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Neighbor Brandishing Firearm Prompts School Lockdown
Keonepoko Elementary School was reopened after police made an arrest.
FBI Arrests Man for Alleged Threats Against Gabbard
The suspect was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico and turned over to the FBI in California.
Spilled Gas Burns Generator Shed in Upper Puna
A fire department official said gas that overflowed from a generator being filled was ignited by an oil lamp.
Funds Released for Hilo Bay Mooring Buoys
The five buoys are designed to protect coral by giving boaters an alternative to the use of anchors.
UPDATE: Man Wanted on Extradition Warrant Found in Oregon
Big Island police said Jaycen Robert Munoz was arrested Tuesday and will be extradited to Utah.
Toys R Us Express Opens at Prince Kuhio Plaza
A new Toys R Us Express store, the first on the Big Island, is now open in Hilo’s Prince Kuhio Plaza.
ANALYSIS: Romance in Hawai`i, By The Numbers
We discover the best island to be single, a man or a woman, where the most babies are being born, the commitment level of men, and other interesting love facts.
Hawai`i, UH-Hilo Finalizing Agreement For Men’s Hoops Game
UH-Hilo has never beaten Hawai`i in five all-time meetings. A tentative regular season game is scheduled for Nov. 21.
Big Island Phone Weather Info System Enhanced
The National Weather Service said callers to 935-8555 will receive a wide variety of up-to-the-minute weather information including hurricane updates.
Sunlight Shown to Affect Mercury Levels in Fish
Researchers have found that mercury levels are lower in the fish that feed in well-lit upper waters of the ocean.
DHHL Proposes Extending Terms of Commercial Leases
The agency is proposing to extend the term of general leases from 65 years to 85 years.
Pahoa Pool Reopens After $1.5M Makeover
The Pahoa Community Aquatic Center reopened Monday after being closed more than six months for $1.5 million in repairs.
Kona Master Roaster Is Hawaii’s Top Employee
Laura Ross, a “local girl” from Kamuela, was named Hawaii’s top retail employee of the year for her work as Master Roster at Hula Daddy Kona Coffee.
New Member Sought for Kaloko-Honokohau Advisory Group
The commission has a vacancy for a member to represent native Hawaiian interests.
76-Year-Old Hiker Rescued at Volcanoes National Park
Zigui Yuan spent a chilly night in a lava field after venturing out alone toward Napau Crater.
OPINION: Councilwoman Ford’s Extreme Approach to GMOs
Like a clumsy bull charging into the middle of an 18th century duel between gentlemen, Councilwoman Brenda Ford has vaulted herself in between the various adversaries in Hawaii’s GMO fight.
UPDATE: Suspect Charged after Vehicle Collision, Gunfire in Puna
Peter Lopes Jr., 45, of Hawaiian Beaches was charged with 9 offenses after fleeing a vehicle collision and discharging a firearm.
UPDATE: Police Release Woman Arrested in Puna Murder
Manaolanalani Benford, 27, of Pāhoa was released after being arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 42-year-old man Wednesday night.
6 Miles To Go – Schatz Pushes for Saddle Rd Completion
Connecting the $290 million highway to Hilo depends in part on the Hawai`i congressional delegation’s ability to secure a $50 million federal grant.
Officer Hurt in Booby-Trapped Pot Patch
A law enforcement officer suffered puncture wounds when he stepped on a booby tap made of nails in a Fern Forest marijuana patch.
