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Upping the ante: Lawmakers introduce several gambling bills
A raft of gambling-related bills have been introduced in the state Legislature and have passed first readings on their respective chamber’s floors.
Tax breaks are urged for ALICE families
Removing the general excise tax on food and medicine might not be the best way to help struggling Hawaii residents, Gov. Josh Green said Monday.
Judge lifts West Hawaii aquarium fishing injunction
An Oahu Circuit Court judge Monday lifted an injunction prohibiting the issuance or renewal of aquarium fishing permits for West Hawaii waters.
Diabetes predictions grim
Several studies conducted by Hawaii researchers are predicting rates of type 2 diabetes, as well as other chronic conditions, will increase dramatically in the coming years among youth statewide.
Police renew request for woman sought in custodial interference investigation
Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance with locating Tara Lasham, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant and for questioning relative to a custodial interference investigation.
Man hospitalized following North Kona crash
A 31-year-old man remains hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday in North Kona.
A job well done: Special Olympics recognizes athletes, coaches and volunteers
After a two-year hiatus, Special Olympics West Hawaii held their awards banquet Saturday at Kahaluu Beach with a pavilion full of athletes, coaches and volunteers sharing smiles, laughter and fellowship.
In 67 minutes of video, brutality followed by nonchalance
If you stumbled on the scene too late, you might have missed him there, bloodied and beaten.
Maui firefighter injured when swept away in storm drain
WAILUKU, Maui — A Maui firefighter was critically injured when he was swept into a storm drain and carried the length of eight football fields until being dumped on the shoreline, officials said.
Puna roads EA expected soon
After a year of waiting, the next step in the restoration of Puna roads severed by the 2018 Kilauea eruption is nearly complete.
Saving all lives
Five years since its inception, Magical Creatures Sanctuary has become home to more than 90 animals that were saved from slaughter, rescued from neglect, have special needs, or were orphaned or injured in the wild.
Kilauea Avenue work set for this spring
A two-year-long project to improve Kilauea Avenue in Hilo is expected to begin this spring.
Lawmakers mull bill for bringing felony charges
A bill to codify how charges are filed in serious felony cases passed the state Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday.
Fatal stabbing case moved to Kona after Hilo judges recuse themselves
The case of a 21-year-old Hilo man accused of fatally stabbing his grandparents will be heard in Kailua-Kona.
Mental fitness hearing delayed
A 52-year-old Hilo man who pleaded not guilty to a host of charges filed in connection with the alleged September 2022 abduction and ensuing crimes committed against a 15-year-old Kona girl was in court Thursday for a mental health fitness hearing.
‘A long time coming’
The much-needed and long-planned Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center moved a step closer to fruition Thursday with a groundbreaking and blessing ahead of the start of mass grading of the site in Kailua-Kona.
Search for Ireland’s killer continues
Hawaii County’s police chief and prosecuting attorney issued separate statements late Thursday afternoon saying they will be steadfast in their quest to bring to justice the man who left DNA on several pieces of key evidence in the 1991 rape and murder of Dana Ireland.
Pahoa man indicted for McDonald’s incident
A 35-year-old Pahoa man who allegedly threatened Pahoa McDonald’s employees on Jan. 20 while loudly demanding money has been indicted by a Hilo grand jury.
Mountain View man charged with assault of police officers
A Mountain View man is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting police officers earlier this week.
Monk seal dies from injuries following shark bite
The Marine Mammal Center and The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Wednesday that a juvenile female Hawaiian monk seal known as RM28 died at Ke Kai Ola, the center’s hospital in Kailua-Kona, after suffering severe shark bite trauma.