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Lifesaving equipment to reach firefighters sooner
When lifesaving equipment like Jaws of Life extrication tools are donated to the Hawaii Fire Department but then sit months in a warehouse until the paperwork is completed and the donation is formally accepted by the County Council, something needs to change.
More intervenors in PGV docket
Three organizations Tawhiri Power, Hu Honua Bioenergy and Puna Pono Alliance have filed motions to intervene in a docket before the state Public Utilities Commission regarding an amended and restated power purchase agreement between Hawaii Electric Light Co. and Puna Geothermal Venture.
Case continues quest to change Jones Act
Call it Round Two of U.S. Rep. Ed Case versus the Jones Act.
‘Know Your Numbers’ campaign aims to boost blood pressure screenings
Community First wants the community to know its numbers.
MIT students study residual volcanic emissions
A group of MIT students presented their findings Thursday from a field study earlier this month in Puna that looked at Kilaueas residual volcanic emissions and the health of surrounding ohia forest.
Rate hike blasted: Opposition mounts to Young Brothers’ request for 34% increase
Hawaii Island residents have an opportunity to respond to the states only regulated interisland ocean cargo shipping companys request for a 34% rate increase.
Hawaii considers ways to combat traffic-related deaths
HONOLULU (AP) Hawaii lawmakers have proposed initiatives to help reduce the number of traffic-related fatalities after transportation officials confirmed more than 100 deaths in the last year.
Study: Fewer vacation rental units available on Oahu
HONOLULU (AP) A study shows the number of residential vacation rentals on Oahu has decreased by more than 13% since legislation was enforced against illegal short-term rentals, a Hawaii tourism agency said.
Police: Missing teen found
According to police, missing teen Chasslyn Heu-Pacheco was found in good health Friday in Hilo.
TMT protesters rally at UC regents’ meeting
Dozens of protesters opposed to the Thirty Meter Telescope gathered at a meeting of the University of Californias Board of Regents on Thursday to demand that the UC system end its partnership with the project, according to the Daily Californian, UC Berkeleys student newspaper.
Kaiwiki shooting suspect asks to be freed without bail
A 41-year-old Hilo man accused of shooting his estranged wife at close range in their upper Kaiwiki Road home last March testified Friday he is receiving inadequate care in the medical unit at Halawa Correctional Facility on Oahu.
Bill would allow counties to charge developers for law enforcement costs
A bill introduced in the state Legislature would give counties the authority to charge a developer for up to half of law enforcement costs related to a project.
State senators propose legalized gambling
A pair of state Senate bills hope to legalize gambling in Hawaii in order to provide funding for necessary programs statewide.
Officials identify remains found in burnt-out Hawaii home
HONOLULU (AP) The Honolulu Medical Examiners Office has identified the remains of two people found in a burnt-out home where a man allegedly shot and killed two Honolulu police officers and attacked a neighbor before setting the house ablaze last weekend.
County working on new deal for state reimbursement for TMT-related costs
More than a month after the Hawaii County Council rejected a $10 million deal with the state to reimburse police costs related to the standoff at Maunakea Access Road, a new agreement has still not been finalized.
County wants to seize, sell site of former homeless camp
The former site of a homeless camp in downtown Hilo may be sold off to pay for fines the owners owe the county.
Feedback sought on hazard mitigation plan
A small group of individuals turned out Wednesday to learn more about the pending update to the countys multi-hazard mitigation plan.
Van Pernis confirmed to Leeward Planning Commission
Mark Van Pernis endured a second round of grilling Wednesday before being confirmed to the Leeward Planning Commission by a 6-3 vote.
South Kona homeowner facing fine for illegal vacation rental in conservation district
SOUTH KONA A South Kona homeowner is facing thousands in fines for reportedly operating an illegal vacation rental a stones throw from Pebble Beach.
Police report 2 traffic fatalities
A pedestrian was killed late Wednesday night in what police are describing as a hit-and-run incident and a motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning.