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Power Outages Set for North Kohala Wednesday, Thursday Nights
Hawaii Electric Light Co. said the two outages set for 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning are needed to upgrade equipment.
Damage From Bathroom Fire Estimated at $10,000
The fire may have been caused by an appliance plugged into a powerstrip near a sink, a fire department spokesman said.
Police Chief Critical of Newspapers’ Error
Chief Harry Kubojiri said that the mistaken reporting of three-year-old data unfairly portrayed the police department in a negative light.
ANALYSIS: Low Unemployment in Hawaii, But We’re Still Broke
It’s easy to understand how we could end up on an NBC News list of “10 States With Ridiculously Low Unemployment.” But the truth is, Hawaii residents are not doing well financially.
Pair of Hikers Lost Overnight in Volcano Forest
The hikers in their late 50s wandered off the trail and lost their way in the thick forest of the Pu`u Maka`ala Natural Area Reserve.
Ordnance Sweep Completed in Waimea Subdivision
Three pieces of non-explosive munition debris were found this week in the Sandalwood subdivision.
State to Plug 20-year-old Geothermal Research Wells
The two wells were among three drilled in Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone to gauge the extent of the underground steam resource.
UPDATE: Verizon Wireless Service Affected by HawTel Outage
The failure of the landline system also affected Verizon Wireless cellular towers it served.
Kekaha Kai State Park to Reopen Today
The site of a shark attack on Tuesday, the beach park was to be reopened after a helicopter overflight this morning showed no sharks in the area.
Attack Victim: ‘I Never Saw the Shark’
The former New Jersey resident said he at first thought friends were messing around with him.
Hawaiian Cultural Festival Next Weekend in South Kona
Canoe rides and cultural exhibits will be on tap at Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park, also known as “City of Refuge.”
UPDATE: More Sharks Spotted, Kona Park Remains Closed
Kekaka Kai State Park in Kona will remain closed today after a flyover spotted some reef sharks in the area.
Schatz Asks TSA to Expand PreCheck to Interisland Flights
The expedited checkpoint screening allows certain frequent flyers to keep their shoes and belts on, and their laptops in their bags.
New Civil Defense Chief Could Be Existing One
Former Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira, who has been filling the post under short-term contracts, said he will be applying for the permanent position.
UPDATE: Waimanu Valley Brush Fire Still Burning
The fire department’s Chopper 1 was used to bring firefighters and make water drops in the remote area west of Waipio Valley.
Victim Identified in Friday’s Fatal Crash in Hilo
Police said speed and alcohol were believed to be factors in the death of Joseph Nieves Jr. of Hilo.
UPDATE: Hapuna Beach Ordnance Removed, Still Unidentified
An explosive ordnance disposal team from Oahu was expected to arrive this afternoon to dispose of the object which was taken by its finder to the snack bar.
Kona Man Faces Prison Time for Hijacking Hoax
Authorities said the hoax was perpetrated over fish guts allegedly placed in the man’s vehicle.
UPDATED: Speed Limits Proposed for Hawaiian Paradise Park
Legislation being considered by the County Council would add HPP to the four private subdivisions in which speed limits have been established.
Hawaii County Has Most Whites and Hawaiians, Least Asians
The race and age percentages are based on estimates released today by the US Census Bureau.
