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1 man arrested after a search warrant at Hilo home yields large amounts of meth, cocaine

A Hilo man is facing various drug and firearm charges after search warrant on a residence in East Hawaii led to the discovery of over 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, over 0.5 pounds of cocaine and a revolver.

Mauna Loa Eruption Day 12: Threat to Daniel K. Inouye Highway over for now

The leading edge of the Mauna Loa eruption has stalled and is currently no longer a threat to Daniel K. Inouye Highway.

Hilo man indicted in connection to domestic incident at Prince Kuhio Plaza

A Hilo man initially charged with kidnapping a slew of other offenses in Hilo District was indicted by Hilo Grand Jury on Thursday.

Public input sought on protection and future use of Pōhue Bay area

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park invites the community to participate in a public meeting regarding protection and potential future use of the remote 16,451-acre Kahuku-Pōhue parcel the park acquired earlier this year.

What happens if Saddle Road is closed because of the Mauna Loa eruption?

The Daniel K. Inouye Highway, or Saddle Road, is quite possibly the most important roadway on the island.

27-year-old man faces charges in connection to string of Kona burglaries

A 3rd District Court judge maintained bail on a man accused of string of burglaries over the past few days.

3 visitors from Kazakhstan cited for hiking in closed area of Mauna Loa Forest Reserve

Three men from Kazakhstan were cited on Wednesday after being seen by three different law enforcement agencies, in the closed area of the Mauna Loa Forest Reserve.

Puna man faces felony charges in connection to domestic incident

A Puna man is facing various felony offenses following a domestic incident at a Hawaiian Paradise Park residence in October, including damaging another person’s Toyota 4Runner.

Mauna Loa eruption Day 11: Flow near highway cut off from fresh lava

Fissure 3 began spouting exceptionally tall fountains of lava last night.

Keiki experience first-time ocean adventures provided by Big Island nonprofit

For Children to Flourish is a nonprofit organization that provides free ocean adventures for local children, families and those working for and with the next generation.

UH-Hilo’s Kamakawiwoʻole named PacWest Defender of the Week

The senior from Kaimukī, Oʻahu, had a total of seven steals, three blocked shots, 18 rebounds and 28 points in both games last week.

UH-Hilo’s Peat claims title of PacWest men’s basketball Defender of the Week

Peat made his large defensive presence known during road victories against Hawai‘i Pacific University and Chaminade. He also had 31 points on the offensive end.

Hawai‘i police investigate active shooter hoax call at Kea‘au High School

The caller claimed there was a Caucasian male at Kea‘au High School with a firearm who had shot multiple students in a classroom and was now roaming the campus — but it was all a hoax.

Santa Claus comes to Kings’ Shops in Waikōloa

Selfies with Santa are scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10-11 and 17-18 at the center stage.

Flags ordered at half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Gov. Josh Green’s order, at the direction of President Joe Biden, is in effect until sunset today.

Mauna Loa eruption Day 10: Leading front of lava flow about 1.8 miles from Saddle Road; overflow breaks out upslope

The question of when and if the lava flow reaches and crosses Saddle Road is on everyone’s minds.

Former Hawaii Community Correctional Center officer sentenced to prison for role in assault of inmate

A former correctional officer at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for his role in the assault of an inmate and his participation in a multi-year conspiracy to cover-up the abuse.

Hawaiʻi Sustainability Summit names top policy priorities for 2023

The summit aimed to break down silos and drive shared priority agreements that can catalyze sweeping policy shifts for all of the islands.

Kamuela Philharmonic conducting 12th annual Youth Concerto Competition

This season’s Madeline Schatz-Harris Youth Concerto Competition will be held virtually via recorded auditions, focusing on the winds, brass, percussion and piano families of instruments.

New rat lungworm disease resource to help doctors with diagnosis, treatment

A new review paper, led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researchers, was recently published to educate medical professionals in the United States and around the world as they encounter an increasing number of patients suffering from the disease.
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