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Hilo Man Charged in Stolen Vehicle, Drug Incident
A 30-year-old Hilo man was arrested and charged after being found in a stolen vehicle passed out with drug paraphernalia.
Governor Ige Signs Medical Marijuana Bill into Law
Governor David Ige signed HB321, relating to medical marijuana dispensaries, into law Wednesday.
Nearly $9M Granted to Hawaiian Home Lands
$8.7 million has been awarded to the Hawai’i State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Governor Ige Signs BLNR Emergency Rules
Governor David Ige has signed the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ 120-day emergency ruling, limiting access surrounding the Mauna Kea Access Road.
Pahoa Woman Arrested on Mauna Kea Again
Cynthia Marlin was arrested for the second day in a row on Mauna Kea after disrupting protesters and taking her clothing off.
Bill Signed to Simplify Gender Change on Birth Certificates
Governor David Ige signed HB631 Monday that will ease the process of changing gender on birth certificates.
UPDATE: Man Shoots Woman and Officer, Barricades Himself
The Hawai’i Police Department is actively responding to an incident in Kohala that began Monday night, where a man shot a woman and an officer before barricading himself.
Mauna Kea Summit Access Road Fully Reopened
The University of Hawai’i has announced the full reopening of the Mauna Kea Summit Access Road.
Police Search for Missing Pahoa Man
A 59-year-old Pahoa man has been reported missing after last being seen Saturday at Mahukona Beach Park in North Kohala.
Woman Charged After Striking OMKM Ranger Vehicle
The identity of a woman arrested atop Mauna Kea early Sunday morning has been released.
Theives Steal Over $3K Worth of Plants from Kapa’au Nursery
Owners of a Kapa’au Nursery had over $3,000 worth of potted plants stolen from them over a one-week period.
Faulty Vent Fan, Wiring Causes Home Fire in Kea’au
A house fire in Kea’au Sunday was caused by a faulty vent fan and wiring.
Scheduled Lane Closures: July 13-17
The Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works have released their scheduled lane closures for the week of July 13.
Women Arrested Early Sunday on Mauna Kea
A woman was arrested on Mauna Kea early Sunday morning for using her car to strike an Office of Mauna Kea Management Ranger vehicle.
Fangupo Gets Second Chance at DI Football
Kealakehe alum David Fangupo will finally get his chance to take the field at the Division I level, committing to Utah for the 2016 season.
Weekend Road Work to Cause Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced a temporary road closure for this weekend.
BLNR Votes to Approve Mauna Kea Restrictions
In a 5-2 vote late Friday night, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved emergency measures that would tighten access rules atop Mauna Kea.
Tropical Storm Forms West of the State
Tropical Storm Halola has formed far west of the state, and is not expected to have an impact on Big Island weather conditions.
PHOTOS: Kilauea Summit Update – 7/10/15
Activity at the summit of Kilauea has no significant change over the past day. The lava lake within the Overlook crater remains at 148 feet below the crater’s rim.
BOE Names New Board Members
Four new Board of Education members were recently confirmed by the State Senate.
