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Man gets 10 years for extreme abuse case
A 27-year-old Honokaa man was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Friday for a series of domestic abuse incidents that took place between February and April.
Trying to please everyone: Redistricting Commission continues tinkering with council districts
Residents attending public hearings in Kona and Hilo this past week were pretty clear: They didn’t want the Kailua Village business district to be split between County Council districts, nor Waimea, nor Hawaiian Paradise Park, nor the Keaukaha and Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands property.
Police: Missing woman found safe
• According to police, 29-year-old Natalie Johnson, who was previously reported missing, was found Saturday in Puna in good health.
Man enters not guilty plea in attempted murder case
A Big Island man pleaded not guilty Friday to attempted murder and four other charges stemming from a domestic violence incident earlier this month in which police allege the man tried to strangle the victim.
To the rescue: Police officers assist motorist left stranded on side of Kaawalii Gulch
The Hawaii Police Department’s mission statement mentions “preserving the spirit of aloha” and “working cooperatively with the community to … provide a safe environment.”
Police seek missing Puna woman
Police are seeking leads from the public to locate 29-year-old Natalie Johnson of Puna, whom family members say they last heard from on Dec. 14.
‘It’s truly a blessing’: UH-Hilo holds in-person commencement
After nearly two years without a traditional graduation, the University of Hawaii at Hilo celebrated more than 200 graduates at an in-person commencement Saturday morning.
Water work to affect traffic on Highway 130
The county Department of Water Supply will be working on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Highway 130) near the Kaloli Drive intersection from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, from Monday, Jan. 3, through Thursday, Jan. 6, to install a new water service.
Kurtistown man charged with auto theft
A 35-year-old Kurtistown man became the seventh person charged in a 10-day period with auto theft.
Less golf, more timeshares: Leeward Planning Commission advances Waikoloa Resort plans
Fewer holes of golf and more timeshare units could become the name of the game for Waikoloa Resort developers, following approvals Thursday by the Leeward Planning Commission.
State to take partial ownership of Kalanianaole Avenue; county dumps contractor
The state Department of Transportation confirmed late Friday afternoon that ownership of the portion of Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo between Kanolelehua Avenue and Kuhio Street is slated for transfer from the county to the state in January.
Low-income broadband service program to continue
A program providing discounts on broadband internet service for low-income families will continue into 2022.
Diseased mosquitoes threaten extinction for Hawaiian birds
WAILUKU, Maui (AP) — Federal and state officials on Maui want to use bacteria to get rid of nonnative mosquitoes that carry avian malaria to help prevent the extinction of native forest birds found only in Hawaii.
Ige: ‘An alarming increase’ in COVID cases
The Hawaii National Guard made a quick about-face Friday on plans to draw down a joint task force mobilized for the state’s COVID-19 response.
New ‘Governing Entity’ proposed by Mauna Kea Working Group
University of Hawaii representatives have pushed back against a report recommending that the state create a new organization to manage Maunakea.
State receives $1.28M in federal funding to mitigate wildfire, ungulate threats
Forests in the Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a vicinity are about to receive additional protections from threats like wildfires and hoofed animals thanks to a new award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded with support from the U.S. Army and Fish and Wildlife Service.
Bail maintained for manslaughter suspect
A 28-year-old man made his initial court appearance Friday on a charge of manslaughter stemming from an assault on Dec. 3 that left a 64-year-old Captain Cook man dead.
Ige: ‘An alarming increase’ in new COVID-19 cases
Gov. David Ige today said the state is experiencing a “big surge in the number of COVID-19 cases.”
Panel recommends UH no longer manage any part of Maunakea
A committee formed earlier this year to discuss alternate management structures for Maunakea is recommending a wholly new body take over management of the entire mountain over the next three years.
Regents get Maunakea update: UH officials discuss streamlined structure for stewardship of the mountain
Changes are coming for Maunakea over the next few years.