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Council declines to indemnify fire chief in employment lawsuit
The Hawaii County Council isnt ready to put taxpayers on the hook for disciplinary actions Fire Chief Darren Rosario took in 2014 that are now the subject of a lawsuit.
Legislature takes aim at the skies
Legislation in the state Senate aims to address ongoing noise and safety concerns related to tour helicopters.
Ige pushes for Hawaii to be beta-tester for virus kits
Gov. David Ige said he wants Hawaii to be a beta-tester for kits that can screen for COVID-19, the newly identified coronavirus that has infected thousands in China and elsewhere in the world.
Hilo man indicted for theft of deputy prosecutor’s truck
A Hilo grand jury has indicted a 35-year-old Hilo man accused of stealing a deputy prosecutors pickup truck late last year.
22 arrested for suspected drunken driving last week
Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Feb. 10 and Sunday. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash and one was younger than age 21.
Washington man facing murder charge in wife’s death
The husband of a 41-year-old Washington woman reported missing late Tuesday night near Anaehoomalu Bay has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Husband asks for public’s help locating missing wife
A heartbroken husband is asking for the Big Islands help locating his 41-year-old wife after the Seattle woman went missing late Tuesday from the shoreline when he went back to their Kohala Coast hotel room to fetch her inhaler.
Body found in area where woman went missing
Big Island detectives are investigating the discovery of a body in the area where a woman, who was reported missing late Tuesday night, was last seen in the Waikoloa Beach Resort area.
Pathologist rules suicide in case of body found at Hilo homeless encampment
A 28-year-old man whose body was found Friday night at a Hilo homeless encampment died of a suicide, an autopsy conducted Tuesday morning found.
Military approves WWII aircraft transport to Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU The U.S. military authorized the transport of World War II aircraft on government ships and planes for use in the 75th anniversary commemoration of the end of the war officials said.
Hawaii to get new coronavirus tests after receiving defective kits
HONOLULU Hawaii is scheduled to receive updated kits from the federal government to test for a new virus after an initial shipment did not work as expected, officials said.
Ex-cop charged in attack: Husband of councilwoman arrested for allegedly assaulting county official
A retired Hawaii Police Department detective has been charged with allegedly assaulting a county official while still a member of the department.
Kilauea Lodge in Volcano to expand
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.
Young Brothers’ livestock shipping changes raise concerns
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.
Traffic flow frustration
Hawaii County Council members were unhappy with the Department of Public Works efforts to relieve traffic congestion across the island.
Council committee advances Kaloko sewer improvement district
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.
Waimea man indicted in death of pedestrian
A Waimea man accused of striking and killing a woman walking on Kawaihae Road has been indicted on a single charge of negligent homicide.
Wind advisory posted
A wind advisory has been issued for parts of the Big Island through Thursday afternoon.
Police seek public’s help locating missing Hilo man
Big Island police are searching for a 58-year-old Hilo man who has been reported missing.
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.