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BIDR, KARES Respond to New HIHS Partnership Agreement
Hawai’i Isand Humane Society Friday released a rescue partnership agreement and local rescue group founders responded.
Decomposed Body Located Off Saddle Road Identified
Hawai’i Police Department officials say the decomposed body found just off Saddle Road on July 16 has been identified.
Former Kealakehe Student Gives Back Through Supply Spree
Christy Logan’s idea for a supply fundraiser stemmed from substitute teaching a first grade class that was low on supplies.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/24/15
Kilauea’s summit began to inflate on Thursday after showing deflation for most of the week. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the change is part of the current DI event.
Woman Arrested, Charged After Stealing Truck, Handgun
A Pahoa woman was arrested on Thursday following a July 9 incident where she stole a truck that had an unloaded handgun inside.
Pair Rescued from Rapid Water Below Piihonua Bridge
A pair of individuals required rescue Thursday afternoon after being injured and unable to get themselves out of a waterfall area beneath Piihonua Bridge.
Trade Wind Weather Expected Today
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds are expected across the islands Friday. An increase in showers and humidity is expected from Friday afternoon through…
Large Swell Builds Today
Thanks to a storm that recently developed east of New Zealand, a large south swell is anticipated to begin to arrive in Hawaii late Friday…
Kealakehe Grad Utrera Joins Camp Coach in New Jersey
After losing his mother to cancer, Kealakehe graduate Deion Utrera is looking to restart his basketball career with a familiar coach in Toms River, N.J.
UH-Hilo: AD Announcement Could Come Next Week
Either Patrick Guillen or Joshua Doody could be named UH-Hilo’s permanent athletic director next week, according to a school spokesperson.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/23/15
The summit of Kilauea continues to show deflation as the lava lake within the Overlook crater has fluctuated only slightly over the past 24 hours.
Honolulu-Bound Flight Diverts to Kona
A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu from Los Angeles was forced to land at the Kona International Airport Thursday morning after declaring an emergency.
DOE Plans Implementation of USDA Meal Pilot Program
The Department of Education plans to implement a pilot program stemming from the United States Department of Agriculture that will provide free meal services.
Hawai’i County Council To Discuss $90K Grant to Battle Fire Ants
Hawai’i County Council meets Friday morning in Kona.
Officials to Hold Pahoa Roundabout Meeting
Crews are expected to begin work on the Pahoa Roundabout at the beginning of August. The project was delayed in 2014 due to the June 27 lava flow.
Trade Winds Increase Later Today
More typical trade winds will return across the area late Thursday, and briefly strengthen from Thursday night through Friday. An increase in showers and…
Advisory Swell Expected for Weekend
Thanks to a storm that recently developed east of New Zealand, a large south swell is anticipated to begin to arrive in Hawaii late Friday…
Big Island Represented at Special Olympics World Games
Three Special Olympics Hawai’i athletes, including Kona’s Isaiah Wong, will compete in the Special Olympics World Games, held in Los Angeles.
Visitor from China Drowns in Waikoloa
A Chinese national died from an apparent drowning at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Wednesday afternoon.
Subcontractor Electrocuted at Waikoloa Resort
A 34-year-old Honoka’a man has died as the result of a electric shock at a Waikoloa resort. The man was a subcontractor working on renovations.
