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Pahoa Man Held on $140,000 Bail in June Incident
Michael Dwayne Carvalho, 26, is accused of holding a Kalapana man at knifepoint, assaulting him and attempting to steal his vehicle.
Traffic Signal Completed on North Kona Highway
The signal at the intersection of Ane Keohokalole Highway and Kealakehe Parkway will go into operation on Oct. 9.
Water Conservation Needed During Papaikou Well Repairs
The repairs are scheduled to begin Oct. 14 and are expected to take about a month to complete.
Puna’s ‘Hot Pond’ Park to Reopen Friday
Testing has determined that Ahalanui Park, which was closed on Sept. 26, has bacterial levels safe for swimming.
Hawai`i School Enrollment Up, Led by Charter Schools
Enrollment figures show the state, and the Big Island in particular, are embracing the charter school concept.
Bust Out the Dictionary — It’s Spelling Bee Time
School-level Spelling Bees need to be held by November, with the state competition scheduled for March and the Scripps National Spelling Bee for May.
Hilo’s Wong Makes St. Louis’ NLDS Roster
The Hilo native will see his first postseason action when the Cardinals host Pittsburgh to kick off the NLDS Thursday.
Efforts Underway to Develop Ringspot-Resistant Papaya Hybrid
The Hawai`i Agriculture Research Center has received a modest grant to work on crossbreeding Hawai`i papayas with a distant cousin resistant to the virus.
Winning Corn Maze Being Carved in Kohala
A pumpkin patch and and prize-winning corn maze provide plenty of fall fun at Kohala Mountain Farm.
Kiholo Use Plan Subject of Meetings in Kona, Hilo
The meetings will allow the public to provide input on a draft master plan and environmental study for the North Kona coastal park.
Aholelei Held Over for Trial; New Bail Set
A judge ruled today that the man accused of running over a 66-year-old bicyclist last week could be tried for manslaughter and negligent homicide.
Shutdown Closes Isle’s Biggest Attraction, Hawai`i Volcanoes
The loss of the 4,500 visitors who usually come through the national park’s gate daily will reduce revenues for the park and private businesses.
Body Discovered in Rubble of HOVE Fire
A lack of a nearby water source forced firefighters to shuttle water from a community water tank four miles away.
ANALYSIS: Naniloa – Local Crisis, Mainland Asset (Part 1 of 2)
How Hilo’s underutilized “jewel” went from a flawed auction, to foreclosure and bankruptcy.
Man Charged in Bicyclist’s Death Released From Jail
Bail for Siaiku Aholelei had been set at $275,000 for negligent homicide and manslaughter, but a paperwork mixup resulted in his bail being lowered to $25,000.
Thirty Meter Telescope Approval Challenged in Court
A coalition of native Hawaiians and environmentalists are seeking to stop construction of the world’s largest telescope near the summit of Mauna Kea.
Kona Man Run Over in Early-Morning Fatality
Police said the victim was lying on Kuakini Highway when he was struck by a Kealakekua man who police suspect was driving under the influence of alcohol.
UPDATE: Man Held on $275,000 Bail in Bicyclist’s Death
Police said the pickup truck that struck the 66-year-old victim was speeding before it went out of control and crossed the highway’s grassy median.
BLOG: Feds Reveal Sham of ‘THC Ministry’
Those solicited by Roger Christie included cruise ship passengers, and members could also join by mail.
Christies Plead Guilty in Federal Court; January Sentencing Set
Roger Christie pleaded to marijuana trafficking and tax evasion, and his wife, Share, pleaded guilty to possession and trafficking.
