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Kaumakani Kauai County Hawaii

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…

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…

Thieves pilfer park catchment tank

Police are seeking witnesses to or information about the theft of a water tank in upper Puna. County personnel reported that early Monday, sometime between…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…