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Top Story: Hawaii County is now using a life-saving app that responds to sudden cardiac arrest.
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Accessed on 23 February 2020, 1500 UTC, Post 20316.
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Life-saving CPR app launched on Big Island
The Big Island community now has a tool to respond to sudden cardiac arrest and save lives.
Bill that would boost teachers’ pay moves forward
A proposal that would help improve teacher compensation has passed another hurdle in the state Legislature.
‘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.
Police seek woman in burglary investigation
Police are seeking the publics help in finding 43-year-old Jaime Malia Lopes-Miras, whos wanted for questioning in an investigation into a November burglary.
TMT-related bills fail to gain traction
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.
Federal resources sought in fighting avocado lace bug
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz on Friday requested federal resources for Hawaii farmers affected by the avocado lace bug, which was recently identified on Hawaii Island.
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.
Small plane crashes at Oahu airfield, killing 2 men
HONOLULU (AP) A single-engine plane crashed at an airport northwest of Honolulu on Saturday, killing two people, authorities said.
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.
Case of missing children tied to doomsday beliefs, 3 deaths
HONOLULU Family members used to describe Lori Vallow as an attentive mother who had her kids best interests at heart.
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.
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.
Section of Kalanianaole Avenue to become one-way
A one-way traffic pattern is expected to be implemented along Kalanianaole Avenue between Silva Street and Kanoelehua Avenue next month as part of ongoing roadwork in Keaukaha.
Man finds two unexploded bombs while on hike
Big Island adventurer Kawika Singson made an explosive discovery this week.
Four on Big Island self-monitoring for coronavirus
Four individuals on the Big Island are now self-monitoring for COVID-19, the newly identified coronavirus that has infected thousands in China and elsewhere in the world.
Police: Autopsy on woman inconclusive, husband released from custody
Police have released a man they arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing his wife.
Police seek driver in Puna hit-and-run collision
Police say a hit-and-run collision occurred involving a car and a motorcycle during peak morning traffic hours this morning in Puna.
Thurston Lava Tube set to reopen
After more than a year of closure, the Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is once again open for visitors today.
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.
Date for removal of two Maunakea telescopes pushed back
Two telescopes on Maunakea scheduled for decommissioning are expected to be removed from the summit by 2023.