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Suspicious Man Near Hilo Union School During Lock Down Drill
Police responded to reports of a suspicious man near Hilo Union School. The school was in the process of a lock down drill. No actual lock down occurred.
Structure Fire in Captain Cook Causes Extensive Damage
Hawai’i Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire on Painted Church Road Tuesday night.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/3/14
The June 27 lava flow front continues to be active and widen, advancing 420 yards since Tuesday.
Nature Conservancy Acquires Conservation Easement
The Nature Conservancy has acquired 922 acres of conservation easement land along Saddle Road.
Two Arrested for Conducting Illegal Lava Tours
Illegal lava tours were conducted at the Wao Kele O Puna Forest Reserve and Kahaualea Natural Reserve.
Body Found in Waipio Identified
The body found Sunday in Waipio Valley has been identified as 22-year-old Lindsey Nickerson.
India Joins as a Partner in the TMT Project
Thirty Meter Telescope officials announced Tuesday that India has signed as a full partner in the project.
Police Seek Information in August Burglary
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in a burglary case that occurred in August.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/2/14
The June 27 lava flow’s new active flow front continues to advance and widen, moving about 400 yards since Monday.
‘Job-Seeking’ Furlough Inmate Arrested, Returned to HCCC
Jordan Kaneshiro was arrested Sunday and returned to the Hawai’i Community Correctional Center.
Police Attempting to Identify Body Found in Waipio
Police are working on identifying a body found in Waipio Valley Sunday after a Kailua-Kona woman went missing a day earlier,
Search Suspended for Missing Mariner
The United States Coast Guard has suspended their search for a man missing after placing a mayday call on Thursday.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Seventeen motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways in the last week for driving under the influence.
Police Search for Two People in Attempted Car Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 29-year-old Danielle Kaneoa and an unknown man for questioning in an attempted car theft Sunday afternoon.
USPS Releases Hawai’i Specific Holiday Shipping Dates
The United States Postal Service has released Hawai’i-specific holiday shipping dates.
Missing Puna Woman Found Unharmed
Thirty-five-year-old Misty Fuga, who was reported missing, has been located unharmed.
Search Continues for Missing Mariner
The search continues for Ron Ingrahm, the mariner aboard the sailing vessel Malia, who placed a mayday call Thursday,
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/1/14
Advancing about 400 yards since Sunday morning, the June 27 lava flow has a new active flow front.
Steam Release Reported at Puna Geothermal Venture
No hydrogen sulfide was released, according to Hawai’i County Civil Defense. No evacuations are necessary.
Pahoa Man Charged After Dispute with Parents
A 25-year-old man was arrested Monday after a domestic dispute. He was charged Wednesday with abuse, property damage, and arson.
