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Pair Arrested at Kona Airport Charged with Meth Trafficking
Rebecca O’Brien and Jacob Stone have been charged with meth trafficking after being found with large quantities of narcotics at the Kona International Airport Wednesday.
4.5 Tons of Food Donated by Parker School
Parker School students gathered and donated 4.5 tons of food to the Kokua Christian Ministries’ food pantry in Waimea.
Broken Insulator Causes Power Outage Near Hilo Life Care Center
Hawai’i Electric Light says 1,040 customers lost power on the upper portion of West Kawailani Street in Hilo at 8:45 a.m. Thursday.
Public Display of Proposed Judiciary Complex
The public is invited to see an informational display of preliminary design concepts for the proposed Kona Judiciary Complex on Dec. 16.
HPD “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Begins
Big Island Police will be buckling down on motorists driving under the influence over the holidays as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/11/14
The June 27 lava flow has advanced about 340 yards in the past 24 hours and is following a steepest level of descent that takes it towards Pahoa Market Place.
Flight Schedules Released for Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai’i Volcano National Park officials have announced flight plans for the remainder of 2014 and into early 2015.
Weekend Bird Hunts at Pohakuloa Training Area
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bird hunting Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.
DOH: E-Cigarette Usage Climbing Among Public School Students
Usage of non-traditional tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes, among middle and high school students are higher in Hawai’i than the rest of the country.
Military Convoy Scheduled for Saturday
A military convoy of Oahu-based service members is scheduled for Saturday. The convoy will travel roads from Pohakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor.
UPDATE: Fire at Waiakea Uka Gym Under Investigation
A fire that broke out at Waiakea Uka Gym early Wednesday caused $65,000 in damage and is under police investigation. Winter intercession classes have been moved to Andrews Gym.
Fire Ant Treatment Will Close Pana’ewa Zoo
The Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens will temporarily close Dec. 18 for fire ant treatment.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/10/14
The June 27 lava flow has chosen a path of steepest descent, leading the flow towards the Pahoa Village Market Place area.
$1.06 Million in Renovations for Volcano Transfer Station
The transfer station in Volcano will undergo $1.06 million in renovations. Ground broke on the project Tuesday.
Police Renew Request for Information on Missing Kea’au Man
The Hawai’i Police Department has renewed its request for information on Jeffery Meek, a Kea’au man who was reported missing on Nov. 8.
“Fireball” Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
The best, most colourful meteor shower of the year peaks this weekend. Turn your eyes to the sky, especially Saturday night …
Scheduled Closures of Bayfront Highway
Bayfront Highway will be closed overnight both on Tuesday and Wednesday for continued roadwork in the area.
Kona Man Sentenced in Meth Distribution Case
Lotoaiki Laulea was sentenced Monday to 155 months of prison time for three counts of methamphetamine distribution after being found guilty by a federal jury.
UPDATE: Rescued Mariner En Route to Molokai
Ron Ingraham, 67, the mariner who placed a mayday call on Nov. 27, was found alive aboard his vessel Tuesday morning.
Shriners Hospital to Hold Keiki Clinic
Specialists with Shriners Hospital for Children in Honolulu will be visiting Hilo Friday for a one-day children outreach clinic.
