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GOING BIG: Former KS Hawaii superintendent runs 260 miles around island
A 75-year-old former Hawaii Island man trekked 260 miles around the entire island — on foot — in under five days.
Few Big Island schools have undergone vulnerability assessments meant to ID campus weaknesses
Despite an increase in threats reported at state Department of Education schools, just 14 of 41 Big Island campuses have completed a vulnerability assessment since 2017.
Bill aims to create dedicated animal control agency
Creating a dedicated agency to oversee animal control services on Hawaii Island will be considered Tuesday by County Council members.
A generational ban on tobacco?
Hawaii could be the first state in the nation to ban the sale and possession of tobacco for an entire generation.
Police log IDs suspect shot by officer
A man shot and wounded by a South Hilo patrol officer on Kumukoa Street in Hilo on Friday is on four years probation for unauthorized entry to a dwelling and habitual property crime.
Police: Woman missing for 3 years on Maui reportedly seen in Pahoa
Hawaii Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Khiara Lavinia Henry.
Police shoot alleged auto theft suspect in Hilo
A South Hilo patrol officer shot and wounded an auto theft suspect at about noon today on Kumukoa Street in Hilo.
Part of Kumukoa Street in Hilo closed due to ‘police activity’
The Hawaii Police Department is advising the public to avoid Kumukoa Street in Hilo due to “police activity.”
Funds eyed for Pohoiki Boat Ramp restoration
A Big Island lawmaker is spearheading an effort to secure $40 million in state funding to reopen the Pohoiki Boat Ramp.
PHOTOS: HHSAA Division II — HPA v HBA
Hawaii Preparatory put up a fight, but narrowly lost to Hawaii Baptist with the score of 44-42 in the HHSAA Division II girls basketball quarterfinals at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium on Thursday. HBA will advance to the semifinals against Kapaa today at 5 p.m. HPA will compete in the consolation bracket with the first game against Pearl City at 1 p.m.
PHOTOS: HHSAA Division II girls basketball quarterfinals
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii beat Sacred Hearts 56-32 in the HHSAA Division II girls basketball quarterfinals at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium on Thursday.
Strong-willed teen battles cancer
Noah Pila is tall, young, handsome and athletic, and competes for Kamehameha Schools Hawaii in perhaps the most Hawaiian of team sports, outrigger canoe racing.
Another setback for Ka‘u satellite dish project
A contentious proposal to build a satellite receiver array in Ka‘u was once again postponed Thursday.
Audit finds flaws in management of county’s affordable housing credits program
A report to the County Council released Wednesday by county Auditor Tyler Benner concluded the Office of Housing and Community Development had “inadequate internal controls” over its affordable housing credits program.
Revitalize Puna event this Saturday
Hawaii County will host its quarterly Revitalize Puna community event on Saturday.
Senate passes bill restoring procedure for initiating felony cases
A measure aimed at resolving issues over how serious felony cases are charged is headed to the House for consideration.
Police seek leads on missing elderly man
Hawaii Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 76-year-old William Romeo Bishop Sr.
Bill seeks lifeguards for tour boats: Measure would also require vessels have AED onboard
A bill that would require certified lifeguards on boats that take tourists onto the water for snorkeling and other activities is again making its way through the state Legislature.
Entangled humpback whale freed in waters off Kona
A humpback whale was freed Tuesday after it was found in a life-threatening entanglement of rope and gear in West Hawaii waters.
Discussion stresses importance of limiting light pollution
Environmental and astronomical experts are urging residents throughout the state to reduce outdoor lighting in order to prevent the spread of light pollution.