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Kaua‘i man arrested after allegedly biting a nurse last year
Ramirez is scheduled to appear in 5th Circuit Court for an arraignment and plea on March 5.
Hawai‘i County Council passes resolution urging state to increase penalties for owners of vicious dogs
The passage of Resolution 430-24 on Wednesday comes as state lawmakers get ready to hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2692, which would make owners of a dangerous dog or dogs that fatally maul a person subject to felony charges.
Big Island woman takes on new role within Office of Hawaiian Affairs
The Big Island woman will oversee OHA’s Beneficiary Services division.
Update: Highway 11 reopens in South Kona after multi-vehicle crash
The road is closed in both directions near mile marker 108 between Nanaina Lani Place and Rabbitt Hill Road.
Arson reported at multiple Kaua‘i parks
Trees at Lydgate Beach Park, ‘Anini Beach Park and Anahola Beach Park were recently found burned. Police reports have been made.
Gov. Green extends emergency affordable housing proclamation
Developers must now produce 60% of their units at 140% of the area median income or less – instead of the previous 50%-plus requirement.
Hawai‘i County conducts Parks’ rules enforcement in Kona
The Feb. 22 operation, led by the directive of Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth, aimed to address safety concerns and guarantee compliance with Parks’ rules within the facility’s grounds, ensuring the safety and functionality of the park for all residents and visitors.
Knife-wielding California man charged with burglary, abuse of Hilo woman
Jerry Rosales of Carson, California, is the victim’s ex-boyfriend. He was in town for a family event.
Health department retesting Holoholokai Beach Park, following high bacteria count
The Department of Health is uncertain about the representativeness of the first water sample collected.
Unexploded ordnance found in South Kohala
South Kohala patrol officers responded to the 8 a.m. call where the ordnance was found in the middle of a field, but could not determine its volatility.
Public input sought on congestion solutions within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
The Kīlauea Summit Area and Corridor Management Plan will identify management strategies and solutions to reduce conflicts among cars, buses, motorcyles, bicyclists (including e-bikes) and pedestrians on park roads and trails that traverse the popular and often-crowded summit of Kīlauea volcano.
Salvation Army acquires state-of-the-art mobile kitchen
The mobile kitchen, acquired through a generous donor, has a capacity to serve about 2,500 meals per day.
Update: Police find missing 32-year-old man in Pāhoa
The 32-year-old was last seen walking on Paradise Drive in Kea‘au.
Big Island’s Sister City Program launches ‘Ale Lau Loa
The program provides a learning experience that allows local youth to explore first-hand the history, values and customs of traditional and indigenous cultures across the globe.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island for Feb. 22-29: International Night, ʻImiloa’s 18th birthday celebration, all-you-can-eat ice cream and much more
If you’re seeking an international experience right here on the Big Island, look no farther than the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus during the 49th annual International Night. It’s just one of the many activities and events happening around the island.
Police investigating possible drowning of New York woman
The victim had been snorkeling when she started experiencing difficulties and was brought to shore by a bystander.
Hawai‘i Island police identify woman who drown in Puna over the weekend
The woman fell off the cliffs in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision area and was swept out to sea.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 16-year-old boy
The teen was last seen in Kurtistown on Feb. 16 at midnight.
Hilo smoke shop owner accused of selling illegal marijuana products from business
A search warrant on the shop recovered 362 grams of dried processed marijuana, 1,109 grams of marijuana concentrate and a small amount of cocaine.
