“Tearful testimony” creates broad support for a bill to revise county laws related to dog attacks.
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Dog law headed for reform
Tearful testimony spurred broad support Tuesday for a bill to overhaul the county’s laws relating to dog attacks.
Meadow Gold receives final environmental approval for expansion
A planned expansion of Meadow Gold Dairies’ Hilo processing plant has cleared a significant hurdle.
Agency: Kauai helicopter nose dived before crash killed 4
HONOLULU — The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that a helicopter that crashed in Kauai last month and killed all four people on board nose-dived from 200 feet above ground after it unexpectedly stopped while making a shallow left turn.
Big Island police arrest 29 for suspected DUI
Big Island police arrested 29 motorists for suspected drunken driving between Feb. 28 and Sunday. Nine of the drivers was involved in a traffic crash; one was younger than age 21.
Feeling the impact: Gas prices climbing, electric bills could increase by up to 20%
In addition to increasing pain at the pump as gas prices rise, Big Islanders could see electric bills increase substantially in the coming months following an outright ban on the U.S. import of Russian oil, natural gas and coal amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ige: Mask mandate to end March 25
Gov. David Ige’s last COVID-19 restriction for the state will end March 25.
Documents detail domestic assault in Hilo hotel
An argument early Friday evening at the bar of the Grand Naniloa Hotel escalated into a hotel room incident in which a man allegedly pistol-whipped a woman, forcefully shoved the gun’s barrel into her mouth and threatened to kill her, according to court documents filed by police.
CEO predicts uptick in international travel this summer
An airline CEO believes international travel to Hawaii should be “more normal” by this summer.
Bill could pay $100,000 to some on DHHL wait list
Companion bills that would appropriate $600 million of general revenues to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to help Native Hawaiian beneficiaries acquire homes passed unanimously Thursday in the Legislature’s money committees.
Pentagon to shut down leaking fuel tank facility on Oahu
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department will permanently shut down the Navy’s massive fuel tank facility on Oahu that leaked petroleum into Pearl Harbor’s tap water, and will remove all the fuel, the Pentagon said Monday.
Reapportionment Commission preps to defend against lawsuit
The state Reapportionment Commission on Monday created a special committee to help the attorney general defend it from a lawsuit filed by a citizen coalition challenging maps featuring new political boundaries for the state Legislature and U.S. House.
Love 2 Fish tournament benefiting Hospice of Kona set for March 19
Anglers will take to the sea March 19 to raise funds to sustain Hospice of Kona’s programs and services.
They’re off! Candidates begin lining up for local races
Former state Rep. Cindy Evans plans to run for County Council, while Kohala Councilman Tim Richards plans to run for state Senate. Meanwhile, former Sen. Malama Solomon is angling for a seat as trustee for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Volunteer firefighters get new trucks thanks to anonymous benefactor
Volunteer firefighters got some much-deserved love Saturday with the donation of two new fire trucks that’ll bolster the efforts of those in the community who head into danger to protect us all without the expectation of pay.
County borrowing could hit debt ceiling: Council to consider $139.5M bond authorization
Mayor Mitch Roth is asking the County Council to approve a $139.5 million bond authorization that will take the county smack up against the recommended debt ceiling for sound financial management.
Firefighters extinguish car, structure fires
Firefighters responding to a Friday morning automobile fire in lower Puna got more than they bargained for — an additional fire of an unpermitted nearby structure.
Increased military aircraft in Hilo part of National Guard exercise
The Hawaii National Guard said Friday the increase in military aircraft doing takeoffs and landings at Hilo International Airport is a National Guard exercise.
Military training, convoys slated this month
Military units are scheduled to conduct training activities at Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) in March that may be heard by surrounding communities.
Bill toughens penalties for owners of aggressive dogs
Owners of aggressive dogs could face tougher penalties under a bill that will be discussed this week by a County Council committee.
Ige defends state mask mandate
Gov. David Ige on Friday defended his decision to continue the statewide mask mandate despite recent recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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