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Police Release Feb. 26 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Gabbard Recognizes National Entrepreneurship Week
In recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week, Representative Tulsi Gabbard spoke on the House floor Friday, highlighting Hawai’i’s small business owners.
VOLCANO WATCH: Mauna Loa, Earth’s Largest Active Volcano, is Still Stirring
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses how Mauna Loa, the earth’s largest active volcano, is still stirring in this week’s Volcano Watch.
Moderate Trades Expected Today
The moderate trades will gradually weaken and allow for sea breezes to take hold over the weekend. Expect a few afternoon showers over leeward and interior…
High Surf Warning Extended Again
Our current large northwest swell is expected to hold pretty steady today and begin to slowly fade over the weekend….
Hilo Man Found Not Guilty in 2014 Airplane Assault
The ruling for the 2014 incident came on Wednesday and was based on terms between Tanouye’s attorney and a prosecutor who agreed upon facts, including conclusions from mental health experts.
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.
