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Man Indicted on Sex Assault Against Minor

An indictment is merely an allegation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Astronomers on Maunakea Discover New Objects in Galaxy

Astronomers from UCLA and W. M. Keck Observatory discovered four more bizarre objects near the Milky Way galaxy’s supermassive black hole.

DUI’s Up In Early 2020 Compared With 2019

There have also been 38 major accidents so far this year compared with 32 during the same period last year.

HPD Charges Mt. View Man With Robbery, Other Offenses

On Sunday morning, Puna patrol officers responded to a report of a disorderly male outside of a business on Pāhoa Village Road.

Police Seek Man Wanted for Arrest, Questioning

Anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311.

DLNR Projects Kawaihae Harbor Repairs at $8 Million

The entire harbor and the wharf are currently unusable and off-limits.

Flooding Event Greatest Since Hurricane Lane

The major difference between precipitation during Lane as compared to this weekend is the rate of precipitation fall.

Evidence Shows Possibility of Volcanic Activity on Venus

A study conducted by a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa planetary scientist revealed evidence of possibly active volcanic activity on Venus.

Wet Conditions to Persist Through the Weekend

Weather experts predict wet conditions to persist throughout the weekend as rain showers moved across the Big Island Friday.

Pāhoa Residence Total Loss After Fire

The source of the fire remains under investigation. 

Police Charge Murder Suspect, Identify Victim

Utecht is being held in lieu of $553,000 bail pending his initial court appearance scheduled for Friday.

HPD Renews Search for Man Wanted for Escape

The Hawaiʻi Police Department continues to look for Joseph Augustino Narzisi.

Herbicide Ban Dies as Council Fails to Override Mayoral Veto

The vote swung on the reversal of District 4 Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz, who was the only member of the Council to change her position Wednesday.

Flash Flood Watch For Big Island: Wind Advisory, High Surf and Gale Warnings Extended

Flash flooding is life threatening. Do not cross fast flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.

County to Close Beaches Amid High Winds

The warning means dangerous and severe sustained winds of at least 35 mph with gusts over 60 mph are expected.

Disoriented Hiker Requires Chopper Rescue in Volcano

In its report, HFD reminded the public to familiarize themselves with terrain and weather conditions before setting out on a hike.

Police Looking for Kona Furlough Inmate Who Failed to Report

Narzisi has been living in the Going Home Hawaii residential furlough house in Kona and was reported missing from an overnight check.

Hilo Woman Pulls Slug From Mouth After Eating Island Naturals Sandwich

The health food store Island Naturals maintains its green placard after a Hilo woman discovered the slug in one of the avocado sandwiches she had made at the deli.

YouTube Sailors Survive, Salvage Catamaran That Snapped in Half Amid Storm

Couple recounts harrowing experience that took place SW of the Big Island in the early morning hours of Dec. 22.

Volcano Watch: Scientists Look to Hawaiian Chants for Mention of Past Crater Lakes

This week’s edition dives into Hawaiian lore on a search for knowledge.
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