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Visitor Dies While Swimming at ‘End of the World’
Hawai’i County Fire Department rescuers recovered the body of a 36-year-old visitor who died while swimming at End of the World in Keauhou.
Man Wanted for Questioning in Honoli’i Shooting
The Hawai’i Police Department is on the search for 29-year-old Scottie Yanagawa, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting in the Honoli’i area on Jan. 31.
Ige Supports County’s Effort, Not Ready to Call State-Level Emergency
Governor David Ige noted in his statement that, “the state supports the county’s effort to break the cycle of dengue fever infection and transmission on Hawai’i Island.”
One New Dengue Case Added as County Declares Emergency
One additional case of dengue fever has been confirmed on the Big Island since Friday.
Dengue: Mayor Kenoi Declares ‘State of Emergency’
The State of Emergency will suspend the law that prohibits tires being accepted at County landfills.
HPD: Stolen Autographed Boxing Gloves Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department says the gloves were removed from a Hawaiian Beaches home in mid-January.
Pedestrian Dies in Waimea Single-Vehicle Crash
An early Sunday morning single-vehicle crash left an unidentified man dead in Waimea.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 8-12
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Cool & Dry Conditions Expected Today
Cool and dry weather is forecast through Wednesday. Temperatures will gradually increase over the second half of the week. Winds will shift…
New NW Swell Builds Today, Larger Swell Soon
A new shot of northwest swell is expected to build today, hold through Tuesday morning, then fade. A solid large northwest swell is expected to…
Konawaena Leaves No Doubt in DI Title Victory
With a healthy Chanelle Molina back in the lineup, Konawaena imposed its dominance on Hilo in Saturday night’s BIIF Division I Championship Game.
Kupuna Caucus Unveils 2016 Legislative Package
Bills included in the package address a variety of issues that impact seniors’ health and safety.
Cold Front Could Bring Showers/Winds Sunday
Fair and mostly dry weather will prevail across the state through much of today. A strong cold front will reach Kauai late this afternoon, then sweep southeast through…
New NW to Build Sunday
Another northwest swell is expected to fill in Sunday and hold through early next week. A solid large northwest…
Temporary Water Shut-Off Saturday in Hilo
Department of Water Supply crews will be conducting waterline work for the Kapiolani Street Extension Project.
Fourteen Companies Apply for Two Big Island Dispensary Licenses
For the past decade and a half, it has been legal for patients to grow their own medical marijuana with the proper permits, but last, summer dispensaries were legalized.
HPD Identifies Wanted Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting
Ronald Barawis was shot during an incident that began Friday morning at about 12:20 a.m. in the drive-thru of a fast food restaurant in Hilo.
Dengue: Three ‘Potentially Infectious’ as Count Reaches 250
Proactive spraying will take place at Kealakehe Elementary School on Saturday.
HPD Searches for Missing Kona Woman
Authorities on the Big Island are on the search for a missing 62-year-old woman from Kona.
