Keaau man sought
Police are seeking public assistance in locating a Keaau man in connection with a Monday morning shooting incident in Hawaiian Beaches.
Minimum wage bill tweaked
A bill that would increase the states minimum hourly wage has been modified to raise wages even more quickly.
Economist talks about future of state, post-eruption
A leading Hawaii economist believes the states economy might not completely recover from the Kilauea eruption before the next major economic recession.
Judge denies release for Pahoa man charged in ER stabbing incident
A Pahoa man charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing three people at Hilo Medical Center was denied supervised release Friday and remains in custody.
Search for Kona shooter still ongoing
The police search for a Kona man suspected in a shooting incident that hospitalized a woman on Wednesday.
Anti-plastic proposals face hearings today
A bill that would prohibit certain plastic items in Hawaii remains alive and will face public hearings today.
Hilo Farmers Market clears a permit hurdle
The County Planning Department approved one of three permits required to erect permanent canopies over Hilo Farmers Market.
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Dozens of organizations show Keaau high-schoolers future career opportunities
It was a reunion of sorts Friday at Keaau High School as members of the Hawaii Army National Guard attended the school’s college and career fair.
Geologists offer new insights into frequency of devastating waves
A paper from the U.S. Geological Survey suggests tsunamis like the one that devastated Hilo in 1946 might be predictable — and more frequent than previously thought.