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DOE Launching Spring ‘Smarter Balanced’ Assessments
The Department of Education will be administering Smarter Balanced Assessments to student in the coming spring.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/12/15
The north margin breakouts of the June 27 lava flow remain active and slow moving, showing advancement of 30 yards since Sunday.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Samson Mahu, who was last seen Oct. 31 in Hilo.
Man Arrested, Charged in Stolen Vehicle Incident
The arrest of Jerald Cline, 27, on Thursday led to the discovery of additional stolen vehicles found at a Mountain View residence.
June 17 Lava Flow Update – 1/11/15
The two northern breakouts of the June 27 lava flow that remain active have advanced 90 yards since Saturday. The flow front and south breakout remain stalled.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/10/15
Two north margins of the flow have advanced 30 yards since Friday, while the flow front and south margin breakout both remain stalled.
Body of Ocean View Fire Victim Identified
The body of a man who died New Year’s Eve in an Ocean View house fire was identified.
Kona Man Charged in Kua Bay Break-In
Keoni Fujio Yamada, 30, was charged Friday in connection to a theft at Kua Bay Wednesday. He faces additional charges on a separate meth trafficking case.
Police Release Jan. 9 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Pahoa Transfer Station to Reopen as Waste Facility
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira said in a media briefing the Pahoa Transfer Station is planning to reopen as a waste facility on March 1.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/9/15
The June 27 lava flow front and south margin breakout remain stalled, as the two-fingered north margin breakout continues to advance.
Wanted Man Arrested After Two Years
Albert Aukai Manners, who was wanted for over two years, was arrested Thursday at a home in the Ainaloa subdivision.
County Releases Park Maintenance Schedule
The Hawai’i County Parks and Recreation office has announced a schedule of park maintenance throughout the year for four Big Island Parks.
Weekend Bird Hunts at PTA
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for weekend bird hunting.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/8/15
The north margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow continues its advancement, moving 50 yards since Wednesday. The flow front and south breakout remain stalled.
Power Restored to all Hawai’i Electric Light Customers
Hawai’i Electric Light crews have restored power to all Big Island customers following outages caused by the weekend storm.
Officer Chaves Named Officer of the Month
Officer Dustin Chaves has been named January’s “Officer of the Month” by the Kona Crime and Prevention Committee.
Body of Missing Kea’au Man Found
The body of a Kea’au man, who went missing on Jan. 1, was found Tuesday afternoon by an opihi picker.
Abuse, Reckless Driving Suspect Turns Himself In
Wanted 21-year-old Isaac Rosa turned himself in to police Monday after being sought after for driving recklessly and abusing a family/household member.
Power Restoration in Pa’auilo Discontinues Water Hauling Service
Department of Water Supply officials say power restoration in Pa’auilo discontinues the need for water hauling service and lifts water restriction advisory.
