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Mayor Kim wants TMT delayed for two months

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Russ Roberts

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

Top Story:  Hawaii Count Mayor Harry Kim says the current truce between TMT and opponents should be extended for two more months.

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Mayor Harry Kim asks TMT to delay construction for two more months

Feb. 18, 2020

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.

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Family, friends mourn death of Oregon woman

Feb. 18, 2020

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.

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Taking a phased-in approach: Proposal to strengthen coffee labeling requirements amended

Feb. 18, 2020

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.

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USS Arizona crew member, Pearl Harbor survivor dies age 97

Feb. 17, 2020

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — One of the remaining USS Arizona crew members who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor has died.

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Honolulu proposes increase to senior, disabled bus fares

Feb. 17, 2020

HONOLULU — The Honolulu Rate Commission proposed an increase in the city’s bus fares for riders including those who are 65 and older, riders holding Medicare cards and passengers with disabilities.

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Office of Hawaiian Affairs sues auditor over release of $3M

Feb. 17, 2020 • Updated 9:20 p.m.

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.

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Search concludes for missing fishermen

Feb. 17, 2020

The search concluded Saturday for a pair of fishermen who were believed to have been swept into the ocean in Ka‘u.

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Victim of alleged sex assault reveals his identity

Feb. 17, 2020 • Updated 7:49 a.m.

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.

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Volunteers spruce up downtown areas

Feb. 17, 2020 • Updated 6:35 a.m.

The county parking lot on Kuakini Highway has been spruced up thanks to a group of volunteers.

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One last hurrah: Final annual Community Cares fundraiser Saturday

Feb. 17, 2020 • Updated 6:34 a.m.

From humble beginnings to an auspicious event, the 13th annual Community Cares fundraiser bids farewell at Saturday’s grand finale extravaganza.

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State bill would fund second heart catheterization lab at Hilo Medical Center

Feb. 17, 2020

Cardiac care continues to be a priority for Hilo Medical Center, and legislation introduced in the state Senate will help expand those services.

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State announces new wardens for Kulani, HCCC

Feb. 16, 2020 • Updated 9:40 p.m.

Kulani Correctional Facility and Hawaii Community Correctional Center each have new wardens.

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Woman’s body found near scenic overlook

Feb. 16, 2020 • Updated 9:40 p.m.

A woman’s body was found Saturday morning near the Wainaku Scene Lookout just outside of Hilo, according to the Hawaii Police Department.

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Police ID body of man that was found Friday night

Feb. 16, 2020 • Updated 9:40 p.m.

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.

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New principal for Hilo High

Feb. 16, 2020

Hilo High School will have a new leader come Tuesday.

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Heiva I Hawaii: Celebrating Tahiti with dance, food and gifts

Feb. 16, 2020 • Updated 8:46 a.m.

The ninth annual Heiva I Hawaii celebration was underway Saturday at Hale Halawai with the Tahitian Dance Competition.

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Woman accused of felony sex assault

Feb. 16, 2020

A $20,000 bench warrant has been issued for a former-Big Island woman accused of felony sexual assault of a child.

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Police actions to potholes: County pays claims

Feb. 16, 2020

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.

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Hawaii bill would decriminalize ‘dangerous’ drug possession

Feb. 16, 2020

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.

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Photos: Unmasking Brain Injury

Feb. 15, 2020

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.

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