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UPDATE: Carjacking Suspect Captured
The arrest brought to a close the manhunt for the alleged carjacker who stole a vehicle from a Kurtistown woman this morning on Kilauea Avenue.
Flossie Now a Depression, But Still Packing a Rainy Punch
Thje storm’s weakening winds mean it is now a tropical depression, but its thunderstorms today pounded first Kohala and then Maui.
UPDATE: Gusty Winds Causing Power Outages
As more roads in Puna are closed by fallen trees, HELCO cautions the public to beware of downed power lines.
Civil Defense: Winds From Flossie Following More Northern Track
The National Weather Service has reduced its forecast for rainfall expected on the Big Island to two to four inches, with up to six inches in isolated areas.
Authorities Prepare for Flossie’s Arrival
Hawaii County has ordered that all non-essential employees stay home Monday and has encouraged private employers to do the same.
UPDATE: Flossie Weakens Slightly, Landfall Expected Monday Morning
Forecasters said Sunday morning they expect gradual weakening of the storm over the next 48 hours.
ANALYSIS: Gay Marriage in Hawai`i – Benefits Beyond Tourism
The longer legislators here postpone a decision on same-sex marriage, the more federal benefits same sex couples (and the Hawai`i economy at large) will be prevented from receiving.
Funding Problems to Close YWCA Pool Aug. 31
The pool that has been a recreation mainstay in Hilo for four decades is not bringing in enough revenue to stay open, YWCA officials said.
UPDATE: Engine Failure Forces Hard Landing for Tour Chopper
The Federal Aviation Administration said there were no immediate reports of injuries after the helicopter auto-rotated to the ground.
Funding Complete for New Interisland Cargo Terminal in Hilo
Hilo Harbor’s Pier 4 will provide an alternative to the existing interisland barge terminal and reduce congestion at the harbor’s other piers.
NASA’s ‘Rock Star’ Telescope Subject of Imiloa Talk
The project scientist for the Kepler Space Telescope will discuss its ground-breaking discoveries and assisting research by a Big Island observatory.
Low Numbers Force Kohala to Bow Out of Football Season
A mixture of low numbers and a rising forfeiture fee were factors in the decision to cancel Kohala’s football season.
State Taking Steps to Prevent Spread of Mosquito
Officials are concerned about the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito which can transmit dengue fever; the mosquito is already established on the Big Island.
UPDATE: One Charged in Connection with Gunshots Fired
Police said the incident that occurred late Monday night resulted in the arrest of five individuals, include two juveniles.
Kailua-Kona Group Unveils Plan for Village
Allowing sidewalk dining is among the goals in the five-year plan adopted by the Kailua Village Business Improvement District.
Humane Society Again Offering ‘Primp Your Pit’ Program
The campaign offers spaying or neutering of pit bull terriers and their mixes as well as a nail trim for a $20 fee.
Police Officer Wounds Kona Man Threatening Suicide
Police said the man was attempting to use a rifle on himself when he was shot by the officer in the shoulder.
County Looking to Continue LED Streetlight Conversion
As the cost of the new fixtures come down next year, the county will resume the replacement of old low-pressure sodium streetlights.
OPINION: Hidden Gems – Hawaii’s Little-Known New Laws
While the rest of the world celebrates a royal baby, we unwrap some little-known bundles of jargon.
Kailua-Kona Brush Fire Blackens 1,000 Acres, Nearly Contained
The fire prompted the temporary evacuation Saturday of 300 residents of two apartment buildings for several hours.
