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HPD Locates Hawaiian Beaches Burglary Suspect
Josiah Konanui, 35, was arrested Friday and charged in a burglary that happened last year in Hawaiian Beaches.
Ozomatli Returns to Kona Brewing Company
Kona Brewing Company will host a pre-Halloween bash featuring Grammy award-winning Ozomatli on Oct. 25 at its Brewhouse Oasis.
June 27 Lava Flow May Reach Apa’a St. in 16 Days
As of Monday, the June 27 lava flow is estimated to be about 1.1 miles away from Apa’a St. in a straight line distance and 1.7 miles from Pahoa Village Road.
E.B. de Silva Recognized as a Strive HI School
E.B. de Silva Elementary school has received recognition as one of 15 elementary schools to earn the Strive HI Performance award from the Hawai’i State DOE.
Governor Candidate Forum Set for Hilo
A Gubernatorial candidate forum will be held at Sangha Hall on Thursday, Oct. 9.
Wong’s Home Run Lifts St. Louis to 2-1 NLDS Lead
Kolten Wong’s first career postseason home run was the difference maker in Monday’s 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the National League Division Series.
UPDATE: HFD Contains Brush Fire Mauka of Hwy 130
Members of the Hawai`i County Fire Department have set up two fire breaks to protect the fire from affecting nearby structures.
Rudy Project Ramps Up for IRONMAN
The official helmet manufacturer of the IRONMAN is gearing up for Saturday’s triathlon in Kailua-Kona.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Fisherman
Despite the Coast Guard’s announcement, which came Thursday night, the Hawai`i County Fire Department continued its search on Friday morning.
REVIEW: Sansei – The Big Island’s Best Gourmet Bargain?
Prepare to wait in line, but Sansei’s “happy hour” is a darn good deal, indeed.
VOLCANO WATCH – Earthquake, Lava Preparedness Important
As people in Puna prepare for the June 27 lava flow, the HVO reminds people to also prepare for the potential of a large earthquake with the Great Hawai`i Shake Out, happening on Oct. 16.
Well Breakdown Prompts Water Conservation
The Department of Water Supply is asking for voluntary water conservation in North Kona due to a broken well.
State Portion of Chain of Craters Road Turned Over to County
Governor Neal Abercrombie’s executive order hands over the 3.68 miles of Chain of Craters road operated by the state to the County of Hawai`i.
E.B. de Silva Elementary Awarded National Recognition
E.B. de Silva Elementary School receives attention as it is one of 337 schools in the nation recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.
New Outdoor Warning Sirens to be Tested Thursday
The new sirens are part of a state project to fill coverage gaps and modernize ways of getting warning messages out to the community.
Search Underway for Missing Man Near Pohoiki
The missing man, 65-year-old Charles Rosecranes, reportedly fell off of an outdoor skiff early Wednesday morning.
After Week-Long Stall, June 27 Lava Flow In Motion
The June 27 lava flow front advanced 25 yards between Saturday and Sunday, while a breakout flow upslope moved about 30 yards.
REVIEW: Thai Thai Restaurant – Love Love
Fresh ingredients and an impressive command of flavors help this family-run establishment hit it out of the park.
High Surf Causes Partial Closure of Bayfront Highway
A high surf advisory is posted for East facing shores until 6 pm Saturday. Bayfront Highway between Pauahi Street and Waianuenue Avenue was closed early Friday afternoon.
VOLCANO WATCH: Understanding a Lava Flow
In its weekly article, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explains how a lava flow can stall and whether it can still affect the Puna area.
