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Paʻauilo Man Dies as Result of Motorcycle Crash
A 43-year-old Paʻauilo man died following a single vehicle crash Sunday morning, Aug. 27, 2017, in Paʻauilo.
Suspect Arrested in Connection with County Bus Theft
At 6:45 a.m. this morning, the bus was located behind the Walter Victor Stadium, where the suspect, Kawelo Nakamura, was taken into custody…
Suspect Arrested in Connection With Puna Fatality
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged Gaelynn Kahe‘e in connection with the traffic fatality in Puna on Thursday, Aug. 24.
Sen. Hirono Voices Support for Healthcare, Planned Parenthood
Sen. Hirono visited a new Planned Parenthood clinic in Honolulu, voicing her support for women’s healthcare.
Wyatt Kaili-Leong Named Officer of the Month
Officer Wyatt Kaili-Leong, a 6-year police veteran, has been named the officer of the month by the East Hawai‘i Aloha Exchange Club.
HCF Conference Addresses Budget Cuts for Nonprofits
Nearly 300 nonprofit executives and board members attended the event.
More Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Texas
As of Sunday, a total of eight Hawaii Red Cross volunteers have either deployed or will be headed to Texas to assist with the Red Cross response to now Tropical Storm Harvey.
North Kohala Home Destroyed in Fire
An older, single-family home in North Kohala on Kapa‘au Road was destroyed in a fire on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017.
Three Arrested, Two Wanted in Connection With Hilo Assault
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested three men and are seeking two other men in connection with an assault that occurred Thursday evening, Aug. 24, in Hilo.
Hospital Offering Support Group for Cancer Patients and Families
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital is providing a new cancer support group for patients and families.
UPDATE: North Kona Emergency Water Restriction
The Emergency Water Restriction for North Kona remains in effect.
Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Texas
Four Big Island Red Cross volunteer will deploy to Texas by Monday to help ensure the safety and security of volunteers and assets during the Hurricane Harvey relief operation.
Areas of Kaloko-Honokōhau Park to Close in September
Portions of the park will close to ensure public safety during vegetation removal.
Hospice Hilo Offers Grief Support
Hospice of Hilo’s A Healing Journey will combine group support, education and the development of coping skills, in a safe and confidential setting.
Scheduled Road & Lane Closures: Aug. 25–27
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 25, to Sunday, Aug. 27.
Big Island Man Charged With Terroristic Threatening
Dylan Naope turned himself in at the Hilo station on Thursday evening, Aug. 24.
Statewide Hotel Room Tax Increase to Help Fund Honolulu Rail Project
Honolulu’s rail transit project will be funded by raising the state’s hotel room tax and extending the general excise tax surcharge on Oʻahu.
Pāhoa Man Dies Following Motorcycle Crash
Police determined that a 1991 Nissan pickup traveling south on Highway 130 failed to yield the right-of-way, making a left hand turn onto Highway 132…
