Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago says integrity of voter registration data is a county responsibility.
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Voter registration database questioned
Investigating errors and possible fraud in the state’s voter registration database is the responsibility of the county elections clerks and not the state, Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago told the state Elections Commission on Wednesday.
Projects ID’d for Puna
The few remaining homes in Kapoho might get their water restored after all.
3 arrested over payout to convicted ex-Honolulu police chief
HONOLULU — Three former Honolulu officials were arrested Wednesday for allegedly conspiring to hide the source of public funds used to get a police chief to retire amid a corruption investigation that ultimately put him and his former prosecutor wife in federal prison.
Tenants sue landlord over tainted Navy water
HONOLULU — Residents of an Oahu housing complex are asking a judge to stop their landlord from charging them rent until their tap water is safe from contamination.
Parker Ranch donates Pukalani Stables to Paniolo Preservation Society
The historic Pukalani Stables in Waimea will be donated to the Paniolo Preservation Society, Parker Ranch announced recently.
High surf advisory in effect for west-facing shores
A high surf advisory is now in effect for west-facing shores of the Big Island through 6 p.m. Thursday.
Volcano man accused of burglary, sex assault
A 36-year-old Volcano man is facing numerous felony charges in connection with an incident Sunday in Mountain View.
Mountain View man charged with firearms, drug offenses
Police arrested and charged 28-year-old Alden Pauline III of Mountain View for firearm and drug offenses.
Traffic investigations prompt partial road closures
Two partial road closures will take place on Thursday in South Kohala while Hawaii Police Department personnel conduct investigations of two recent traffic collisions.
Prosecutor: Judge wrong to acquit state lawmaker of DUI
HONOLULU — Honolulu’s top prosecutor said Tuesday a judge was wrong to grant an acquittal to a state lawmaker charged with driving under the influence after police saw her driving the wrong way down a major thoroughfare.
US Navy to drain Oahu tank system blamed for tainted water
HONOLULU — After initially resisting, the U.S. Navy will comply with Hawaii’s order to remove fuel from a massive underground storage tank facility near Pearl Harbor blamed for contaminating drinking water, officials said Tuesday.
Preliminary hearing delayed in drug case
A preliminary hearing for a 47-year-old Kona man accused of possession and attempted distribution of pounds of methamphetamine and a host of other felony offenses has been delayed.
The great gate debate: Lawsuits follow plan to gate Kaiolu Drive
Property owners along a private road off Alii Drive are embroiled in litigation over a gate some owners are building to try to make the area safer at night.
Schools get new COVID-19 guidance from DOH
Students will be permitted to return to school more quickly after being sick with COVID-19, according to the state Department of Health.
Hilo welcomes first cruise ship since March 2020
The first cruise ship passengers have arrived on the Big Island since March 2020.
‘Not just another store’: Island Naturals gearing up to open in new location
Island Naturals Market and Deli is gearing up to open its new location next Tuesday in the Kona Commons shopping center in Kailua-Kona.
High surf warning remains posted for west-facing shores
A high surf warning remains in effect for west-facing shores of the Big Island through Wednesday afternoon.
15 arrested for suspected DUI
Police arrested 15 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Jan. 3 and Sunday. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes.
Missing Hilo man located in good health
Update: The Hawaii Police Department reported Tuesday that 21-year-old Juan Carlos Gonzales of Hilo, who was reported missing, was located in good health in Hilo.
Higa sentencing delayed: Defense attorney cites pandemic travel reluctance to postpone hearing
Former County Councilman and Na Leo TV CEO Stacy Higa is getting a reprieve from sentencing and possible incarceration for embezzling federal money and bribing a co-conspirator.
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