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Bail Reduction Granted for Puna Woman Facing Possession, Attempted Distribution Charges
A Puna woman is facing charges of possession and attempted distribution of methamphetamine and marijuana in relation to a Jan. 19 incident.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Jan. 22-28
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly road closures for Jan. 22-28.
No Injuries Reported in Kailua-Kona House Fire
A home on Royal Poinciana Drive in Kailua-Kona caught fire Friday afternoon, Jan. 21, suffering $400,000 in damage, the Hawai‘i Fire Department reported. All residents evacuated the home in the 76-000 block and were uninjured before the fire was extinguished by 4 p.m.
HPD Seek Public Help Finding Runaway Teen
Authorities seek the public’s locating a 15-year-old Hilo girl reported as a runaway.
2 Brothers Reported Missing Found
Hawai‘i police report that John and Joseph Norton, who had been reported missing on Jan. 19, were located in Puna in good health.
HPD: Suspect Rams 2 Police Vehicles in Puna in Attempt to Flee Officers
Two people were taken into custody in Orchidland Friday, Jan. 21, after a suspect rammed two Hawai‘i police subsidized vehicles.
High Surf Warning Issued for West-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning for west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island, to include North and South Kohala and North and South Kona, through this weekend.
Structure Fire Closes Highway 11 in Kealakekua; No Injuries Reported
The Hawai‘i Police Department reported around 3 p.m. Friday that Highway 11 at the 111 mile marker near the KTA Express in Kealakekua is closed in both directions due to a fire.
Weekly DUI Stats: 26 Arrested on Big Island Roads
During the week of Jan. 10, through Jan. 16, 2022, 26 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, Hawaiʻi police reported Friday, Jan. 21.
With Crowds Back, Big Names Tied For Lead at Mitsubishi Championship After Day 2
The second round of the three-day Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai teed off Friday morning under sunny skies and with spectators again, something that was mostly absent last year due to the pandemic.
First Hearing on Bill to Raise Minimum Wage Set for Monday
The Senate Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, led by Oʻahu Sen. Brian Taniguchi, is set to hold a legislative hearing on a bill that would raise the minimum wage to $18.00 by 2026.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Jan. 21, 2022
Hawaiʻi police releases its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Veteran Detective Recognized for Efforts in Leading Prostitution Sting
Hawaiʻi County Council recognized Hawai‘i Police Department Area I Vice Detective Jesse Kerr for his efforts in organizing a prostitution sting that led to the arrests of several men and one woman in November 2021.
4,473 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 4,473 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 195,151.
Utility Poles Down on Aliʻi Drive Causes Power Outage
Aliʻi Drive, fronting the Royal Kona Resort is closed to traffic due to a utility pole that fell on the roadway.
Temporary Closures Scheduled at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Next Week
Helicopter operations are scheduled next week and will close areas at the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park for the removal of invasive and non-native vegetation.
Volcano Watch: Deciphering Explosive Behavior at Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa is known for its effusive eruptions that produce spectacular lava flows. However, some of the volcanic products found on Mauna Loa are pyroclastic or explosive in character.
UH Regents Approve New Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents during its meeting Thursday adopted the new Master Plan for UH-managed lands on Maunakea.
Kaʻū Residents Hit Snag in Attempts to Order Free At-Home COVID Tests Through USPS
The federal government’s rollout to send four free at-home COVID-19 tests to homes across the nation is hitting a snag on the Big Island as residents in Ocean View are running into error messages in their attempts to sign up to receive the kits.
Police: 2 Missing Girls Located in Hilo
Big Island police said that a 12-year-old child who was previously reported as missing has been located.
