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Council panel to consider Kohala Shoreline rezoning
Developers of a 38-acre shoreline parcel north of Kohala Kai want to downsize the zoning to create only six lots rather than the 50 currently allowed, but local conservationists would prefer no development there at all.
Graffiti threat found at another Hilo school
Classes remained in session and the campus was quiet Friday afternoon at Hilo Intermediate School, although police were investigating an alleged threat made via graffiti on a school walkway.
The lion in winter: March roars into East Hawaii
Theres a weather proverb: If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb.
First COVID-19 case in Hawaii confirmed
The first case of COVID-19 in Hawaii was confirmed Friday.
Kids Heart Challenge gets kids moving, helping others
The sound of childrens laughter from physical activity rang through the yard at Kona Hongwanji Preschool Friday morning as keiki took part in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge.
Mom of missing kids gets bond reduced to $1 million in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho A judge on Friday reduced bail to $1 million for the mother of two missing children after her lawyer contended at her first hearing in Idaho that the amount had been set too high because of media attention.
Police searching for wanted Hilo man
Hawaii Island police are asking for the publics help in locating a Hilo man who is wanted on several outstanding arrest warrants, as well as for questioning relative to an unrelated theft investigation that occurred in November 2019 in Hilo.
Man sought for questioning in vehicle theft
Hawaii Island police are asking for the publics assistance in locating a man who is wanted for questioning relative to a vehicle theft investigation that occurred Aug. 28, 2019, in Ookala.
High surf advisory posted for east-facing shores
A high surf advisory has been posted for east-facing shores of Hawaii Island through Sunday morning.
Windy conditions forecast for Big Island
Windy conditions are forecast for the Big Island through Saturday afternoon.
Hawaiian Airlines to temporarily suspend Kona-Haneda flight
Hawaiian Airlines will adjust flight frequencies between Hawaii and Tokyos Haneda Airport at the end of March due to slowing travel demand attributed to the COVID-19 virus.
First COVID-19 case confirmed in Hawaii
The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Hawaii, Gov. David Ige said Friday.
New qualifications for next debate likely rule out Gabbard
The Democratic National Committee has ratcheted up the threshold to qualify for its next presidential debate, requiring candidates to have picked up at least 20% of convention delegates allocated in state primary contests.
Honolulu police chief to use new staff for patrols, outreach
HONOLULU Honolulus police chief plans to use new officers promised by a budget increase to add neighborhood patrols and increase homeless outreach.
25th annual Kona Brewers Festival to go on despite virus fears
Despite a spate of canceled events throughout the state as COVID-19 fears escalate, festivities on the Big Island are forging ahead.
3 Big Island people self-monitoring for virus
Three individuals on the Big Island are among the 72 in Hawaii who are still self-monitoring under the supervision of public health officials for COVID-19.
Police show presence after scrawled threat at Waiakea High School
It was basically like any other day at Waiakea High School, according to Principal Kelcy Koga.
Alii Drive sinkhole repair work to take another month
Crews are making progress in repairing damage to Alii Drive caused by a sinkhole that opened late last year fronting Coconut Grove Marketplace.
House passes tax and minimum wage legislation
HONOLULU The state House of Representatives approved bills affecting taxes in specific areas and raising the states minimum wage.
Tour helicopter makes ‘precautionary landing’ near Leilani Estates
A Blue Hawaiian Helicopters tour aircraft with six aboard made an emergency landing in a lava field in the Leilani Estates area shortly before noon Thursday.