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HFD Rescues Stranded Mariner in Hilo
Company 01 and Company 02 personnel responded to the shoreline following a 911 call from someone who was aboard a boat and heard calls for help.
HPD Continues Search for Man Missing 3 Years
He was reportedly last seen at his Leilani Street residence on or about April of 2016 and has not been heard from since.
Elderly Man Who Died in Lava Tube Fall Identified
An autopsy was performed on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and determined that the victim died as a result of injuries consistent with falling.
Cyclist Hit, Killed in Hilo Crash
A Hilo man has been arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide after a bicyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening on Kaumana Drive near the intersection of Wili Wili Street in Hilo.
UH Regents Pass New Rules, Resolution on Maunakea
The University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents approved new regulations that will impact the management and stewardship of of the university-managed land on Maunakea.
Vacation Rental Apps Smother Planning Dept
The Hawai‘i County Planning Department has spent months sifting through a mountain of paperwork in the form of 4,000 short-term vacation rental applications.
Regents Continue to Hear Testimony on Mauna Issues
The University of Hawa‘ii Board of Regents continue to take testimony regarding administrative rules for proposed public and commercial use on Maunakea lands.
Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Preview
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and time-honored advice still stands: Save room for pie.
Police Response on Ali‘i Drive Leads to 1 Arrest
A man was charged with disorderly conduct after getting into an altercation in the middle of Ali‘i Drive, causing all traffic to come to a halt.
Board of Regents to Vote on New Rules for Maunakea Lands
The University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents will make a decision today on new administrative rules for Maunakea lands.
Councilman Urges HPD ‘Pull Back’ on Maunakea Patrols
During the Hawaii County Finance Committee update on Maunakea spending Tuesday, District 5 Councilman Matt Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder urged HPD Chief Paul Ferreira to pull back patrols on Maunakea.
Kurt Suzuki Wears MAGA Hat and Flashes Two Fist Shaka, Gets Bear Hug From President
Maui’s Kurt Suzuki made national headlines Monday when he was introduced by President Trump during a recognition event at the White House for the members of the World Series Championship team.
Elderly Man Dies After Falling Down Lava Tube
A 71-year-old man has died after falling into a lava tube on his Poki Place property Monday in Hilo.
Fencing Stolen From Puna Park
On Nov. 4, park caretakers discovered that over 100 feet of fencing and top rail was stolen from the baseball field.
Two Big Island Areas Short on October Rain
Rainfall totals for 2019 through the end of October were near to above average at most of the rain gauges on the Big Island.
Kona Sanctuary Offers Home, Rehab to Exotic Animals
The Three Ring Exotic Ranch Animal Sanctuary recently welcomed six new faces to its grounds, offering further proof to the adage that good things come in pairs.
HFD Rescues Man Who Fell Down Obscured Shaft
The victim’s condition was unknown as of 2:30 p.m. Monday.
Hawaiian Kingdom Independence Day Celebration
ʻAha Kānaka Moku o Keawe is hosting a free and public educational seminar in celebration of Lā Kūʻokoʻa, the Hawaiian Kingdom Independence Day.
Officer Recognized for Work on Burglary Investigation in S. Kohala
Hawai‘i County Police Officer Joshua Pa was recognized as officer of the quarter by the Hawaii Island Security and Safety Professionals Association.
