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‘Makali’i is here for all of us’: Voyaging canoe marks 25 years
Twenty-five years ago, a voyaging canoe that calls Hawaii Island home set sail on her maiden voyage to Tahiti.
Airbnb fattens four council campaign war chests
Four Hawaii County Council members each received a $500 contribution from Airbnb last year, although the source of their money wasnt obvious.
Palani Road closed for next 10 hours
Hawaii County Police announced both lanes on Palani Rd between Konalani Street and Henry Street are closed due to a downed utility pole, the result of a traffic accident. Use Kealakaa Street, Henry Street, or Ane Keohokalole Highway as alternate routes. The road is estimated to be closed for the next 10 hours.
January rainfall records shattered in East Hawaii
It was an extremely wet January for much of Hawaii Island, with numerous gauges recording record rainfall for the first month of year, especially in East Hawaii.
Proposal would broaden Hawaii’s animal cruelty laws
Improperly chaining dogs could become illegal later this year if a pair of animal cruelty bills passes the state Legislature.
Union asks hotels to grant workers use of virus masks
HONOLULU Hawaiis largest union representing hotel workers has asked resort executives to allow employees to wear surgical masks as protection against a new virus, officials said.
Alii Drive to be reduced to single lane amid sinkhole repair work
Alii Drive fronting Coconut Grove Marketplace will be restricted to one lane of travel 24 hours a day starting Tuesday.
Time is ticking: Deadline for bill to secure Makalei ambulance nearing
Time is ticking for a bill to secure funding for an ambulance to be stationed at Makalei Fire Station, and it doesnt look like it has a promising future.
Police seek man wanted for theft
Hawaii Island police are investigating a theft that occurred on Sunday evening in Hilo.
Honolulu looks at building-code changes to reduce energy use
HONOLULU A bill before the Honolulu City Council proposes to reduce the long-term carbon footprint of Oahus buildings, but the measure has encountered opposition from Oahus gas utility and construction industry, Hawaii Public Radio reported.
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.
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.