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Lau Steps Down from Managing Director Post, Announces Mayoral Run
Hawai’i County Managing Director Wally Lau announced his resignation on Thursday, the same day he announced his run for Hawai’i County Mayor.
Search for Wanted Honoka’a Man Continues
Kanen-Dean Ventura-Flores, 18, continues to be sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on a bench warrant for contempt of court.
Community Remembers Onizuka on Challenger Anniversary
Onizuka was the first astronaut from Hawai’i, as well as the first Asian American and first of Japanese ancestry, to reach space.
Detective Todd Honored as ‘Officer of the Month’
Detective Grant Todd received the “Officer of the Month” honor for his efforts in investigating the case of a wanted man.
VOLCANO WATCH: A geological tour of the Hawaiian Islands (Hawai’i)
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues its geologic tour of the Hawaiian islands, exploring Hawai’i, in this week’s Volcano Watch.
Light Winds Today, Relief in Sight
Light winds are expected to hold through Friday. Sea breezes could generate light showers over leeward and interior areas Friday afternoon. The trades are…
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Kona Side
A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for west facing shores of the Big Island. The northwest swell will continue to gradually fade and should…
South Korean Man Charged in Resort Stabbing
Kyoung Sun Yoo, 59, of South Korea is expected to make his first appearance in court on Friday.
Grounded Kohanaiki Vessel Removed
Salvage firm Cates International dove the site on Thursday and will dive again on Friday to ensure that all remaining pieces of the boat have been extracted from the water.
Dengue: No New Cases, Three Infectious
The Hawai’i Department of Health lists three of the 241 total confirmed cases as “potentially infectious.”
Fontes Charged in Murder of Puna Man
Eric James Fontes Jr. has been charged in the murder of Barton Allen Bumatay.
Plane Lands Safely in Kona Following Emergency Declaration
The aircraft was an Airbus 321 whose emergency declaration was a result of a hydraulic issue, according to FAA spokesperson Ian Gregor.
Final Farewells to Late Senator Gilbert Kahele
A final tribute will be paid to the late Senator Gilbert Kahele as a motorcade will pass by the State Capitol on Beretania Street on Oahu next Tuesday morning.
Police Investigate Hilo Attempted Robbery
An attempted robbery in Hilo Wednesday evening is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Missing 87-Year-Old Woman Located
The Hawai’i Police Department issued an alert that Tsusurue Osakai was missing Wednesday at about 6:30 p.m. Another alert notice that she was located was sent just before 4:45 a.m. Thursday.
Hazy, Humid and Hot Again Today
Light winds and a rather dry, stable weather pattern will continue through Friday. Returning trades Saturday will usher in some windward…
High Surf Warning For Kona Side Today
The current warning level west-northwest swell is expected to top out early Thursday and slowly fade Thursday and Friday. Another…
Police Search for Missing 87-Year-Old Woman
Tsusurue Osaki is 5-foot-1 and weighs 130 pounds. She has short gray hair.
AG: FanDuel, DraftKings Considered Gambling in Hawai’i
Daily fantasy sports contests like those run by FanDuel and DraftKings are considered illegal gambling under Hawai’i law, according to Attorney General Douglas Chin.
South Korean Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder
Authorities say the suspect, identified as 59-year-old Kyong Sun Yoo of Yuseong Gu, South Korea, had confronted the victim while he was in the room with a woman known to the suspect.
