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Judge convicts man of murder in Oahu road rage shooting
HONOLULU — A judge found an Oahu man guilty Thursday of murder in a fatal road rage shooting.
Maunakea observatories help astronomers capture 1st image of Milky Way’s huge black hole
A pair of Maunakea observatories were integral to the first-ever image of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Tougher penalties eyed to protect ‘aquatic resources’
Among the bills passed this legislative session and sent to Gov. David Ige for his consideration is one that would stiffen penalties for violating the state’s aquatic resources law.
Ethics Board dismisses complaint against Waltjen
The county Board of Ethics on Wednesday dismissed a complaint against Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen by a group opposing vaccines, masks and other pandemic protocols who said Waltjen ignored their petitions and compilations of documents they assert prove their case.
Hawaiian Airlines exploring electric aircraft technology
HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines is exploring electric aircraft technology with a company based in Boston.
Culinary celebration: High school students show off skills at new Real Life Learning Center Pavilion
A culinary celebration was held Wednesday at Kealakehe High School’s new Real Life Learning Center Pavilion.
COVID spike ‘a cause for concern’ for DOE schools
Masking requirements will remain in place for graduation ceremonies and summer school, according to interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi and State Epidemiologist Sarah Kemble.
$7K spent to trap 67 chickens to curb Oahu fowl problem
HONOLULU — Honolulu has spent $7,000 catching 67 feral chickens in recent months.
Two in custody after police recover suspected fentanyl during drug bust
Two people were taken into police custody Wednesday morning after vice officers from both sides of the island executed a search warrant at a home in Kailua-Kona.
Report: Return of Japanese could protect Hawaii from global instability
A report by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization predicts that the return of Japanese travelers this year will be necessary to shield the state from the brunt of a potential global economic recession.
EPA visits wastewater facilities: Regional administrator offers guidance on money for upgrades at Kealakehe, Hilo facilities
Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the nonprofit environmental law organization that successfully sued Maui County are watching how Hawaii County plans to handle similar wastewater discharge issues.
NELHA to grow research village, add visitor center
NELHA has announced plans to build new innovation center, which will expand the research campus located in North Kona.
Keauhou Shopping Center celebrates lei day
Keauhou Shopping Center celebrated May Day Saturday with hula and cultural activities.
Man falls asleep in car, gets busted for meth
A report of a sedan parked in a Puna roadway blocking traffic with the driver asleep at the wheel led to a felony narcotics bust, according to court documents filed by police.
Lawmakers request audit of driver’s ed program
Driver’s education programs in public schools could improve next year following a resolution passed by the state Legislature.
Bail reform bill heads governor
A bill passed last week by state Legislature would eliminate the use of monetary bail and require defendants to be released on their own recognizance for certain nonviolent offenses.
Kauai helicopter crash that killed 7 was ‘100% preventable’
Federal investigators blamed a deadly 2019 helicopter crash in Hawaii on the pilot’s decision to keep flying into worsening weather, and in a report Tuesday they accused regulators of lax oversight of air tours that are popular among tourists to the islands.
Big Island schools on tap for water testing
The second and final phase of a study testing drinking water for lead throughout Hawaii’s public schools will take place this month.
Mountain View man sentenced to 13 years for meth trafficking
A 36-year-old Mountain View man was sentenced last month to 13 years in federal prison for using the U.S. Postal Service to distribute methamphetamine.
Puna man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2019 shooting
A 38-year-old Puna man pleaded guilty Monday to manslaughter and use of a firearm in the commission of a separate felony for a fatal shooting three years ago in Mountain View.
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