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Trial continued for woman accused of Waimea foster child’s death
A jury trial for a woman accused of murder in the 2017 death of a 3-year-old Waimea boy has been continued again.
Helicopter crash pilot lost license for 2010 drug use
LIHUE, Kauai A pilot who was flying a sightseeing helicopter that crashed in Hawaii in December had his license revoked for marijuana use in 2010.
Puna man in custody for violent domestic incident
A 32-year-old Puna man is facing a number of felony offenses stemming from an alleged violent domestic incident Tuesday in Puna.
Obituaries for February 7
Dolores Baquiran, 77, of Paauilo, formerly of Aiea, Oahu, died Dec. 25 in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, she was a Kaimuki High School alum and member of Waimea Seniors Club. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary Mauka Chapel on Oahu. Funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Burial at 11 a.m. Survived by husband, Inocencio Baquiran; sons, Inocencio Baquiran Jr., David Baquiran, Lawrence (Debbie) Baquiran and Calvin (Jill) Baquiran; daughters, Christina Baquiran and Frances (Grant) Teruya; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Residents critical of AT&T cell tower proposal
A proposed AT&T cellphone tower to be built in Kurtistown generated public outcry Thursday after the telecommunications company apparently failed to provide proper notice to nearby residents.
Bid at water-bottling plant in comes up dry again
An attempt to resurrect a rejected proposal for a water-bottling plant in Hilo was quashed again Thursday by the Windward Planning Commission.
Hilo men indicted in unrelated sex assaults
A Hilo grand jury has indicted two Hilo men in unrelated sex assault cases, one involving a newly minted attorney recently hired as a deputy public defender.
Mountain View fires under investigation
MOUNTAIN VIEW A house burned down Wednesday on the 11-2900 block of Pikake Street in Fern Acres subdivision the same block and just a few lots away from the scene of a fire that destroyed another dwelling the previous day.
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.
Hawaii Senate bill aims to bolster teachers’ pay
Legislation proposed in the state Senate would help better fund teacher compensation if approved.
Coronavirus outbreak overshadows a more likely ailment: the flu
Although much focus is on the coronavirus outbreak, another virus shouldnt be ignored the flu.
Astronomers discover old, dead galaxy
A team of astronomers using one of the Maunakea observatories has discovered a dead galaxy nearly as old as the universe itself.
Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Waimea
A new medical marijuana dispensary opened for business in Waimea on Monday, bringing the total number of licensed dispensaries on the Big Island to five.
State lawmakers aim to address mental health, gun violence
HONOLULU Hawaii lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled several measures to prevent gun violence and boost mental health care weeks after a Honolulu resident fatally shot two police officers, started a fire that burned down several homes, and killed his landlord and himself.
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.
Fires destroy two Mountain View houses
Fires destroyed two houses Tuesday in Mountain View subdivisions.
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.
Transfer station waste limits likely to be delayed
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.
Federal notice includes $83M for county
Hawaii County can now take its next step to secure than $80 million in federal money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to aid in recovery from the 2018 eruption of Kilauea volcano.
Council panel nixes herbicide resolution
A nonbinding resolution urging Mayor Harry Kim and his administration to reduce herbicide use was withdrawn by its sponsors Tuesday when it became clear the measure was about to be voted down.