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Hawaii Public Radio aims for wider reach

Updated: May 21, 2013 12:05am

By HUNTER BISHOP

Tribune-Herald staff writer

Hilo is at the end of the line but is finally about to get a full serving of Hawaii Public Radio.

Most of the state — everywhere but...

Bed and breakfasts thrive

Updated: May 20, 2013 12:05am

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Police Week kicks off

Updated: May 13, 2013 10:55am

By CHELSEA JENSEN

Stephens Media

Four Hawaii Island officers killed in the line of duty, as well as two officers injured in a Hilo shooting earlier this year, will be honored by fellow...

Citizens sought by isle police

Updated: May 13, 2013 10:55am

As of Friday, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:

Raiani S. Nena, Unknown, Hilo

Angelina M. Nero, 23, Canby, Ore.

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Isle roadwork slated

Updated: May 13, 2013 10:55am

The state Department of Transportation has announced the following roadwork through Friday, weather permitting:

l On Volcano Highway (Highway 11), northbound lane shifts in the vicinity of...

<p>Pictured are the Ka‘u High graduates of the Youth Ranger Internship training program. They are, front from left: Shaylin Navarro, Tyler Amaral, Keoki Pavao, Kaila Olson, Jena Ha‘ailio, Marileah Lalin, Jenna Gascon; back from left, Royden Esperon, Niel Libunao, Park Ranger Kupono McDaniel, and Jaganath Dockstader.</p>

Program trains youth to be isle’s caretakers

Updated: May 13, 2013 10:55am

By COLIN M. STEWART

Tribune-Herald staff writer

Like enormous lighthouses, Hawaii Island’s parks serve as beacons, calling out to vacationers and adventure seekers across the globe....

<p>Pictured are the Ka‘u High graduates of the Youth Ranger Internship training program. They are, front from left: Shaylin Navarro, Tyler Amaral, Keoki Pavao, Kaila Olson, Jena Ha‘ailio, Marileah Lalin, Jenna Gascon; back from left, Royden Esperon, Niel Libunao, Park Ranger Kupono McDaniel, and Jaganath Dockstader.</p>

Program trains youth to be isle’s caretakers

Updated: May 13, 2013 10:55am

By COLIN M. STEWART

Tribune-Herald staff writer

Like enormous lighthouses, Hawaii Island’s parks serve as beacons, calling out to vacationers and adventure seekers across the globe....

Compare your small business with others

Updated: May 13, 2013 12:05am

By KURT CORBIN

When you look at the number and mix of businesses in communities across the state or country, you will observe that there are many similarities from town to town. Population,...

Pedestrian struck, killed in Glenwood

Updated: May 12, 2013 12:05am

A pedestrian was killed Friday night when he was struck by a water truck on Volcano Highway (Highway 11) near the 20-mile marker in Glenwood.

Police have not identified the man or the truck’...

Director says county money went for food but required reports nowhere to be seen

Updated: May 12, 2013 12:05am

By NANCY COOK LAUER

Stephens Media

When the Hawaii County Council last year took the unprecedented step of dipping into the county’s disaster fund to give the nonprofit Food Basket Inc...

Highway wreck disrupts protest

Updated: May 12, 2013 12:05am

By CHELSEA JENSEN

Stephens Media

An illegal U-turn on Queen Kaahumanu Highway Saturday morning spurred a two-car crash in front the Kohanaiki Shores development just yards from where...

<p>Waimea Elementary first-graders, from left, Jessie Lilva, Lyle Hooley and Caleb Busque show off Lemon Basil plants the class planted for Mother’s Day.</p>

Waimea Elementary students pay tribute for Mother’s Day

Updated: May 12, 2013 12:05am

By CAROLYN LUCAS-ZENK

Stephens Media

Mom. It’s a simple, three-letter word that can evoke so much emotion, memory and comfort.

Today is Mother’s Day, a time to cherish and...