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Posted on January 13, 2020 by Russ Roberts

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Top Story:  A company wanting 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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Hawaii surf park could include 1st man-made barreling wave

Jan. 13, 2020

HONOLULU — 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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Hawaii looks to boost construction to offset industry slowdown

Jan. 13, 2020

HONOLULU — Construction work in Hawaii is likely to slow next year, but state lawmakers seem inclined to go along with Gov. David Ige’s plan to budget extra money to boost state construction spending and give a lift to the industry.

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Punahele neighbors sound off on expansion proposal they feel left them out

Jan. 13, 2020

HILO — 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 Center’s Punahele Street site.

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Works begins on farmers market canopy

Jan. 13, 2020

HILO — Visitors to Hilo Farmers Market on Monday found the produce area moved from its usual spot adjacent to Reuben’s Mexican Food to the Keaukaha side of Mamo Street.

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Yishan Wong has an ambitious idea for fighting climate change: Plant more trees

Jan. 12, 2020

NORTH KOHALA — Looking mauka up Kohala’s leeward slope, it’s not easy, at first, to picture the dry forest that once dominated this landscape with koaia, iliahi and other native trees and shrubs.

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

Jan. 10, 2020

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.

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Snow storm blankets Maunakea

Jan. 11, 2020 • Updated 1:07 p.m.

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

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‘Our family’s tore up from this’

Jan. 11, 2020

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.

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Leilani standoff suspect acquitted by mental irresponsibility

Jan. 11, 2020

HILO — 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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Bay Front Trail work ahead in Hilo

Jan. 11, 2020

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.

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Police asking for assistance locating wanted man

Jan. 10, 2020

Hawaii Island Police are looking for Manuel Subica of Keaau who is wanted on multiple warrants for his arrest.

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Restroom facility damaged by fire at Spencer’s Beach Park

Jan. 10, 2020 • Updated 10:21 p.m.

Fire damages park bathroom

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Eden Roc murder suspect charged, in court today

Jan. 10, 2020

Hawaii Island Police have charged the suspect in the Puna murder investigation that left a 71-year-old Eden Roc man dead.

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

Jan. 09, 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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Kim meets with TMT officials, governor; ongoing discussions planned

Jan. 10, 2020

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.

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State taking over Kahaluu surf school setup

Jan. 10, 2020 • Updated 7:34 a.m.

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.

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Corrections officer sentenced to 4 years supervision on meth charge

Jan. 10, 2020

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

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Audit sought for subdivision, zoning statutes

Jan. 10, 2020

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.

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Movie Review: ‘1917’ sure to entrench its viewers

Jan. 10, 2020

“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.

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Macy’s closing Kings’ Shops location

Jan. 09, 2020 • Updated 10:19 p.m.

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

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