a man they believed was armed during a struggle in a car after they identified him as fugitive, an official said.

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Council fails to override herbicide ban veto

Jan. 09, 2020

After almost six hours of testimony and debate Wednesday, the County Council came up one vote short of overriding Mayor Harry Kim’s veto of a bill banning the use of herbicides by county workers.

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Puna stabbing suspect a former Army sergeant

Jan. 09, 2020

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.

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Council approves Hilo Bay breakwater study

Jan. 09, 2020

The Hawaii County Council voted Wednesday to approve funding for a study investigating how to improve the water quality of Hilo Bay.

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Hawaii County sees progress on homelessness

Jan. 09, 2020

An executive assistant to Mayor Harry Kim told state lawmakers Tuesday the number of homeless people on Hawaii Island is decreasing, but “there is still much work that needs to be done.”

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Staffing shortages disrupt more solid waste services

Jan. 09, 2020

It’s a new year, but closures of some of the county’s solid waste facilities continue to plague the Department of Environmental Management.

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DHHL looking to build homes in Kealakehe

Jan. 09, 2020

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.

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