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Search for fishermen called off
The Coast Guard concluded its search at dusk Saturday for two fishermen presumed swept off the Kau shoreline near Whittington Beach Park.
Mayor 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.
Police release man arrested in murder probe
Police have released Westen Tegman, the 32-year-old Hilo man arrested on suspicion of murder in the death 28-year-old Isaac Wessel-Rivera, 28, whose body was found Friday night on the bank of the Wailuku River in Hilo.
State briefs for February 18
OHA sues
auditor over release of $3M
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.
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.
Bill would fund a second heart catheterization lab at HMC
Cardiac care continues to be a priority for Hilo Medical Center, and legislation introduced in the state Senate will help expand those services.
Urasaki ready to take the helm at Hilo High
Hilo High School will have a new leader come Tuesday.
Longtime Hilo High principal reflects on career
Mr. Dircks!
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.
Implementation of Maunakea rules could take 6-12 months
Although Gov. David Ige approved the University of Hawaiis new administrative rules governing Maunakea in January, it could still take a year before all of those rules can be implemented.
Hawaii bill would decriminalize ‘dangerous’ drug possession
HONOLULU (AP) 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.
Police ID body of man that was found Friday night
Hawaii Island Police are conducting a death investigation after the discovery of a body Friday evening (Feb. 14) at a homeless encampment on the edge of the Wailuku River bank in Hilo.
Woman’s body found near scenic overlook
Hawaii Island Police are conducting a Coroners Inquest investigation after the discovery of a body Saturday morning near the Wainaku Scenic Lookout just outside of Hilo.
Police investigating discovery of body in Hilo
Police said this morning theyre investigating the discovery Friday night of a body in Hilo.
Four nominated for Hilo Circuit Court
The Judicial Selection Commission has submitted the names of four nominees for the judicial vacancy in Hilo Circuit Court, a position vacant since the November retirement of Circuit Judge Greg K. Nakamura.
Kulani, HCCC have new wardens
Kulani Correctional Facility and Hawaii Community Correctional Center both have new wardens.
State AG responds to lawsuit
The office of the state attorney general responded late Thursday to a lawsuit by three Native Hawaiians challenging the states jurisdiction over the Maunakea Access Road.