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Pepeekeo man sought by police
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in a locating 30-year-old Pepeekeo man.
Funds allocated for hotel demolition
Funding has been allocated for the demolition of the derelict Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel.
Ex-employee charges discrimination in Building Division
A former building inspector trainee is suing the county Department of Public Works, saying she was discriminated against and unlawfully terminated in retaliation after she reported what she saw as wrongdoing in the department.
Hannemann: Tourism won’t recover until next year
Hawaii is still a year away from a full return to prepandemic levels of tourism, according to Mufi Hannemann, president and CEO of the Hawaii Lodging &Tourism Association.
Hilo surgery center is in jeopardy of closing: Owners allege hospital is discouraging doctors from using the facility
Hilo’s only outpatient general surgical center could be in danger of closing its doors.
Affordable housing bills pass: Various measures include help for renters, homeless
A half-dozen affordable housing bills have emerged from conference committees in the state Legislature and are one step away from becoming law.
County firefighters honored
Hawaii County firefighters were awarded for their professionalism, compassion, teamwork, and heroic efforts demonstrated during challenging and strenuous calls for service that resulted in lives being saved.
Big Island under flood advisory, snow atop Maunakea
Hawaii Island is under a flood advisory until 6 p.m. tonight, although it could be extended by the National Weather Service.
Two Puna men charged in stolen vehicle incidents
Police have charged two Puna men with numerous property, firearm, and drug offenses.
Kohala AD arrested for theft, criminal tampering
A Kohala High School employee was arrested Thursday on suspicion of theft and criminal tampering. The state Department of Education on Friday confirmed Athletic Director Laurie Koustic was arrested and released pending investigation for fourth-degree theft and two counts of second-degree criminal tampering.
Measure to fund study on coffee labeling set for vote
Funding for an independent study of the economic impact of potential changes to Hawaii’s coffee labeling requirements is set for a vote by the state House and Senate.
Battle over renaming Hilo High Gym continues
The most recent effort to rename the Hilo High School gymnasium has stalled.
‘A beacon of possibility’: Donated land in North Kohala to be used for research of indigenous practices, sustainability
The Hawaii Community Foundation will take over ownership of 2,400 acres in Kapaau in North Kohala to use as a “living laboratory.”
A bill aimed at putting more Hawaiians on homestead land clears key committee
The unanimous passage Thursday of a bill that would appropriate $600 million to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands by a House-Senate conference committee was met with applause and fanfare.
Gas taxes go unspent: Council to reappropriate excess funds
Hawaii County’s fuel tax revenues have been coming in higher than expected, and in some cases, faster than the county can spend them.
State funds to be used to demolish old airport cargo ramp
A stalled project to demolish the former cargo ramp at Hilo International Airport is back on track after the release of $4.5 million in capital improvement funds in mid-April by Gov. David Ige.
A new shooting range for Big Island? Bill would establish group to research locations, designs
A long-awaited public shooting facility could be coming to Hawaii County.
State study sheds light on remote work trends
A recent study found a majority of Hawaii employees were still working remotely in August of last year, with most employers indicating they will continue offering remote work in the future.
Maunakea management bill advances
A bicameral committee of legislators has approved a draft of a bill that would remove the University of Hawaii as the manager of the Maunakea summit area.
Minimum wage bill clears key committee
Legislators have agreed on a bill that would raise the minimum hourly wage to $18 by 2028.