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Police Release April 19 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Officials Say Kulani Prison to Reopen July 2014
They say reopening the Big Island prison will save the state $5 million currently spent housing Hawaii inmates in mainland facilities.
UPDATE: Search For Possible WaveRunner Thief Called Off
The owner of the company from which the personal watercraft was stolen believes the thief may have jumped off it and swam to shore.
Satellite to ‘Flare’ Near North Star Tonight
If clouds cooperate, the brief flash will occur between 8:08 and 8:09 p.m. in the northern part of the sky.
Pahala Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary Friday
Hula, music and other events will be offered at the facility, the first public and school library to be built in Hawaii.
Arrests Made in Shooting Death of Former Big Island Resident
Murder charges have been filed in the death of Edline Chun, a 1957 graduate of Hilo High and respected faculty member at a New York university.
Hawaii Lawmakers to Take Up Background Check Bill Friday
While efforts to expand the checks failed today in the US Senate, the matter remains alive in the state Legislature.
Help Needed Identifying Pedestrian Killed on Highway in Glenwood
The man was walking on the highway near the 18-mile marker at around 3 a.m.
Naniloa Seeks Bankruptcy Court Approval for Plan
The plan calls for five years of monthly payments to the bank to which the resort owes nearly $10 million, followed by a $9.5 million balloon payment.
No Tsunami From Another Strong New Guinea Quake
The strong tremor was the fourth in five weeks to strike the region.
Awards Adding Up for UH-Hilo Math Student
Marissa Loving, a graduating senior, has accumulated more than $500,000 in fellowships and other awards toward her doctoral studies.
Effort to Resolve Health Care Shortage Expands to Congress
While state efforts are already underway, Hawaii’s congressional delegation introduces legislation to boost health care on the neighbor islands.
US, Hawaii Flags at Half-Staff Until Sunset Saturday
The move is out of respect for the victims in the bombings Monday at the Boston Marathon.
OPINION: Sen. Hirono vs the Xenophobes
To boost tourism from Asia, the first term senator must battle cultural paranoia in Washington.
Big Island Runners Ryan, Perry Safe After Boston Marathon Explosion
Two marathon runners from the Big Island are OK following a pair of explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line.
Another Record Temperature Set Sunday in Hilo
The thermometer hit 87 degrees at Hilo’s airport, two degrees warmer than the previous record for April 14.
Midnight Collections Tonight at Three Big Isle Post Offices
The post offices will have specially marked boxes or drop-off slots for last-minute income tax filers.
Governor Releases $7.5M for Lanakila Homes Renovations
The 50-year-old affordable rental complex has sat empty for more than a decade.
Project to Expand Kawaihae Small Boat Berthings Set for June
A new floating dock 445 feet long will add 25 new berthing stalls.
Hawaii Nui Brewing Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
Hilo-based Hawaii Nui Brewing, makers of Mehana and Hawaii Nui beer brands, has filed for bankruptcy.
