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Body of Man Missing in Akaka Falls Park Found
Jeffrey Reyes of Pepeekeo was last seen leaving his van in the Akaka Falls parking lot Friday morning.
ANALYSIS: Who Owns Hawaii?
From “old money” to new faces, we break down Hawai`i’s top ten landowners by acreage.
Namasté Fans Holding Impromptu Memorial Saturday
Zoo officials say while they can appreciate the sentiment, given the way the community took to the now-departed tiger, an official event is also in the works.
Blizzard Traps Hiker for Two Nights on Mauna Loa
The snowstorm hit as the New York college professor from was returning from the summit, forcing him to spend the next two nights along the volcano’s trail.
DOT: Clearing Along Volcano Highway Has Multiple Benefits
Clearing of brush and trees along the four-lane highway between Hilo and Keaau will improve line-of-sight for motorists and make for easier maintenance.
Two Students Arrested Following ‘Small Explosion’ at Hilo High
The Waianuenue Avenue school was put on lockdown for nearly 90 minutes following the explosion of what may have been a “bottle bomb.”
Weather Watches Cancelled; Mountains Mantled with Snow
For the first time all week, Big Island residents don’t have to batten down the hatches and can enjoy the views of snow on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
Man Arrested Following Robbery of Hilo Bank
The man was arrested on Aupuni Street about a half-hour after the robbery of Central Pacific Bank on Kilauea Avenue.
Board Action Paving Way for Puna Park Expansion
A violation of state rules has so far prevented the county from acquiring a shoreline parcel in Pohoiki.
Flood Watch Extended Again, to Midday Thursday
Continuing unstable atmospheric conditions mean the possibility of heavy rains will continue for another day, particularly over windward areas, forecaster say.
BLOG: House Judiciary Chair Takes On Citizens United Ruling
Rep. Karl Rhoads admits his push for a constitutional amendment won’t carry legal weight, but is nevertheless making a statement about campaign donations.
Man Arraigned in 2011 Death of 19-Month-Old Child
Xavier “Pee Wee” Cortez is being held on $1 million bond in the death of Pomaikai Ferreira, who was the daughter of his girlfriend.
UPDATE: Flash-Flood Watch Extended to Noon Wednesday
The moisture-laden remnant of a cold front, combined with an unstable atmosphere, continued to produce rain on the Big Island today.
Tourist Robbed at Waimea Shopping Center
The visitor from France was in the center’s parking lot when he had a bag of clothing taken from him shortly before 9 p.m.
Comment Deadline Approaching on Plan to Kill Egrets, Barn Owls
Testimony on environmental study on the federal plan designed to protect native birds the egrets and owls prey upon is due by Monday, Feb. 3.
BIIF Girls Soccer Postseason Schedule Set
Hilo and Hawai`i Prep won the outright league championship in Division I and Division II, respectively, earning spots to next week’s state tournament.
Kalapana Village Cafe Closed, Kaimu Store Expanding
The Kalapana Village Cafe closed on Jan. 18, making way for expansion of the Kaimu Corner Store.
Vog-Related Injury is Compensable, Court Rules
The Hawaii Supreme Court has ordered that a former Maui school employee can receive worker’s compensation benefits for an asthmatic condition worsened by vog.
UPDATE: Trial Set for Man Indicted for Rape; Bail is $1M
Mauro Martin Ortiz was arrested in Mexico exactly a year before being extradited to Hawaii to face trial for the 2008 sexual assault of a minor in Puna.
BLOG: Ige Looking to Lock Down Tax-Free Pensions
The Senate veteran and candidate for governor wants voters to decide whether future legislators should be banned from subjecting pensions to Hawaii’s income tax.
