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The county is currently advertising for the agency's administrator position. File photo.

New Civil Defense Chief Could Be Existing One

June 17th, 2013

Former Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira, who has been filling the post under short-term contracts, said he will be applying for the permanent position.

Modified Mapquest image.

UPDATE: Waimanu Valley Brush Fire Still Burning

June 17th, 2013

The fire department’s Chopper 1 was used to bring firefighters and make water drops in the remote area west of Waipio Valley.

Joseph Nieves Jr. in a 2005 photo. HPD photo. Victim Identified in Friday’s Fatal Crash in Hilo June 17th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, Featured Articles, News

Police said speed and alcohol were believed to be factors in the death of Joseph Nieves Jr. of Hilo.

The ordnance found today at Hapuna Beach is shown above. DLNR photo. UPDATE: Hapuna Beach Ordnance Removed, Still Unidentified June 14th, 2013 · 2 Comments · Featured Articles, News, West Hawaii News

An explosive ordnance disposal team from Oahu was expected to arrive this afternoon to dispose of the object which was taken by its finder to the snack bar.

Wikipedia photo. Kona Man Faces Prison Time for Hijacking Hoax June 13th, 2013 · No Comments · Featured Articles, News, West Hawaii News

Authorities said the hoax was perpetrated over fish guts allegedly placed in the man’s vehicle.

Speed limits are being proposed for the bedroom community of Hawaiian Paradise Park. File photo. UPDATED: Speed Limits Proposed for Hawaiian Paradise Park June 13th, 2013 · 5 Comments · East Hawaii News, Featured Articles, News

Legislation being considered by the County Council would add HPP to the four private subdivisions in which speed limits have been established.

A sample of Hawaii County residents. File photo by Dave Smith. Hawaii County Has Most Whites and Hawaiians, Least Asians June 13th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, Featured Articles, News, North Hawaii News, West Hawaii News

The race and age percentages are based on estimates released today by the US Census Bureau.

Lt. Col. Eric Shwedo, PTA's commander, presents the top employee award to Officer Brian Mabry. Courtesy photo. PTA Officials Have High Praise for Base Police Officer June 13th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, Featured Articles, News, West Hawaii News

Brian Mabry, a member of the military base’s civilian police department, contributes in a variety of ways.

Alleged leaker of the US government "PRISM" program, Edward Snowden. BLOG: Can The NSA Hear Us Now? June 12th, 2013 · Comments Off · Blog, Featured Articles

This is the second time in just a few months that a Hawaii contractor has provided the Aloha State some nice free publicity in the midst of disclosing classified data.

CWU Associate Head  Coach GE Coleman. CWU photo. Report: CWU’s Coleman To Become Next UH-Hilo Hoops Coach June 12th, 2013 · No Comments · Featured Articles, Sports

The 31-year-old Coleman would become the youngest men’s basketball coach in the PacWest conference.

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