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Police arrest 25 for DUI

During the week of March 11-17, Hawaii Island police arrested 25 motorists for DUI. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident and…

Suspect search hits day 6

KAILUA-KONA — Authorities continue to search for a man suspected of shooting a woman in the face and eluding capture on three different occasions last…

Minimum wage bill tweaked

A bill that would increase the state’s minimum hourly wage has been modified to raise wages even more quickly. House Bill 1191 originally proposed to…

On the hunt for lava crickets

The fresh lava flows in Puna may appear lifeless and barren. But to one insect in particular, known as the lava cricket, it’s prime real…

State briefs for March 25

Judge orders man to avoid Pepsi while on probation WAILUKU, Maui (AP) — A judge has ordered a Hawaii man to refrain from drinking his…

Pahala residents hear sewer financing options

The head of Hawaii County’s Department of Environmental Management met with Pahala residents Thursday evening to present options for financing mandated sewer hookups that will…

Kona hospital receives $2.4M for upgrades

KAILUA-KONA — Gov. David Ige on Thursday released $2.4 million in construction funds for renovations at Kona Community Hospital. That will include work on operating…

Economist talks about future of state, post-eruption

A leading Hawaii economist believes the state’s economy might not completely recover from the Kilauea eruption before the next major economic recession. Paul Brewbaker, principal…