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2 men killed in plane crash at Dillingham airfield
HONOLULU A single-engine plane crashed at an airport northwest of Honolulu on Saturday, killing two people, authorities said.
Teacher pay bill approved by Ways and Means
A proposal that would help improve teacher compensation has passed another hurdle in the state Legislature.
Finger on the PulsePoint
The Big Island community now has a tool to respond to sudden cardiac arrest and save lives.
Off-duty cannabis protection proposed
HONOLULU Some workers in Hawaii who test positive for marijuana during drug tests would no longer face punishment if they hold a prescription for cannabis under a legislative proposal.
Maunakea bills shot down
Although the controversy surrounding the Thirty Meter Telescope still looms large over the Big Island community, it has largely left the state Legislature this year.
‘A beautiful ride’: Marine veteran who lost leg in Vietnam honored by county
Hilo chiropractor Dr. Rex Weigel is a source of inspiration and amazement to many.
Living and Design Expo continues
More than 40 vendors displayed their products and services Saturday at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Living and Design Expo at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay Convention Center.
Bill raising smoking age to 25 dies in House
A bill to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco and electronic smoking devices has been snuffed out but the proposals introducer remains hopeful it will move this year.
Autopsy on woman inconclusive; husband released from police custody
The 43-year-old Washington man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the Tuesday night death of his wife at Anaehoomalu Bay has been released from police custody.
FOUND: Two unexploded bombs
Big Island adventurer Kawika Singson made an explosive discovery this week.
Power outage affects 11,000 in West Hawaii
Over 11,000 Hawaiian Electric customers lost power Thursday afternoon in West Hawaii.
Kona men cited for illegal aquarium fish, gear
Two Kona men were cited Thursday for illegal harvesting of aquarium fish offshore of Kawaihae, the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Friday afternoon.
Hawaii Democrats can vote by mail for presidential nominee
HONOLULU Democratic Party of Hawaii members can use mail-in ballots to select their choice for presidential nominee this year to avoid the long lines of past party caucuses.
Four Big Island residents self-monitoring for COVID-19
Fifty-six Hawaii residents, including four on the Big Island, are self-monitoring for COVID-19, the newly identified coronavirus, state officials announced Friday afternoon.
Washington man released pending investigation into wife’s death
Big Island police Friday afternoon released a 43-year-old Washington man who had been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of his wife Tuesday night at Anahoomalu Bay.
Oahu had hottest year on record in 2019, officials say
HONOLULU Oahu experienced its hottest year on record in 2019, according tofederal officials and municipal authorities.
Honolulu council approves correctional center relocation
HONOLULU The Honolulu City Council has approved a plan to relocate the Oahu Community Correctional Center.
HVNP’s Thurston Lava Tube reopens
After more than a year of closure, the Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is once again open for visitors today.
Operating rooms of the future: Kona hospital unveils $6M renovation project
Kona Community Hospital unveiled its newly remodeled state-of-the-art operating rooms Thursday morning.
Anaehoomalu Bay murder investigation continues
A Seattle-based Google manager remained behind bars Thursday as the murder investigation into the death of his 41-year-old wife at Anaehoomalu Bay continued.