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Coalition takes aim at reducing fentanyl deaths
The Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task Force has partnered with state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura of Puna to introduce legislation to legalize fentanyl test strips.
Petition seeks to free man convicted in ’91 Dana Ireland murder
HONOLULU — A petition filed Monday outlining new evidence in one of Hawaii’s biggest murder cases asks a judge to release a Native Hawaiian man who has spent more than 20 years in prison for the sexual assault, kidnapping and murder of a white woman on the Big Island.
Green declares homelessness an emergency during State of State
During his first State of the State address, Gov. Josh Green said his high priority legislative and budget priorities are “housing, homelessness, the cost of living, climate, environment and mental health.”
Public viewing at palace for ‘last Hawaiian princess’
HONOLULU — The casket bearing the 96-year-old heiress long considered the last Hawaiian princess went on public display Sunday in the downtown Honolulu palace that benefited from her wealth.
Native Hawaiians flock to Las Vegas for affordable living
KAPOLEI, Oahu — Kona Purdy never wanted to live anywhere but Hawaii. As a Native Hawaiian, he wanted his children to grow up like he did: rooted in their culture, and nourished by the mountains and ocean.
‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: Kokua Harvest gathers thousands of pounds of fresh produce
Kokua Harvest continues to blossom.
Woman indicted for fatal 2021 crash
A Kona Grand Jury on Tuesday indicted a Kona woman in relation to a May 2021 crash that killed a man who was a passenger in the vehicle she was driving.
Home sales slow in 2022: Interest rate hikes chill Big Island housing market
Big Island real estate agents are hopeful the housing market will stabilize in 2023 after sales slowed in 2022.
Police chief outlines goals; community survey to go live Feb. 1
After a private swearing in ceremony Jan. 11 for Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz in Hilo, the new Hawaii County top cop took the oath again during a public affair Friday at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Waimea man accused of sexually assaulting teen
A 33-year-old Waimea man is accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl over a four-month period.
Stabbing suspect’s mental fitness contested
A Kailua-Kona man facing multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in connection with stabbings in May and June 2022 in Hilo and Kona was back in court Thursday for a fitness hearing.
Retreat expansion headed to contested case hearing
A proposal to more than double the number of rooms at a North Kohala retreat is headed to a contested case hearing after three neighbors successfully petitioned the Leeward Planning Commission.
Bone dry: County spigots busy as E. Hawaii residents on catchment see tanks dwindle
The prolonged dry spell that’s thus far been the story of the wet season on the Big Island’s windward side has caused long lines at the county’s public water spigots for residents who rely on water catchment.
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda ready for session
As a new Congress convenes this year, a newly elected Hawaii representative wants to make sure the Big Island can get more love.
Novel coronavirus strain XBB.1.5 arrives in Hawaii County
The omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, which some have dubbed the most transmissible strain yet of the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected in Hawaii County.
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.
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.
HFD seeks OK to hire grant manager
The Hawaii Fire Department is seeking County Council approval to hire a consultant to manage a nearly half-million dollar federal grant recently awarded to the county.
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.