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Na’alehu Man Dies at Ka’alualu Bay
A 68-year-old man died off the coast of Ka’alualu Bay in South Point Monday.
Bay Clinic, Walgreens Prepare Prescription Delivery Plan
Bay Clinic, in partnership with Walgreens, has put a delivery service plan in place that will provide continued access to prescription medications in Puna.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/23/14
Hawai’i County Civil Defense’s morning overflight shows that the June 27 lava flow has not advanced since 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Mammal Hunting at Pohakuloa Dec. 26
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bow hunting of mammals on Dec. 26 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Day Hunt at Pohakuloa
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for shotgun hunting of bird on Dec. 25 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Milolii Siren Test Scheduled for Tuesday
As part of an effort to modernize some of the state’s outdoor warning sirens, technicians will work on the siren in Milolii on Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Police Search for Missing Kea’au Teen
The Hawai’i County Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Trey Tomlinson, who was last seen on Aug. 18.
Portions of Keauhou Under Water Conservation
The Department of Water Supply has called for a voluntary 10 percent reduction in water usage in the Keauhou to Keahole area due to well breakdowns.
Temporary One-Way Traffic on Kapiolani Street
A one-way traffic pattern will be in effect during certain hours on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 on Kapiolani Street in Hilo.
Overnight Camping Suspended at Kohnaiki
Kohanaiki Beach Park in Kona will be closed to overnight camping due to high surf in the area on Monday, Dec. 22. Day use of the Beach Park is still permitted.
DOE: KKP Complex Superintendent Correa to Retire
State of Hawai’i Department of Education Kea’au-Ka’u-Pahoa District Superintendent Mary Correa will be retiring Dec. 31 after four decades in education.
Hilo Trap and Skeet Range Scheduled Closure
The Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the Hilo Trap and Skeet Range will temporarily close on Dec. 31.
UH-Hilo Students Win Microsoft Challenge
A team of University of Hawai’i at Hilo computer science students have won the Pitch Video Challenge in the games category of the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/22/14
The June 27 lava flow continues to advance at a slowed pace, 70 yards since Sunday morning, and is currently 0.6 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/21/14
The June 27 lave flow has advanced about 85 yards in the past 24 hours and is currently 0.6 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
June 27 Lava Flow Update- 12/20/14
The June 27 lava flow has advanced 160 yards since Friday and is about 0.7 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity. Railroad Avenue will open at Noon Saturday.
Main Suspect in Minit Stop Robbery Arrested
Authorities say they have arrested the man directly responsible for entering into and robbing the Minit Stop convenience store in Hilo on Tuesday afternoon.
Mt. View Woman Released in Officer-Involved Shooting Case
Ashley Brooks De Morales, 33, was released from police custody Friday, two days after being arrested in connection to an officer-involved shooting near Kulani Road on Tuesday.
Arrest Made in June Eden Roc Shooting
Detectives have made an arrest in a shooting that happened nearly six months ago in the Eden Roc subdivision.
