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Big Brothers-Big Sisters program closing on Big Island

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Hawaii Island News update from Hawaii News Digest.

Top Story:  The Big Brothers-Big Sisters youth mentoring program will close its Hawaii Island project by the end of the month.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters closing Big Island programs

Feb. 14, 2020

Youth mentoring opportunities on the Big Island are being diminished with the closing of Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii Island programs at the end of the month.

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Lawsuit questions state’s authority over Maunakea Access Road

Feb. 14, 2020

A Native Hawaiian advocacy group has sued the state for its management of the land around the Maunakea Access Road.

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Pedestrian dies; snarling Puna traffic for hours

Feb. 14, 2020

The pedestrian killed during rush-hour traffic Thursday morning on Highway 130 near the Keaau Transfer Station was struck by at least three vehicles, police said.

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BJ Penn ‘getting better’ following auto accident

Feb. 14, 2020

The mother of UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn said Thursday the mixed martial artist is recovering at home from a concussion sustained in a traffic accident the evening of Feb. 7 on Kanoelehua Avenue near Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.

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Pedestrian killed in collision that snarled morning traffic

Feb. 13, 2020 • Updated 3:15 p.m.

Police say a male pedestrian was killed this morning on Highway 130 just south of the Keaau Transfer Station.

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Responders search for missing fishermen

Feb. 13, 2020

Authorities launched an extensive search Thursday for two fisherman who apparently were swept off the Ka‘u shoreline Wednesday evening.

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Avocado pest spreads in Hawaii

Feb. 14, 2020

A new invasive pest that threatens Hawaii’s avocado crops has been detected throughout the state.

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Two arrested, charged in Ocean View drug bust

Feb. 14, 2020

Police arrested and charged a pair of men with numerous offenses after the execution of a search warrant Wednesday off Coconut Drive in Ocean View allegedly turned up drugs and firearms.

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Police seek fruit theft suspects

Feb. 14, 2020

Police are investigating an agricultural theft in Hilo on Feb 1.

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State briefs: Hawaii Senate committee approves edible medical cannabis

Feb. 14, 2020

HONOLULU — A Hawaii state Senate committee has granted preliminary approval to a bill authorizing the sale of edible medical cannabis products.

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Penn recovering at home after traffic collision

Feb. 13, 2020 • Updated 1:43 p.m.

UFC Hall of Fame mixed martial artist BJ Penn is recovering at home in Hilo after suffering a concussion in traffic accident last Friday night on Kanoelehua Avenue near Prince Kuhio Plaza.

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Search on for two missing Big Island fishermen

Feb. 13, 2020 • Updated 12:45 p.m.

A search is ongoing for two fishermen who apparently were swept off the shore Wednesday night on Big Island.

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State sued for misuse of Maunakea Access Road

Feb. 13, 2020 • Updated 10:56 a.m.

A lawsuit was filed today against the state contending that several state departments have violated their duties by using the Maunakea Access Road without the consent of native Hawaiians.

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Highway 130 reopened after traffic collision near Keaau

Feb. 13, 2020 • Updated 9:12 a.m.

Police say Highway 130 is now open in both directions.

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Legislature mulls handing off SHPD responsibilities to counties

Feb. 13, 2020

Delays in getting archaeological plan reviews from the State Historic Preservation Division have added years to the construction of Hawaii County projects, but county planning officials are skeptical a bill currently making its way through the Legislature is the answer.

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Legislation tackles fire ant abatement

Feb. 13, 2020

What’s the best way to eradicate little fire ants?

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Family, police seek help finding Oregon woman

Feb. 13, 2020

A 24-year-old woman originally from Oregon who went missing Sunday near the Wainaku Scenic Point apparently had been on the Big Island a few months.

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Attempted murder on officer charge refiled

Feb. 13, 2020

Prosecutors have re-filed charges against a 32-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of assaulting a Hawaii Police Department officer last spring in what was deemed a racially motivated attack.

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‘Let’s do this:’ 10-day islandwide Feed-A-Thon underway

Feb. 13, 2020

For 20 years, Tommy Kahikina Ching has been on a mission to feed the hungry on our island.

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Schatz, Legislature seek help to combat spittlebug

Feb. 13, 2020 • Updated 12:18 a.m.

A U.S. senator has requested federal assistance to manage an invasive insect that has devastated thousands of acres of pasture land on the Big Island.

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