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Army to Build $29 Million “Battle Course” at Pohakuloa
New tactical training area for infantry and Stryker brigades could add 158 new live-fire exercises per year, use millions of ammunition rounds.
New UH-Hilo Dormitory Opening August 19
New facility is the first student housing project to be built since 1989.
Forecasters Tracking Trio of Weather Systems in Central Pacific
Tropical Storm “Pewa” is the first cyclone to develop in the Central North Pacific Basin this year.
EPA Issues Pesticide Labeling Requirements to Protect Honeybees
The new rules come as the Hawai`i honeybee population struggles to recover. Meanwhile, the EU is implementing a continent-wide ban on “neonicotinoids.”
Puna Man Arrested for Murdering Wife Five Years Ago
In 2008, Alexander Gambsky had told Hawai`i Police investigators his wife may have left him due to an affair he had with a co-worker.
Two Die in Hilo House Fire
Two people were found dead inside of a home after fire personnel extinguished a blaze off Wainaku Street in Hilo.
State Plans Agricultural Development at Kulani Prison
The state is seeking to turn the area surrounding Kulani Correctional Facility into an educational environment for inmates.
Man Survives 115-Foot Fall Near Volcano House
73-year-old Harry Osachy of Kurtistown had climbed over a barrier behind the Volcano House Hotel before falling into brush.
Eviction Looms For Sovereignty Foreclosure Activist
Kale Gumapac vows not to leave when the Sheriff’s Department comes calling to evict him from his home.
Father and Son Charged in Connection With Assault on Officer
Christopher Gonsalves, 48, and his son, Gordon Gonsalves, 21, were both arrested after the assault of an officer in Hawaiian Beaches, Pahoa.
Big Island Police to Begin DUI Checkpoint Blitz
HPD will be enforcing 20-30 checkpoints island-wide as part of a national campaign against drunk driving.
HPR Takes Over Ka`u Radio Station
KAHU-FM, Ka`u’s only radio station, has been transferred to Hawaii Public Radio which plans to be on the air within four weeks.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai`i from Colombia Earthquake
The 6.6 magnitude quake, which struck at 5:43 a.m. Hawai`i-time, occurred off the coast of Panama and Columbia.
35 mph Speed Limit Set for Hawaiian Paradise Park Roads
HPP motorists beware. Shower, Kaloli, Paradise, and Maku`u Drives have all been given official speed limits, enforceable by police.
Narcotics Enforcement Division Conducting Fly-Over Missions in Puna
Marijuana-related helicopter missions could last through Wednesday. Residents adversely affected by noise are urged to contact authorities.
Shop Celebrates 40, Giving Away Cars
Auto Body Hawaii in Kona is giving low-income families refurbished cars this Friday to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
UPDATE: Police Arrest Father and Son After Officer Assaulted
Christopher Gonsalves, 48, was found hiding in brush in Hawaiian Beaches. Another Christopher Gonsalves had been arrested minutes earlier in the same area.
UPDATE: Sunday’s Kilauea Earthquake Largest in Region Since 2000
4.8 magnitude quake originated 5 miles south of Kilauea Summit, second area quake to top 4.0 since 1983.
Hilo’s Jason Johnson Named Volcano House Chef
Hilo born-and-raised chef Jason Johnson has been named manager of culinary activities at Volcano House Restaurant.
OPINION: School Bus Snafu Principal Guilty of Common Sense
Principal Steve Hirakami is a man guilty of solving his students’ transportation woes. Unfortunately, he seems to have done that without first bowing to the appropriate bureaucrats.
