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CSO ready for removal; decommissioning of Maunakea observatory to begin this spring
The removal of a Maunakea observatory is slated to begin this spring and will prompt the temporary closure of several roads.
Scouts sued over boy’s death
The family of an 11-year-old Boy Scout who was killed in August when an AK-47 semiautomatic rifle was accidentally discharged is suing the Boy Scouts of America and the Boy Scouts of America, Aloha Council.
Prized replica of feathered helmet stolen
A piece of art stolen from the Volcano House hotel last week has an estimated value of more than $30,000.
Hilo falls to Biola
The University of Hawaii at Hilo men’s basketball team lost to Biola 54-61 on Wednesday night. The team is 11-4 overall and 7-3 in conference play.
HVNP seeking art thieves
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is requesting public assistance in identifying two people suspected of stealing artwork from the Volcano House hotel last week.
Mother of alleged killer called police, reported suicide attempt
The mother of the 21-year-old Hilo man who allegedly stabbed his grandparents to death early Monday morning in the family’s Panaewa home called police to report a suicide in progress, saying her son was experiencing an episode of schizophrenia and had a knife.
State eyes purchase in North Kohala for PONC preservation
Residents can nominate sites around the Big Island to be acquired and preserved through Hawaii County’s Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
Island’s lone open landfill could reach capacity in 23 years
The West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill is on pace to reach capacity in less than 25 years.
Grandson charged in slayings: Joshua Ho is accused of killing grandparents
Joshua Makana Jiro Ho, 21, of Hilo was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder and other offenses following an early morning incident Monday that led to the death of his grandparents, Jeffrey Yoshio Takamine and Carla Kayoko Takamine.
Hawaii to make preschool available for all 3-4 year-olds
HONOLULU — Hawaii put forward a plan Tuesday to make preschool available to all 3- and 4-year-olds by 2032, which if successful would put the state in a rarified group of states managing to provide pre-kindergarten education to most of its children.
Aerial sheep hunting scheduled for end of month
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will conduct aerial hunting operations to reduce sheep populations in Maunakea forest reserves at the end of the month.
Hilo man charged with first-degree murder for allegedly slaying grandparents
Police have charged 21-year-old Joshua Makana Jiro Ho of Hilo with first-degree murder and other offenses following an early morning incident Monday that led to the death of his grandparents, Jeffrey Yoshio Takamine and Carla Kayoko Takamine.
Police seek “at risk” missing woman
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 35-year-old woman they describe as “at risk” and needing medication.
Hilo couple allegedly killed by grandson remembered as humble, generous people
The victims of an apparent double homicide Monday in Hilo are being remembered as low-key, humble people who, in their quiet way, made the community a better place.
Hawaii needle exchanges at record high
The nonprofit Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center reported a record number of needle syringe exchanges in Hawaii County and the state in 2021.
Fatal house fire property was once subject of civil nuisance complaint
The property where a fatal house fire occurred early Sunday morning was, years ago, the subject of a nuisance abatement complaint filed by Mayor Mitch Roth when he was still a county deputy prosecutor.
Propane shortage hits island
A late shipment of propane to a Big Island supplier resulted in several dispensers posting “no propane” signs this week and the fueling of rumors that residents wouldn’t be able to refill their tanks for weeks.
HCCC reports uptick in COVID cases: Origin of outbreak ‘difficult to pinpoint’
Hawaii Community Correctional Center appears to be on the mend after an uptick in COVID-19 cases at the facility following the holidays.
‘If you live here, give back’: Old Kona Airport Park pavilions get facelift
The beach pavilions at Old Kona Airport Park are getting a facelift this week thanks to the donation of time and materials by three local companies.
Police ID victims of double-homicide; suspect in custody
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