On Wednesday, a Hawaii County Council majority defeated a property tax relief bill.
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Council kills property tax relief
A measure that would have provided property tax relief for properties not currently under assessment caps was soundly defeated Wednesday by a County Council majority.
Hawaii Care Choices shutting down in-patient care facility
After a decade of service, Pohai Malama Care Center, a 12-bed inpatient hospice facility owned and operated by Hawaii Care Choices, will cease operations starting Nov. 18.
Hawaii Radiologic at a standstill: ‘Technical difficulties’ prompt company to suspend key services
Hawaii Radiologic Associates has been experiencing what it refers to as “technical difficulties” that have caused temporary disruptions to its computer systems, phone lines and website.
After much debate, gun bill advances
After hours of considering, approving and rejecting more than half a dozen amendments, the County Council voted Wednesday in favor of a bill prohibiting concealed firearms in certain places.
Hawaii Island man faces charges for monk seal harassment
A 52-year-old Big Island man, who recently relocated to Hawaii from the mainland, was cited Tuesday by state and federal agencies after his dog was captured on videotape harassing a Hawaiian monk seal at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park on Oct. 10.
Gun carry permits granted; police raise concerns over training
With 19 licenses to carry a concealed firearm issued and another 58 pending approval in Hawaii County, some Hawaii Island police officers are concerned they haven’t received proper training on encountering permit holders.
Council members urge state to help solve traffic and road woes
The Hawaii County Council is urging the Legislature to take steps to improve ailing roadway infrastructure on the Big Island.
Public input sought on fishing regulations
A series of public meetings hosted by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will take place throughout November to review fishing regulations for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Monument Expansion Area, or MEA.
Bill aims to provide tool to revitalize downtown Hilo
A bill that would create a business improvement district to revitalize downtown Hilo has been resurrected.
US Navy wants public’s ideas on how to use Hawaii fuel tanks
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Oahu (AP) — The Navy on Tuesday said it will ask the public how it should use a fuel storage facility in the hills above Pearl Harbor once it has finished draining petroleum from its massive storage tanks.
DOH cites four companies and the military for air permit violations
The state Department of Health’s Clean Air Branch has issued Notices of Violation and Order against the military and four companies, including one on the Big Island.
DLNR to spend $1M to plan demolition of Uncle Billy’s
The Department of Land and Natural Resources will allocate $1 million to plan the demolition of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel.
Firebreak project to protect palila OK’d by land board
A proposed firebreak expansion project on Maunakea to protect the critically endangered palila has been approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Pilot, passenger statements describe Big Island helicopter crash
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a remote Hawaii lava field during a sunset tour in June told investigators that the engine had been swapped out but three earlier flights that day were normal.
Victims of affordable housing scheme start lining up
Hawaii County has declared itself a victim of an employee who pleaded guilty to stealing affordable housing credits, and its attorneys are asking the court to return property currently under forfeiture by the federal government.
UH sets meetings to discuss tuition hikes
Five public meetings to discuss possible tuition hikes for the University of Hawaii system are set for November and December.
Photos: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
On Saturday morning, dozens of men strolled through downtown Hilo sporting high heels.
Council to consider exemptions for Waikoloa affordable housing project
Developers of the proposed Hoomalu at Waikoloa affordable housing project are asking the county to exempt them from three development requirements as a way to help keep the units affordable.
Report: State law successfully limited evictions during COVID-19 pandemic
A state-mandated free mediation program was a resounding success in preventing evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
Food Basket seeks funds as it prepares to bring back ‘Ohana Food Drops for December
The Hawaii Food Basket is trying to get ahead of the holiday season and stay stocked despite an uptick in people in need and rising food costs.
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