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Big Island Dengue Count Holds at 260
So far this week, only one new case has been added to the count.
3.7M Earthquake Shook Volcano Wednesday Evening
The United States Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 4.1 miles, about 2.4 miles west of Kilauea’s summit at 6 p.m.
DLNR Names Permanent Big Island DOCARE Chief
DLNR DOCARE’s Lino Kamakau was acting as the island’s branch chief for the past year and a half.
Wanted Honoka’a Man Located, Charged
Christian H. Olivera has been located by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Man Charged with Attempted Murder in January Honoli’i Shooting
John Perez was charged with attempted second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a separate felony, ownership/possession prohibited, and firearm on highway.
Kona’s Dorian in ‘Eddie’ Field
Kona’s Shane Dorian is one of 28 competitors that have been given the official green light for the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, which starts at 8 a.m. Thursday.
Trade Wind Weather Returns for Big Island
Trade wind weather is forecast to return Thursday. Clouds and passing showers will favor windward and mauka areas as the trade winds take over. Lighter winds…
North & West Shores Under High Surf Warning
Our current large northwest swell is expected to build Thursday and peak in the afternoon. This swell is forecast to be a bit more westerly than the…
Voter Fraud Charged Against Former County Council Candidate
Tiffany Edwards Hunt is a blogger and a 2014 County Council District 5 candidate, who is said to have violated Section 19-3.5, Hawai’i Revised Statutes.
Dengue Fever Count Rises By One
Since September, 235 Big Island residents have been affected by the virus, along with 25 island visitors.
DOH Aides in Pacific Zika Virus Testing
The testing has provided officials in American Samoa and the Republic of the Marshall Islands with the first laboratory evidence of zika transmission in the pair of jurisdictions.
Police Continue to Search for Missing Puna Man
Authorities issued an initial alert just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday for the man, identified as Wayne Uglum, who was last seen on foot in Orchidland at about 7 a.m. Monday morning.
Man Arrested in Connection to January Honoli’i Shooting
The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder.
Gabbard Takes House Floor to Recognize Invasive Species Awareness
Representative Tulsi Gabbard spoke on the House floor Wednesday in recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness. In her speech, the Congresswoman highlighted the harmful impacts of invasive species in Hawai’i and across the country. She also encouraged lawmakers to co-sponsor and pass the Areawide Integrated Pest Management Act, H.R. 3893, which she introduced last November. […]
Three Big Island UPS Drivers Honored for Safe Driving
Glen Muraki of Kamuela and Brian Taketa of Kealakekua were inducted, along with Myron Yamagushi of Holualoa. The trio works in Kona.
Walker’s Triple-Double Keeps UH-Hilo in Playoff Race
Senior Nate Walker recorded the first triple-double in program history, helping UH-Hilo pick up its fourth straight victory.
Windward Showers, Kona Sunshine Today
The current large north swell will continue to subside tonight and Wednesday, but another very large northwest swell will begin to arrive late Wednesday and peak Thursday. Wind…
High Surf Warning Extended Again
Another large northwest swell is expected Wednesday through Thursday, which will be from a more distant source. The swell is expected to show Thursday…
Police Search for Missing 64-Year-Old Man
A 64-year-old missing man is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Coast Guard Searching for Owner of Found Kayak
Watchstanders at the Sector Honolulu Command Center received a report at 10:40 p.m. from a good Samaritan who noted they recovered the kayak in the area of Keauhou Bay, near Kahaluu.
