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A man wanted in connection to burglaries in Waikōloa area arrested following foot chase
On Wednesday evening, South Kohala patrol officers arrested 23-year-old Tyson Stephens in Waikōloa shortly after 5 p.m., when police spotted him in a rocky pasture near a golf course on the west (makai) side of Waikōloa Village.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 14-20: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, enroll your keiki in a Spring Break program, explore the moon and more
There’s once again something for everybody to enjoy during the next week around the island.
Public input sought on how to shape future management of Hawai‘i tourism
A website was launched to provide information about the study. The site includes an online public survey. Anyone who has an interest in Hawai‘i tourism is invited to take the survey and share their thoughts.
Proposed coffee labeling bill moves from House to Senate committees for hearing
On March 7, House Bill 2298 passed the House with amendments and was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary Senate committees for a hearing.
Researchers: Olympic tower construction could damage Tahiti reef ecosystem
A new study by researchers from the University of Hawai‘i and Arizona State University along with community partners in Tahiti found that just dredging the site would cause at least $1.3 million in damage to the live reef habitat.
Big Island police renew request for information about suspect in Waikōloa burglaries
23-year-old Tyson Stephens is also a person of interest in three additional burglaries, two trespassing investigations and an additional unauthorized entry of dwelling incident in the same area.
Big Island Substance Abuse Council installs 2 new Narcan vending machines in Hilo
Narcan is safe and easy to use, and the vending machines make the medication free and easy to access.
Temporary shutoff scheduled in Kona for waterline connection
Water will be turned off from 8 a.m. to noon on Ali‘i Drive between Ali‘i Lani Townhomes, Ali‘i Point Subdivision, including Kona by the Sea, Kona Riviera Villa and Ali‘i Gardens Marketplace.
US Army issues Big Island convey alerts for Wednesday through Friday
“This training is critical to ensure military units and service members are ready to accomplish their mission and return home safely,” according to the US Army Garrison Hawai‘i Public Affairs Office.
Blessing ceremony celebrates completion of accessibility project at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo
The project’s primary goal was to enhance accessibility throughout the park to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. It is one of several projects around the Big Island to ensure county parks meet the act’s requirements and make them more accessible.
Hilo man facing charges following theft of stolen company van
Hawai‘i Island police announced they had arrested 23-year-old Dylan Riley Balangatan of Hilo on March 12, charging him with auto theft and theft.
Hilo man arrested after reportedly crashing his vehicle on Wainaku Bridge, forcing its closure
Hawai‘i Island police responded to the collision just after midnight. When they arrived on scene they found an unoccupied 2005 Honda Pilot sports utility vehicle that had struck the concrete reinforced bridge railing and sustained heavy front-end damage.
Report of Puna burglary leads to 2 arrests
Charges against Michael Kamahele, 31, of Hilo, and Jessinie Akui, 27, of Volcano, stem from a report of a burglary in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Kea‘au on Thursday evening.
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urges IRS to extend federal tax filing deadline for those impacted by Maui wildfires
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation in urging the Internal Revenue Service Commissioner, Danny Werfel, to extend the 2023 federal tax filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses impacted by the Maui wildfires.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Kamehameha III during the annual Kauikeaouli Festival
The birthday tribute will honor the ali‘i who envisioned Hawai‘i to be a place of education and enlightenment.
Update: Wainaku Bridge in South Hilo reopens after car vehicle crash
The bridge closed after the incident so engineers could assess its structural integrity.
Astronomers detect star being torn apart by a supermassive black hole
Using the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN) system, on Feb. 22, 2023, the team detected a sudden surge in brightness followed by a rapid dimming in the galaxy NGC 3799, located about 160 million light-years from Earth.
Mayor Roth proclaims 2024 ‘The Year of the Forest Bird’ in Hawai‘i County
Hawai‘i is experiencing a bird extinction crisis, with roughly two-thirds of its known native manu
nahele species having become extinct.
Hawai‘i Fire Department dispatcher honored for swift action following 911 call
Allison Ford’s prompt and efficient intervention was crucial, leading to her patient’s swift transport to North Hawai‘i Community Hospital and subsequent full recovery.
