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Kaumakani Kauai County Hawaii

Albizia removal bill to governor’s desk

HONOLULU — A bill that would allow property owners to enter neighboring properties to remove dangerous albizia trees needs only the governor’s signature to become…

Meth, weed use up, cocaine down

LIHUE — Marijuana and amphetamine use is on the rise in Hawaii, according to an analysis of drug test results. Diagnostic Laboratory Services, a medical…

Blackstone confirms hotel purchase

KAILUA-KONA — Blackstone Group, which last year agreed to buy Maui’s Grand Wailea for a reported $1.1 billion, said Thursday that it has acquired the…

Man charged with firearms offenses

A Kurtistown man was charged Thursday with several firearms offenses after allegedly attempting to smuggle weapons into a hospital. According to a police report, Randolph…

Possible relocation of HVO to Oahu raises concerns

Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno is among those concerned about a potential move of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to Oahu. HVO confirmed last…

Guam legalizes recreational use of marijuana

HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — The governor of Guam has signed into law recreational use of marijuana on the U.S. island territory. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero…