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Keauhou man arrested for abuse which resulted in temporary closure of Kuakini Highway

Officers made contact with the suspect, 33-year-old Thomas John “TJ” Reilly, at his residence with what appeared to be a rifle slung over his shoulder.

Update: Hawai‘i Island police find missing woman safe

The woman was found in Hilo.

9 Big Island students receive $31K in scholarships from Takitani Foundation

The students were among a total of 59 from throughout Hawaiʻi, one student from each of the state’s qualifying public and independent schools, awarded financial assistance through the foundation’s annual Legacy Scholarship Program.

State awarded more than $900M against pharma companies that failed to disclose efficacy for a blood thinner drug

Companies involved in the payout include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and three U.S.-based subsidiaries of French pharmaceutical company Sanofi.

Drivers in Hawai‘i can soon get ‘shaka plates’

The Shaka License Plate Program is the culmination of a two-year statewide review process, according to Project Shaka.

Hawaiʻi County to host inaugural ground golf Mayor’s Cup this summer

Ground golf combines elements of golf and croquet. It originated in Hawaiʻi County’s sister city of Yurihama, Japan. It has become popular on the Big Island, especially among kūpuna.

Site of long-awaited Waikōloa emergency access route blessed

Located off Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway between Mauna Lani Resort and Puāko, the emergency route, currently rolling hills, grass and trees, will be three miles long and connect to Kamakoa Nui Road in Waikōloa Village.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 23-29: Celebration of Life, Robert Cazimero live, Ladies That Rock, Memorial Day Homelani and more

The long Memorial Day Weekend gives you an opportunity to check out all the events happening around the Big Island.

Big Island police ask public to help with search for missing 15-year-old

Chael Aku is 5-foot-6 and 130 lbs. He was last seen at 8 p.m. May 21 in the 2300 block of Ainakahele Street in Hilo.

3 people arrested after illegal cockfight is busted in Hawaiian Paradise Park

During their search of the residence and property, police recovered 25 dead birds; four injured birds; cockfighting paraphernalia, including gambling records; and a small amount of marijuana. Homeland Security officers also seized about $20,000 in cash.

Activity slows further at Kīlauea, returning to near background levels

It is not possible to say whether the recent heightened unrest and fluctuations in activity beneath the Big Island volcano will lead to an intrusion or eruption in the near future or simply continue as unrest. Changes in the character and location of unrest can occur quickly, as can the potential for an eruption.

U.S. Pacific Fleet to conduct maritime exercise this summer

RIMPAC is the worldʻs largest international maritime exercise, which has been held biannually in summer months since 1971.

Slightly soggier than expected 2023-24 wet season will buffer Hawai‘i from earlier onset of drought, wildfire season

Shift from El Nino to La Nina conditions also means there likely will be fewer tropical cyclones, including tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes, will move through the Central Pacific during the 2024 hurricane season.

Ocean View man granted supervised release following kidnapping charges is indicted

An Ocean View man initially charged in Kona District Court in connection to a domestic incident and released on bail was indicted by a Kona grand jury.

Police searching for 12-year-old missing boy

The police report Herman Kirklin was last seen on Lehua Street in Mountain View, the morning of May 14, 2024.

2024 Central Pacific hurricane season outlook predicts 1 to 4 tropical cyclones

May 19-25 is also Hurricane Preparedness Week in Hawai’i and officials urge everyone in the state to take action now, before a tropical cyclone looms, to make sure they, their loved ones and neighbors have what they need to weather a storm.

Structure burns down in Ocean View, cause unknown

According to the report, the Hawaiʻi Police Department is aware of the owner of the property and has been notified of the situation.

Police identify Ocean View man killed in Kaʻū motorcycle collision

“After passing the vehicles, the motorcycle was observed crossing over the double solid yellow lines and struck a rock embankment on the mauka side of the highway. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle,” the police department said.

Unusual late season Kona low mostly fizzles on neighbor islands, drenches O‘ahu

Last week’s storm appears to be the latest kona low to directly affect the main Hawaiian Islands in at least the past 20 years.

Video: Surveillance footage captures armed robbery at Black Lava Vape Kona

Two Kailua-Kona men were arrested in connection to the incident.
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