SPECIAL COVERAGE 
Construction Work to Close Leilani Street
The closure, which begins Monday, Oct. 19, is expected to last through Friday, Oct. 23.
Police Seek Identity of Suspect in Counterfeit Case
The identity of a man suspected of using counterfeit money in Hilo on Aug. 14 is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Stop Flu at School Program Gets Underway
More than 300 public, private, and charter schools will participate in the Department of Health’s annual Stop Flu at School program that begins Wednesday.
Nora Weakens Southeast of Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Depression Nora.
PUC Approves PV Programs, Ends Net Metering
Two new PV programs were approved by the Public Utilities Commission, replacing the Net Energy Metering program, which the commission ended on Tuesday.
Pair Charged in HPP Burglary Attempt
China-Lyn Almeida, 19, and Jarrett Hanato, 46, were charged after being caught during a burglary in progress in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Ku’ikahi Conflict Resolution Day Open House
Ku’ikahi Mediation Center plans to host an open house on Thursday, Oct. 15 in honor of Conflict Resolution Day 2015.
OHA Applauds Ruling Against Mauna Kea Emergency Rule
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs applauded Circuit Court Judge Ronald Ibarra’s ruling that invalidated the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ Mauna Kea 120-day emergency rule.
DOH Reminds Patients of New Medical Marijuana Rules
Department of Health officials are reminding the public of new rules governing medical marijuana following the Department of Public Safety’s transfer of the registry.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Nineteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11.
Tropical Storm Nora Expected to Downgrade Wednesday
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Nora.
Kalapana Robbery Under Investigation
A robbery that occurred Monday in Kalapana is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
UH’s Shidler College to Hold Big Island Information Meeting
During the meeting, Distance Learning Executive MBA and the Masters of Human Resource Management, programs offered by Shidler, will be discussed.
Gabbard Promoted Within National Guard
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabard was promoted in rank from Captain to Major Monday by the Hawai’i Army National Guard.
HPD Seeks to ID Surveillance Image
The identity of an individual caught on surveillance during a May Hilo burglary continues to be sought.
Man Involved in Violent Altercation Charged
Boris Ivanovich Vereshak, 61, has been charged in an incident last week that left a 24-year-old Pahoa man with stab wounds.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing Hilo teenager Sabrina Guerrero-Loa.
Scheduled Lane Closures Oct. 12-16
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
Nora Weakening Southeast of Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Nora.
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