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Former police officer charged with assault

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Russ Roberts

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Top Story:  A retired Hawaii Police Department detective has been charged with allegedly assaulting a county official.

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Ex-cop charged in attack: Husband of councilwoman arrested for allegedly assaulting county official

Feb. 19, 2020

A retired Hawaii Police Department detective has been charged with allegedly assaulting a county official while still a member of the department.

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Kilauea Lodge in Volcano to expand

Feb. 19, 2020

Popular Volcano bed-and-breakfast Kilauea Lodge is planning to make a minor expansion after a Hawaii County committee had no objection to a rezoning request for a neighboring property.

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Young Brothers’ livestock shipping changes raise concerns

Feb. 19, 2020

Proposed changes to livestock shipping procedures by interisland ocean shipper Young Brothers have some concerned that all but the largest ranchers might be priced out of the market.

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Traffic flow frustration

Feb. 19, 2020

Hawaii County Council members were unhappy with the Department of Public Works’ efforts to relieve traffic congestion across the island.

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Council committee advances Kaloko sewer improvement district

Feb. 19, 2020

Neighbors of the 1,300-unit master-planned Kaloko Heights development will get a free ride on sewer hookups, thanks to an improvement district initiated by the developers.

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Waimea man indicted in death of pedestrian

Feb. 19, 2020 • Updated 9:18 p.m.

A Waimea man accused of striking and killing a woman walking on Kawaihae Road has been indicted on a single charge of negligent homicide.

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Police seek public’s help locating missing Hilo man

Feb. 18, 2020

Big Island police are searching for a 58-year-old Hilo man who has been reported missing.

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

Feb. 18, 2020 • Updated 7:41 a.m.

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 • Updated 11:09 a.m.

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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