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Mayor Harry Kim asks TMT to delay construction for two more months
The current truce between the Thirty Meter Telescope and its opponents might be extended by another two months at the request of Mayor Harry Kim.
Family, friends mourn death of Oregon woman
There was an outpouring of grief, condolences and remembrances on social media following the discovery of the body of a 24-year-old Hilo woman killed by an apparent fall off a cliff near Wainaku Scenic Point on the northern outskirts of Hilo.
Taking a phased-in approach: Proposal to strengthen coffee labeling requirements amended
A bill strengthening labeling requirements for Hawaiian-grown coffee blends remains alive having met a critical deadline last week, but lawmakers are now considering a phased-in approach.
USS Arizona crew member, Pearl Harbor survivor dies age 97
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. One of the remaining USS Arizona crew members who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor has died.
Honolulu proposes increase to senior, disabled bus fares
HONOLULU The Honolulu Rate Commission proposed an increase in the citys bus fares for riders including those who are 65 and older, riders holding Medicare cards and passengers with disabilities.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs sues auditor over release of $3M
HONOLULU The Office of Hawaiian Affairs sued the state auditor in an attempt to prompt the release of a $3 million general fund appropriation for the next fiscal year.
Search concludes for missing fishermen
The search concluded Saturday for a pair of fishermen who were believed to have been swept into the ocean in Kau.
Victim of alleged sex assault reveals his identity
As a civil lawsuit alleging a Waimea businessman sexually abused a 12-year-old boy decades ago nears trial, the victim in the case is revealing his identity.
Volunteers spruce up downtown areas
The county parking lot on Kuakini Highway has been spruced up thanks to a group of volunteers.
One last hurrah: Final annual Community Cares fundraiser Saturday
From humble beginnings to an auspicious event, the 13th annual Community Cares fundraiser bids farewell at Saturdays grand finale extravaganza.
State bill would fund second heart catheterization lab at Hilo Medical Center
Cardiac care continues to be a priority for Hilo Medical Center, and legislation introduced in the state Senate will help expand those services.
State announces new wardens for Kulani, HCCC
Kulani Correctional Facility and Hawaii Community Correctional Center each have new wardens.
Woman’s body found near scenic overlook
A womans body was found Saturday morning near the Wainaku Scene Lookout just outside of Hilo, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
Police ID body of man that was found Friday night
Big Island police are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered Friday evening at a homeless encampment on the edge of the Wailuku Riverbank in Hilo.
New principal for Hilo High
Hilo High School will have a new leader come Tuesday.
Heiva I Hawaii: Celebrating Tahiti with dance, food and gifts
The ninth annual Heiva I Hawaii celebration was underway Saturday at Hale Halawai with the Tahitian Dance Competition.
Woman accused of felony sex assault
A $20,000 bench warrant has been issued for a former-Big Island woman accused of felony sexual assault of a child.
Police actions to potholes: County pays claims
From potholes to police actions, Hawaii County paid out more than $104,000 last year in small claims to people saying they suffered damage from something the county did.
Hawaii bill would decriminalize ‘dangerous’ drug possession
HONOLULU Possession of small amounts of drugs that are considered dangerous would be decriminalized in Hawaii under a proposed bill, potentially reducing the amount of money spent on enforcement.
Photos: Unmasking Brain Injury
The Kona tramatic brain injury support group meeting on Wednesday featured the Unmasking Project, with Christel Magallanes LSW, from the State of Hawaii Department of Health, Neurotrauma Supports project. The support group made masks to identify and express feelings associated with their brain injury, through the mediums of paint, markers, crayons, beads and feathers and placed onto blank masks. Each participant also provided a written description of their brain injury and an explanation of the mask.