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Inmate Charged with Murder in Death of Frank Pauline Jr.
An inmate at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Frank Pauline Jr., who was serving a life sentence for the murder and rape of Dana Ireland.
Silent Bike Ride to Honor Cyclists Injured or Killed by Motorists
The 2015 “Ride of Silence” in Hilo will start at 5 p.m. at the Hawaii County building parking lot to memorialize cyclists injured or killed by motorists, and to raise awareness on roads.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/19/15
The lava lake levels at the Overlook crater has shown a slight increase in the past day. Seismic levels at Kilauea’s summit have mellowed out.
Maintenance Scheduled for Kona Aquatic Center
The Department of Parks and Recreation will temporarily close the Kona Community Aquatic Center between May 29 and June 3.
Liliuokalani Gardens Closes for Fire Ant Treatment
Queen Liliuokalani Gardens will close during the morning hours on Tuesday as Department of Parks and Recreation officials treat the area for little fire ants.
Variable Winds Expected Soon
Breezy trade wind weather is expected through Tuesday. Trades are forecasted to weaken Wednesday as a front approaches from the northwest. Variable winds…
NW Builds, Small Southerly Mix Today
A small mix of southerly swells brings small waves through Wednesday. Storm activity in the Tasman Sea could bring us swell later this week, starting Thursday…
Suspects Sought in Supermarket Warehouse Burglary
Police are seeking two young men in connection with an overnight burglary of a HIlo supermarket warehouse.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/18/15
No changes in tilt have occurred at the summit of Kilauea in the past day. Seismic activity, while still heightened, has also decreased.
Voting ‘Irregularities’ Lead to HSTA Re-Vote
The Hawai’i State Teachers Association plans to hold a re-vote of its April state officer election after reported voting “irregularities.”
HVO Explains Possible Kilauea Scenarios
As lava lake levels at Kilauea’s summit continue to decrease, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory prepares for what may be to come.
Scheduled Lane Closures May 18-22
The Department of Transportation has announced weekly road closures for the Big Island.
Trade Wind Weather Today, Change Ahead
Breezy trade winds are expected to continue through Tuesday with decreasing trades expected Wednesday. Showers will favor windward slopes…
Small Southerly Mix, NW Fades Today
A small mix of southerly swells brings small waves through the week. Storm activity in the Tasman Sea could bring us swell later this week…
Enhanced Windward Showers
A trade wind weather pattern is expected for the next several days. An area of showery clouds just upstream of the state is expected to move from east to west…
WNW Peaks Today
A west-northwest is bringing waves for the weekend peaking Saturday. Not a perfect direction for Big Island spots still we’ll see some wrap. A…
Hilo Man Charged in Terroristic Threatening Incident
A 20-year-old Hilo resident has been charged with first-degree terroristic threatening in an incident that occurred Thursday.
Police Investigating Stolen Fuel Tanker
Police are investigating the theft of a custom fuel tanker stolen in Honomū last month.
Thompson Honored at Benchley Ocean Awards
Master Navigator and President of the Polynesian Voyaging Society Nainoa Thompson was recognized at the 2015 Peter Benchley Ocean Awards.
Elections Meeting Held Via Videoconference
A Hawai’i State Elections Commission meeting will be held on Monday, May 17 and will be available through videoconferencing on the Big Island.
