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Punahele Street Closed by Fallen Tree Branch Monday Night
The street was closed for several hours while a county crew cleared the debris.
Free Tax Help for Seniors and Low-Middle Income Families
Starting Feb. 1, seniors and low-to-middle income families can receive free tax help at locations around the Big Island as part of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program.
One Big Island Police Officer Fired in 2012
The termination resulted from the commission of a crime, the same reason for the firing of one of five officers terminated in 2011.
Hula Festivities Honor ‘Iolani Luahine
This year, the 11th Annual ‘Iolani Luahine Hula Festival takes place on January 24, 25, and 26, at the Hulihe’e Palace grounds and at the King Kamehameha Hotel’s courtyard.
UPDATE: Cousins Held Without Bail For Murder
The Krause cousins are being held without bail in connection with the suspected murder of a Hawaiian Acres man missing since Dec. 30.
Souki Introduces Bill Legalizing Recreational Use of Marijuana
The bill would allow for personal and non-public use of marijuana by those age 21 and over.
Spring Semester Enrollment Drops at UH-Hilo, HCC
The drop was the first at both schools since the mid-2000s.
Motorists Advised to Avoid Kilauea-Pauahi Intersection This Weekend
Ongoing work to repave Kilauea Avenue is disrupting traffic but is also ahead of schedule.
Job Fair for Veterans Jan. 31 in Hilo
A job fair will be held for current and former active-duty military and their spouses as part of the 2013 Hiring Our Heroes Event on Jan. 31.
UPDATE: No Sharks Spotted, Kiholo Bay Reopened
A helicopter survey done off the waters off Kiholo turned up no sign of the animal.
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Missing-Person-Murder Case
Police have arrested Claude Krauss of Kurtistown on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of Puna resident Dante Peter Gilman.
Legislature Opens With New Leadership, Entertainment
State lawmakers have new leadership and an upbeat opinion of the economy, if opening day ceremonies are any indication.
UPDATE: Fisherman Search Continues For Fourth Day Today
The missing man, identified as Roland Gacayan Sr. of Pahala, fell off a cliff on Sunday.
Hapuna Beach Recognized; Colored Beaches Not So Much
Travel + Leisure magazine rates Hapuna as family-friendly, but the many-hued Big Island beaches lose out to black sand on Maui.
Police: Speeding, Drugs May Be Factors in Fatal Kona Crash
A 27-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died in the one-car collision that occurred early this morning on Route 190 south of Pu`uanahulu.
Hilo Man Faces Sentence of 20+ Years in Federal Drug Case
The prison term is the result of the second federal drug conviction for Francis Ogata in the past eight years.
Search On For Fisherman Who Fell Off South Point Cliff
Fellow fisherman lost sight of the man about 50 feet offshore.
Man, Woman Rescued After Fall Down Gulch Near Kukaiau
The man who fell 60 feet down the gulch Sunday night was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital in critical condition.
Father of Child Run Over Charged With Manslaughter
Pedro Peter was being held on more than $50,000 bail after being charged with 10 offenses in the death of his 3-year-old son.
Martin’s First Court Appearance Short; Hearing Set for Jan. 31
Today marked the first court appearance for Keaka Martin, who allegedly shot two police officers on Jan. 2, since his arrest and hospitalization.
