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Man Survives 115-Foot Fall Near Volcano House
73-year-old Harry Osachy of Kurtistown had climbed over a barrier behind the Volcano House Hotel before falling into brush.
Eviction Looms For Sovereignty Foreclosure Activist
Kale Gumapac vows not to leave when the Sheriff’s Department comes calling to evict him from his home.
Father and Son Charged in Connection With Assault on Officer
Christopher Gonsalves, 48, and his son, Gordon Gonsalves, 21, were both arrested after the assault of an officer in Hawaiian Beaches, Pahoa.
Big Island Police to Begin DUI Checkpoint Blitz
HPD will be enforcing 20-30 checkpoints island-wide as part of a national campaign against drunk driving.
HPR Takes Over Ka`u Radio Station
KAHU-FM, Ka`u’s only radio station, has been transferred to Hawaii Public Radio which plans to be on the air within four weeks.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai`i from Colombia Earthquake
The 6.6 magnitude quake, which struck at 5:43 a.m. Hawai`i-time, occurred off the coast of Panama and Columbia.
35 mph Speed Limit Set for Hawaiian Paradise Park Roads
HPP motorists beware. Shower, Kaloli, Paradise, and Maku`u Drives have all been given official speed limits, enforceable by police.
Narcotics Enforcement Division Conducting Fly-Over Missions in Puna
Marijuana-related helicopter missions could last through Wednesday. Residents adversely affected by noise are urged to contact authorities.
Shop Celebrates 40, Giving Away Cars
Auto Body Hawaii in Kona is giving low-income families refurbished cars this Friday to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
UPDATE: Police Arrest Father and Son After Officer Assaulted
Christopher Gonsalves, 48, was found hiding in brush in Hawaiian Beaches. Another Christopher Gonsalves had been arrested minutes earlier in the same area.
UPDATE: Sunday’s Kilauea Earthquake Largest in Region Since 2000
4.8 magnitude quake originated 5 miles south of Kilauea Summit, second area quake to top 4.0 since 1983.
Hilo’s Jason Johnson Named Volcano House Chef
Hilo born-and-raised chef Jason Johnson has been named manager of culinary activities at Volcano House Restaurant.
OPINION: School Bus Snafu Principal Guilty of Common Sense
Principal Steve Hirakami is a man guilty of solving his students’ transportation woes. Unfortunately, he seems to have done that without first bowing to the appropriate bureaucrats.
UPDATE: Second Victim Identified in Mountain View Crash
Crash that severed power pole killed 54-year old Dino G. Capello and 36-year-old Patrick W. Agcalon of Mountain View.
Illegal Procedure: Hopes Dashed for Kohala Football Players
According to BIIF President Shawn Suzuki, the last-minute proposal by Kohala and Honoka`a violated procedural rules, keeping the proposal from officially being heard.
Isle Gas Prices Still Highest in Nation
Gasoline prices have fallen on the mainland in the past three months, but Hawaii still has the highest gasoline prices in the nation.
Kay LC Restaurant in Hilo Closing, “Kenichi” Opening
Hilo’s popular Kay LC restaurant is closing Aug. 15 and will reopen as ramen noodle house by the end of the month.
Former “Top Male Fittest CEO” Cited for Violating Hawai`i Securities Laws
David Low is accused of using over $200,000 for personal expenditures including car payments, registering a Ferrari, and dining out.
Gil Weakens, Hurricane Henriette Still Unpredictable
Hurricane located 1345 miles east south east of Hilo may pass south of Hawai`i on Sunday.
Anti-GMO Legislation Withdrawn; New Versions Forthcoming
County Councilwoman Margaret Wille today killed her Bill 79, but new versions of the legislation are expected from her and Councilwoman Brenda Ford.
