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Renewed call for better safety at Post Office

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Hawaii Island News update from Hawaii News Digest.

Top Story:  The death of Jerry Decker renews call for improved safety at the Mt. View post office.

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‘Everybody loved him’: Woman reflects on death of husband, needed safety changes at post office

Mar. 03, 2020

After decades of marriage, Andrea and Jerry Decker were still very much in love. In fact, the couple would’ve celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 6.

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Proposed budget would give nonprofits a $1M boost

Mar. 03, 2020

Nonprofit organizations are set to get a $1 million raise in Mayor Harry Kim’s proposed budget, but County Council members will see their individual contingency accounts shrink from $100,000 to $20,000 each.

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East Hawaii sees wet, chilly weekend weather

Mar. 03, 2020

The weekend brought with it lows in the 60s and rainy weather.

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No confirmed cases of virus in Hawaii

Mar. 03, 2020

As of Monday, 91 people in Hawaii are now self-monitoring for COVID-19, five of whom are on Hawaii Island.

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TMT opponents ask Japan to end involvement with project

Mar. 03, 2020

Protesters in opposition to the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea presented a letter to the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu urging the Japanese government to cease its involvement in the project.

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Judge reduces bail for man charged with attempted murder

Mar. 03, 2020

A Kona Circuit Court judge recently reduced bail for a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder of a Hawaii police officer.

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BLNR OKs increase in park fees

Mar. 03, 2020

Land Board members on Friday approved unanimously a State Parks proposal to increase an array of parks-related fees in an effort to increase revenue.

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Man dies after 3-vehicle crash

Mar. 02, 2020

A 48-year-old Waikoloa man died Friday night after a three-vehicle collision on Waikoloa Road

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Exam ordered for standoff suspect

Mar. 02, 2020

A Kailua-Kona man in custody at the Hawaii State Hospital since a six-hour standoff with police in October will remain at the Department of Health-administered facility for another couple months pending a neuro-psychological examination.

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Fire does substantial damage to Kaumana home

Mar. 02, 2020

An early morning house fire in the Kaumana area of Hilo caused an estimated $302,175 in damage Sunday.

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Keaau Community Center construction pushed back

Mar. 02, 2020

Long-gestating plans for a new youth center in Keaau will likely gestate some more as its planned start date gets pushed back.

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Trial continued for crime spree suspect

Mar. 01, 2020

Trial scheduled for next month for a Kailua-Kona man accused of an islandwide crime spree in August has been continued until July.

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‘Keliipio Ohana Day’ will honor family’s role as caretakers of Coconut Island

Mar. 01, 2020

It was a bustling Thursday morning at Mokuola.

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Kim asks for 6.9% increase in $625.9 million budget

Mar. 01, 2020

Mayor Harry Kim on Friday released a $625.9 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a 6.9% increase over the current year.

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Judge rejects Papa‘ikou Mill Beach condemnation suit

Mar. 01, 2020 • Updated 8:21 a.m.

A judge has ruled in favor of the landowners in a condemnation lawsuit filed three years ago by the county that was aimed at acquiring a trail over private property that is the only existing land access to Papa‘ikou Mill Beach.

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Maui County considering ban on short-term vacation rentals

Mar. 01, 2020

WAILUKU, Maui (AP) — County officials in Maui are considering a ban on all short-term vacation rentals to combat illegal rental operations on the island.

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Bill to remove hunting permit need for feral pigs in Guam

Mar. 01, 2020

HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — License requirements and fees to hunt feral pigs in Guam are expected to be removed under a bill that would reclassify the animals as an unprotected species.

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Ocean View care home ordered to shut down

Feb. 29, 2020

The owner and operator of an illegal adult residential care home in Ocean View in Ka‘u has been issued a notice of violation and order.

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Coffee blend bill stalls

Feb. 29, 2020

A bill strengthening labeling requirements for Hawaii-grown coffee blends was deferred Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee.

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Kahele rec area closed Tuesday

Feb. 29, 2020

The county announces the Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area, formerly the Maunakea Recreation Area, will be closed Tuesday between 4:30 a.m. and noon for vector control operations.

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