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Autopsy Rules Out Foul Play
An autopsy performed on the body of Clarence George Keliinui Hatori, 38, of Pāhoa, has ruled out foul play.
44th Fire Fighter Recruit Class Graduates 25
The Hawai‘i Fire Department held commencement exercises for the 25 graduates of its 44th Fire Fighter Recruit Class on Friday, June 10, 2016.
HPD Identifies 2003 Murder Victim
Hawaiʻi Island detectives have identified Bradley Elmer Bussewitz as the murder victim who was found off Saddle Road in 2003.
Stolen Truck Leads to 13 Charges
Ashley Pagan was charged with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, promoting a dangerous drug, possessing drug paraphernalia, theft…
HPD Offers Active Shooter/Violence Info
In response to increasing requests for information, HDP has added an “Active Shooter/Violence Awareness” page to its website.
Visitors: View Lava from Safe Distance
Park rangers do not encourage visitors to hike out to the lava flows from either side, but to instead view them from a safe distance.
HPD Arrests 13 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of June 27, 2016, through July 3, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Kuamo‘o Restoration to Begin
Kupu and Aloha Kuamoo Aina will begin the restoration of the Kuamo‘o battlefield and burial grounds in the North Kona District of Hawai‘i Island on July 7.
Marrow Drives Scheduled for 14-Year-Old Kona Girl
Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry will hold bone marrow donor drives at several locations this weekend from July 9 through 11 in Kona and Hilo.
23-Year-Old Dies in Captain Cook Crash
A 23-year-old woman died in a single-vehicle traffic crash Saturday evening, July 2, on Pu‘uhonua Road in Captain Cook north of Highway 160.
Kahana Drive Bridge Repairs Complete
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works has completed the Kahana Drive Bridge repair and restoration project.
Hawai‘i Marijuana, Opiate Use Near Record High
Marijuana and opiate usage in Hawai‘i have both increased in the first quarter of 2016.
Kailua-Kona Fire Causes $300,000 in Damages
Hawai‘i Fire Department units responded to a structure fire on on the morning of July 4, in Kailua-Kona, and again at 8:15 p.m.
DLNR Schedules Closures for July 5 & 6
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife will conduct animal control activities on Hawai‘i Island on designated dates in July and September.
VOLCANO UPDATE: Lava Less Than Two Miles from Ocean
The HVO reports the active lava flow southeast of Puʻu ʻŌʻō continues to advance across the coastal plain on the southern flank of Kīlauea.
HPD: July Fourth Road Closures in Hilo
Bayfront Highway (Route 19) from Waiānuenue Avenue to Pauahi Street will be closed July 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mt. View Man Arrested on Two Theft Charges
Mountain View resident Christopher Lucrisiahas been charged with two alleged offenses—stealing a pickup truck and attempting to steal another.
Ulu: An Ancient Food Still Sustains Us
The early Polynesian voyagers packed ulu in coconut husk and dry leaves to keep it safe for their journey across the Pacific Ocean as they headed to Hawai‘i.
Scheduled Lane Closures, July 1–8
The DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for Friday, July 1, through Friday, July 8, 2016.
Bill Introduced to End Landowner Tax Abuse
Councilmember Greggor Ilagan is introducing a bill to close an often-abused loophole relating to the nondedicated agricultural use assessment.
