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Police arrest 24 for DUI
Hawaii Island police arrested 24 motorists for suspected drunken driving between May 23 and Sunday. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic crash. Two were younger than 21.
44-year-old woman accused of setting Naalehu house fires
A 44-year-old Naalehu woman is charged with two counts of first-degree arson for allegedly starting a fire that burned two homes May 9 on Ohai Road in Naalehu.
Grandmother arrested, charged with custodial interference
Police have arrested and charged a 56-year-old Puna woman for first-degree custodial interference stemming from a November 2021 investigation involving the woman’s adult daughter and four-year-old grandson.
Council split on suncreen bill
A legal advisor for the county has determined that a proposed bill to ban the sale of all but a few types of sunscreen on the Big Island does not interfere with a similar state law, but County Council members remain divided on the matter.
Alumnae return to elementary schools as principals
Two local graduates returned to their alma maters this year, no longer as students, but as school principals.
Ige talks return of Japanese visitors
Gov. David Ige said he’s expecting Japan Airlines to start service between Japan and Kona on Aug. 1.
Panel mulls reforms to improve elected official conduct
HONOLULU — A Hawaii commission formed to improve standards of conduct for elected officials after a bribery scandal rocked the Legislature this year met Wednesday to discuss ethics-related reform proposals.
Hawaii youth sue state over transportation climate harms
HONOLULU — Fourteen Hawaii children and teenagers filed a lawsuit Wednesday, alleging the state is violating the state constitution by operating a transportation system that harms the climate and infringes upon the plaintiffs’ right to a clean and healthy environment.
$5M annually for affordable housing: Bill advances on first reading despite vague wording
A bill requiring at least $5 million be budgeted annually for affordable housing projects passed the County Council on first reading Wednesday, despite some council members’ concerns that they don’t know how the money will be spent.
DOE to provide summer meals to keiki
Starting this month, 21 different Big Island public schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to children ages 18 and younger during the summer season.
Homemade fireworks explosion kills man
Police have identified a 35-year-old Fern Forest man who died as a result of an explosion in his home early Saturday morning as Jesse Owen Thornton.
Ex-Kauai councilman sentenced to 20 years for dealing meth
HONOLULU — A U.S. judge last week sentenced a former elected Kauai official to 20 years in prison for leading a drug-trafficking ring.
Council committees evaluate charter measures
A County Council panel Tuesday took a dim view of a proposed charter amendment adding more Native Hawaiian input into county water policies, but four other proposals were forwarded to the council with positive recommendations.
‘For the good of many, a few must suffer’: Letter from fallen Hilo-born soldier highlights Memorial Day ceremony
Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer, with beach outings, backyard barbecues, graduation parties and other family gatherings — and Monday painted a picture-perfect day for those celebrations.
Veterans, community gather on Memorial Day to honor those payed the ultimate sacrifice
Community members and veterans gathered Monday at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery to honor those who payed the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
A voice for Native Hawaiians: Charter amendment would offer a seat at the table on water policy
An amendment proposed for the county charter would give Native Hawaiians a bigger voice in deciding water policy.
Makua Lani Christian Academy graduates 16
Makua Lani Christian Academy graduated 16 seniors Saturday at its commencement ceremony.
UH-Hilo students gain hands-on experience during reef expedition
The University of Hawaii at Hilo participated in one of the first all-encompassing research expeditions surveying coral reefs off the Big Island’s west coast.
Judge will consider whether to unseal DNA evidence in Dana Ireland murder
A group seeking to overturn convictions in the Dana Ireland murder trial filed a motion Thursday seeking to unseal post-conviction DNA testing conducted on a piece of key evidence in that case.
Charter amendment would free auditor to follow up on tips without committing to full audit
After whistleblower hotlines were established at the Hawaii County Auditor’s Office in March, a proposed charter amendment would allow more tips to those hotlines to be investigated more quickly.