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Law protects export of sacred Native American items from US
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Federal penalties have increased under a newly signed law intended to protect the cultural patrimony of Native American tribes, immediately making some crimes a felony and doubling the prison time for anyone convicted of multiple offenses.
Ocean protection measures pass U.S. House of Representatives
A package of ocean protection bills introduced by a Hawaii congressman has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
Kona man gets 10 years behind bars for abuse of two women
A 25-year-old Kona man was ordered to spend a decade behind bars for an array of crimes committed during three separate domestic violence incidents.
Nearly $10M in state funds go to Hilo high schools
A pair of Hilo high schools together will receive about $10 million in state funds to improve their facilities.
Plan would move four endangered bird species to Big Island
Critically endangered forest birds on Maui and Kauai could find new homes on the Big Island, according to a plan by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
County fights civil rights charges: Man claims he was wearing an ankle monitor when accused of Puna kidnapping, rape
A Waimea man currently serving time for attacking a Waikoloa man with a knife is suing the county and two police officers in federal court for arresting him on charges he kidnapped, tortured and raped a Puna woman while he was allegedly wearing a pretrial ankle monitor he claims demonstrated his innocence.
‘ReZOOvenation Days’ are planned for Hilo zoo
The staff of the Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens will be working to spruce up the zoo next year.
CDP action committees revived: County seeks Kona and Puna members in particular
Some 18 months after the county called a halt to filling citizen boards that advise the government on planning and design because the administration wanted to take a hard look at how the boards can best be used, the county has filled some of the regional boards but is actively searching for volunteers for the Kona and Puna boards in particular.
Not guilty plea in murder case
A 29-year-old Hilo man accused of strangling his 24-year-old girlfriend to death almost 2 1/2 years ago has pleaded not guilty.
Report: Demand for state social workers high
Hawaii has a severe demand for social workers.
Police commission to appoint temporary acting chief
The county Police Commission is holding a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the council chambers at the County Building in Hilo.
Police seek missing California woman
Police are seeking for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Heather A. Heathman of California, who was reported missing.
New police chief talks Big Island issues
When Honolulu Police Maj. Benjamin Moszkowicz is sworn in on Jan. 17 as chief of the Hawaii Police Department, he’ll be Big Island’s first top cop who wasn’t born in Hawaii.
Bird named Christmas highlights recovery of ‘akiapola‘au
A critically endangered bird species on the Big Island may be beginning to rebound after extensive habitat restoration projects.
Forensics expert helps secure murder indictment in cold case
A 29-year-old Hilo man was indicted Wednesday by a Hilo grand jury for allegedly strangling his 24-year-old girlfriend to death almost 2 1/2 years ago.
Hundreds won’t have power for Christmas
More than 600 Hawaiian Electric customers in Hamakua will not have power restored until after Christmas following extensive damage from the “Kona low” storm system that struck Hawaii earlier this week.
Kal Street project tops $24M
The rehabilitation of Kalanianaole Street in Hilo came with a greatly expanded price tag following nearly five years of delays and construction.
Family, friends mourn woman killed in Hawaii shark attack
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Family and friends are mourning a Bellingham, Washington, woman who died in an apparent shark attack during a Hawaii vacation earlier this month.
Kahele bill seeks to lower blood quantum requirement for DHHL lease successors
U.S. Rep Kai Kahele has introduced a bill to reduce the Native Hawaiian blood quantum required for those wanting to succeed relatives who currently have a lease from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or are on the application waiting list.
Battling the beetle: Officials propose release of wasp to fight coffee berry borer
Officials are proposing the release of a parasitoid wasp from Africa to assist in the fight against the invasive coffee berry borer.
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