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Trial continued for woman accused of foster child’s death
Jury trial for a woman accused of murder in the 2017 death of a 3-year-old Waimea boy has been continued again.
Council members briefed on status of Kolekole, Hakalau beach parks
One long-closed beach park on the Hamakua coast could reopen by March, while another will remain closed indefinitely.
Bill aims to improve teachers’ pay
Legislation proposed in the state Senate would help better fund teacher compensation if approved.
Cho is Officer of the Month for investigation of handgun brought by student to high school
An officer whose diligent investigative work led to the recovery of a handgun brought by a student to Kealakehe High School was honored Wednesday as Februarys Officer of the Month.
Man facing several charges stemming from domestic incident
Big Island detectives have charged a 32-year-old Puna man for several offenses stemming from a domestic-related incident that occurred in Puna on Tuesday.
Potential pollutants to be removed from grounded vessel off Hilo
Responders are working to remove potential pollutants from the 63-foot fishing vessel, Midway Island, currently aground off Hilo.
Kauai helicopter crash pilot lost license for 2010 drug use
HONOLULU A pilot who was flying a sightseeing helicopter that crashed in Hawaii in December had his license revoked for marijuana use in 2010.
Honolulu officials confirm identity of cop killer’s remains
HONOLULU Officials in Honolulu say the second set of human remains found inside a burnt-out home near Waikiki where two police officers were shot and killed last month belong to the suspected killer.
Maui man convicted of killing pregnant girlfriend appeals
HONOLULU A Maui man convicted of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend has filed an opening brief in an appeal of the case.
Honolulu man pleads guilty to murder of boy, 4
HONOLULU A Honolulu man has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2016 stabbing of a four-year-old boy.
Fire consumes Fern Acres residence
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a Wednesday afternoon residential structure fire in Puna.
Macy’s to close 125 stores; company mum on Hawaii locations
Macys announced Tuesday plans to shutter dozens more stores in the coming years, but its not yet known if any additional Hawaii locations are on the chopping block.
Council moves GET money for Puna bus depot
An administration plan to fast-track a bus depot for Puna by buying land from a politically connected property owner has been derailed by the discovery that the property doesnt have the environmental clearances the county thought it had.
Delay likely for transfer station waste limits
A series of new limits to how much waste can be disposed of at the countys transfer stations will likely be rolling out later than expected.
Woman pleads guilty in school embezzlement case
The former financial officer of Kua O Ka La Public Charter School admitted Tuesday to embezzling $628,835.13 from the school over a seven-year period.
Wintry weather forecast for Big Island summits
A winter weather advisory goes into effect at noon Thursday for the summits of Maunakea and Mauna Loa.
Eden Roc Estates home destroyed by fire
No injuries were reported following a Tuesday evening fire that destroyed a two-story home in the Eden Roc Estates subdivision of Puna.
Fire engulfs Mountain View structure
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a Tuesday afternoon structure fire in Mountain View.
Lawmakers propose state purchase of Maui watershed
WAILUKU Hawaii lawmakers have proposed a state purchase of a watershed in the West Maui Mountains to help preserve the areas native plants, endangered species and drinking water.
Sick Hawaiian monk seal has infection spread by feral cats
HONOLULU A sick Hawaiian monk seal under the care of wildlife scientists is suffering from a parasitic infection often spread via feral cat feces, officials said.