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The 15-year-old boy was last seen in Kamuela on Aug. 14.

While the attempted murder charge remains under investigation, Rayner Kinney is in court to face drug and protective order charges.

Another community meeting will be held Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. inside the Pahoa High School Cafeteria to keep residents updated on the lava flow.

Local farmers who meet the requirements for emergency loans will have eight months to apply for aid.

Hawai’i Island police have located a Hilo man wanted for contempt of court and violating probation.

A two-vehicle accident on Kanoelehua Highway temporarily stalled traffic Wednesday morning.

With the lava advancing at about 800 feet per day, it could be a matter of days before Hawaii County officials elevate the threat level.

According to a police report issued Tuesday, Josiah Ikaika Konanui is wanted on a $1,000 bench warrant for contempt of court.

According to a police report, Joshua Resun, 31, was arrested about 9:20 p.m. Saturday in relation to the crime.

According to a police report, Puna Patrol officers responded to a report about 3 a.m. at 15-1700 block of 25th Avenue in the Hawaiian Paradise park subdivision.

The temporary measures are being extended because of the popularity of several upcoming events, including the annual Big Island Fair and the new Color Run.

Lava continued northeast Sunday through the Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve.

Hawaii County officials announce there will be two community meetings held this week for the latest updates on the position of a lava flow threatening residential areas and infrastructure in Puna.

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a significant increase in reported car break-ins over the past three months, particularly in the Waiākea Uka and Kaūmana areas of Hilo.

Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

HVO scientist Jim Kauahikaua and Civil Defense head Daryl Oliveira provided updates to a crowd of hundreds at the Pahoa Community Center last night.

A lawsuit filed on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union asking the State Supreme Court to allow voters affected by Tropical Storm Iselle to cast a vote for the August primary election has been dismissed.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Hawai’i’s request for a major disaster declaration due to Tropical Storm Iselle.

Hawai`i County Police report 16-year-old Shania Akiona of Kailua-Kona was found unharmed about 5 p.m. Wednesday.

33-year-old Kali Lotoaiki Laulea of Kona faces up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine.