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Police seek assault, abuse suspect
Police are seeking Manuel J. Subica of Keaau, who is wanted on multiple warrants for his arrest, including a bench warrant for second-degree assault, domestic abuse of a minor younger than 14, third-degree criminal property damage, violating a protective order and two counts of terroristic threatening.
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Removal of observatory on schedule
The decommissioning process for one of five Maunakea telescopes to be removed in the coming decade remains on schedule after the approval last month of several environmental assessments.
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Community speaks out against jail expansion
Officials from the state Departments of Public Safety and Accounting and General Services came to Hilo Thursday night to brief the public about the planned new housing module at Hawaii Community Correctional Centers Punahele Street site.
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New HI-SEAS missions launch on Mauna Loa
Researchers are headed to the moon and beyond without leaving the Big Island.
Hawaii Air National Guard to create Space Force squadron
HONOLULU (AP) The Hawaii Air National Guard will start selecting candidates in April for one of four space control squadrons in the country in the Air National Guard, military officials said.
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Relatives of slain Eden Roc man flock to alleged killer’s hearing
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
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
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.
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Bayfront Trails project moving into phase two
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
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.
Hawaii surf park could include 1st man-made barreling wave
HONOLULU (AP) A company that wants to build a surf park on Oahu says the $72 million facility could include Hawaiis first man-made barreling wave.
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Macy’s closing Kings’ Shops location
KAILUA-KONA Macys at Kings Shops is shuttering its doors at months end.
Kim meets with TMT officials, governor; ongoing discussions planned
Two weeks after Thirty Meter Telescope opponents relinquished control of the Maunakea Access Road, both sides are wondering what the next moves will be.
Rain, possible thunderstorms predicted through weekend
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
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
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
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.
Quarter of Hawaii home buyers from outside state
HONOLULU Buyers from outside the state have purchased 24% of homes across Hawaii, the states head economist said.
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Honolulu police fatally shoot fugitive during car struggle
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
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.