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Council reacts to mayor’s proposed budget
Nonprofit organizations are set to get a $1 million raise in Mayor Harry Kims proposed budget, but County Council members will see their individual contingency accounts shrink from $100,000 to $20,000 each.
BLNR approves parks fee increase proposal
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.
Visitor arrivals, spending up in January
Visitor arrivals and spending were up in January on the Big Island, according to preliminary statistics recently released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Big Island hotels record strong January
Hawaii Island hotels started the year off strong with an average occupancy rate over 80% and increases in revenue per available room and average daily rate.
New trial date set for man charged with attempted murder of officer
A Kona Circuit Court judge recently reduced bail for a Kailua-Kona man accused of attempted murder of a Hawaii police officer.
Protesters send letter urging Japanese government to cease involvement in TMT
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.
Five Big Island residents self-monitoring for COVID-19
Five Hawaii Island residents are among nearly 100 people in the state self-monitoring with public health supervision for COVID-19.
Fire damages Kaumana home
An early morning house fire in the Kaumana area of Hilo caused an estimated $302,175 in damage Sunday.
Bill would require more women on Hawaii corporate boards
HONOLULU A bill that would require publicly traded corporations based in Hawaii to include women on their boards of directors has advanced in the state Senate, but it is facing resistance from business advocates.
Preserving the Rule of Law: National Judicial Outreach Week underway
Judges around the nation and here in Hawaii are committed to educating the public this month for National Judicial Outreach Week.
Neuro-psych exam ordered for standoff suspect
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.
Construction on Keaau Community Center pushed back
Long-gestating plans for a new youth center in Keaau will likely gestate some more as its planned start date gets pushed back.
San Buenaventura accused of ethics violation
A group of Puna residents has filed an ethics complaint against a state representative for allegedly supporting a grant for a nonprofit that lacks its necessary permits.
Maui considers ban on short-term rentals
WAILUKU, Hawaii County officials in Maui are considering a ban on all short-term vacation rentals to combat illegal rental operations on the island.
Emergency warning sirens to be tested today
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Monday.
UH-Hilo associate professor featured in Science for marine animal biodiversity research
A team of researchers led by the University of Hawaii at Hilos Biology Department has its new study on animal biodiversity patterns on the planet featured in the most recent issue of the journal Science.
CIP funds released for Kohala gym
State champion student-athletes at Kohala High School can soon look forward to a new gymnasium and athletic facilities on the Kohala High School campus.
Judge rejects Papa‘ikou condemnation suit
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 Papaikou Mill Beach.
Celebrating the caretakers of Coconut Island
It was a bustling Thursday morning at Mokuola.
Ethnobotanical garden a go to grow
The Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook celebrated its grand re-opening Saturday with the Grow Hawaiian Festival.
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