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Aerospace bill stalls in committee

A bill to create a Hawaii Aerospace Development Corporation appears grounded for this legislative session. Senate Bill 999 says the purpose of the organization would…

10 new vehicles for police headed to island

KAILUA-KONA — New wheels for police officers are expected to arrive on island this spring. The Hawaii Police Department anticipates it will take delivery of…

UH-Hilo schedules active shooter drill

The University of Hawaii at Hilo will conduct a campus-wide active shooter drill later this month. Done in coordination with the Hawaii Police Department, the…

Shark, ray protection bills pass committees

KAILUA-KONA — Protection for sharks and manta rays is making progress in the state Legislature. This week, bills introduced in the House and Senate mandating…

Hilo, Kona designated as investment zones

KAILUA-KONA — A federal program could bring new money to parts of Kailua-Kona and Hilo by encouraging investment in low-income communities across the country dubbed…

Water-bottling plant proposal stalls

A contentious proposal for a new water-bottling plant near Wailoa River State Recreation Area apparently has been halted after an inconclusive meeting last week of…

Dry January hints at possible droughts ahead

An extremely dry January warns of dry months to come as this year’s El Nino begins to take effect on Hawaii. According to National Weather…