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- Affordable housing project in Waimea gains supportby Michael Brestovansky on November 26, 2024 at 10:05 am
A 43-lot affordable housing subdivision in Waimea got a thumbs-up from the Leeward Planning Commission last week.
- Bail maintained for man who allegedly tried to kill wifeby John Burnett on November 26, 2024 at 10:05 am
A 77-year-old Pahoa man accused of bludgeoning his 76-year-old wife with a shotgun butt Friday night remains in Hawaii Community Correctional Center, unable to post $1.65 million bail.
- Lahaina ohana completes first home rebuild in fire zoneby none on November 25, 2024 at 10:05 am
LAHAINA — The phrase “home for the holidays” has special meaning for the Ah Hee ohana — Mau, Ariel and their two sons Manaiakalani, 6, and 3-year-old Kaiakea — who have an opportunity to spend Thanksgiving in their newly rebuilt home on Komo Mai Street in Lahaina.
- Longtime Hilo barber retiring after 60 yearsby John Burnett on November 25, 2024 at 10:05 am
Taking a step inside Sel’s Barber Shop in downtown Hilo is like taking a step back in time.
- 19-year-old motorcyclist killed in Queen K crashby none on November 25, 2024 at 10:05 am
A 19-year-old Kailua-Kona motorcyclist died Friday after a head-on collision with a sport-utility vehicle on the the Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona.
- Police: Pahoa man, 77, charged with attempted murder after bludgeoning wifeby Michael Brestovansky on November 25, 2024 at 10:05 am
A 77-year-old Pahoa man has been charged with attempted murder after he reportedly bludgeoned her with a shotgun Friday night.
- Judge releases man charged with traffic and firearms offensesby John Burnett on November 24, 2024 at 10:05 am
A 23-year-old Hilo man arrested early Wednesday morning for what prosecutors called “highly intoxicated” driving while allegedly carrying a stolen handgun with illegal high-capacity magazines is back on the street.
- Potential threats to Big Island ranked during meetingby Michael Brestovansky on November 24, 2024 at 10:05 am
Invasive species and earthquakes topped Big Island residents’ concerns during a community discussion last Monday about a planned update to Hawaii County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- General Plan process continues: Climate change garners attention at recent meetingsby Michael Brestovansky on November 24, 2024 at 10:05 am
Proposed updates to the Hawaii County General Plan promise many months of public debate as a series of public meetings roll out into next year.
- Beware Wailuku River: Effort underway to post more ominous warning signsby John Burnett on November 24, 2024 at 10:05 am
Councilwoman Jenn Kagiwada is hosting a town hall meeting on Zoom to discuss enhanced signage intended to keep would-be swimmers out of the waters of the state parks along the Wailuku River in Hilo.