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Cyclist Rescued Off Maunakea Slopes
The 53-year-old man from Germany was found at an elevation of 12,000 feet and airlifted off the mountain by a Medivac Blackhawk.
Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival: From Portugal to Spain: An Iberian Feast
The ninth annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival hosted the Island of Hawai‘i event last Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
PGV Plans to Begin Drilling on New Well
PGV plans to commence drilling operations for the geothermal well Kapoho State on Oct. 18.
Barricaded Man Taken Safely into Custody
After an over six-hour standoff, police officials were able to take a Kona man safely into custody.
Missing Diver Possibly Shark Attack Victim
Delatorre, 45, failed to return home following a solo dive last Friday night.
Hydrochloric Acid Spill Contained in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Fire Department has reported a hydrogen chloride acid spill that occurred a little after 6 a.m. Thursday in the Waiakea District in Hilo.
MISSING: Kauka Kaimana Kalei Hunekai Santiago, 17, Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 17-year-old Hilo boy who was reported missing earlier this summer.
IRONMAN Launches New Endurance Training App
IRONMAN on Wednesday announced a new training app scheduled for full release in 2020.
Parade of Nations Marches Through Kona
There are few settings in the world where every ten feet you move, you’re likely to hear a new language.
MISSING: William Palea, 66, Kailua-Kona
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is searching for a 66-year-old Kailua-Kona man who has been reported as missing.
Police Arrest 18 Motorists for DUI Offenses
The Hawai`i Police Department arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Sept. 30–Oct. 6, 2019.
IRONMAN Road Closures Start Thursday
Road closures for Vega IRONMAN week begin Thursday. Roads on race day will close at around 6 a.m.
Over 2k Athletes Registered for IRONMAN Race
About 2,500 of the world’s top triathletes are registered to compete in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 12 at the 2019 Vega IRONMAN. Fifty-seven of those athletes are from Hawai‘i.
Warrant Sweep Nets 15 People
A warrant sweep through East Hawaii netted 15 people. The operation was performed in cooperation with the police department and US Marshalls.
IRONMAN Outreach: ‘In Giving, We Receive’
Monday, a group of 50 associated with the VEGA IRONMAN World Championship made a trek up mauka to participate in grounds restoration at Halau Ka‘eaikahelelani.
HPD Charges Man With Theft, Forgery
The Hawaiʻi Police Department arrested and charged a 42-year-old Hawaiian Beaches man following an incident at a bank.
MISSING: Jarryd Ahquin, 34, Hawai‘i Island
Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
HPD Receives Funding for Body-Worn Cameras
The Hawai‘i County Police Department has received funding to purchase approximately 300 body cameras for the department’s patrol officers.
Hilo Man Charged for Various Drugs, Firearms
Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged a 20-year old male with an array of drug and firearms offenses.
