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Victim in Bicycle-Truck Crash Not Yet Identified

Paramedics responding to the incident on Route 19 just outside Hilo pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene.

Kenoi Attending Mayors’ Conference in Washington DC

Kenoi will be joining the state’s other four mayors and members of President Obama’s cabinet to discuss issues that affect municipalities.

Two Hilo Parks Getting New Playground Equipment

Installation will begin Tuesday at Waiakea-Uka Park and on Feb. 20 at Gilbert Carvalho Park; both parks will remain open during the construction activities.

Kohala Man Missing Since Sunday

Police said Jonathan Riviera, 38, has a condition that requires medication.

Forest Service to Study Clear-Cut Puna Forest

The agency will do an analysis of the regrowth of a forest clogged nearly 30 years ago which resulted in the trees being chipped and sold to generate electricity.

Diver Off Kona Coast Died From Medical Condition

An autopsy showed that the California man had not drowned.

Work Underway for New Hilo Harbor Access

The widening and other improvements to Kumau Street will provide an alternate route for cargo traffic, particularly when cruise ships are in port.

State Looking to Recruit Sheriff’s Deputies on Big Isle

The three-week recruitment period begins Saturday, Jan. 18.

Police Release Jan. 17 List of Arrest Warrants

The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.

Kona Mauka-Makai Road Project Moves to Final Phase

When completed in July, the La`aloa Avenue extension will provide the only access to Kuakini Highway along a 3.5-mile stretch of Ali`i Drive.

VIDEO: Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Adrift Off Kona Coast

The fisherman whose vessel had run out of gas was located early this morning about nine miles off Kailua-Kona.

Panaewa Zoo’s Popular Tiger Namaste Dies

County officials said the 15-year-old white Bengal tiger, which was by far the zoo’s most popular denizen, was euthanized this morning.

Big Isle Drought Declaration Triggers USDA Loan Assistance

The federal Department of Agriculture has issued the disaster declaration for both Hawaii and Maui counties.

Big Island Teachers Become Nationally Certified

The partnership with Kamehameha Schools is boosting the certified teacher growth rate in Hawaii.

Keck Plays Prominent Role at Astronomical Symposium

Findings involving the observatory atop Mauna Kea focused on early galaxy formation and exoplanets.

Hilo Woman Missing Since Saturday

Police are asking the public to help locate 32-year-old Malia Pelekane.

Kenoi Asks Lawmakers for Highway, University Projects

The Big Island’s mayor appeared before key legislative committees to ask for a new College of Pharmacy building and a four-lane highway between Keaau and Pahoa.

UPDATE: Man Wanted in Theft Case Surrenders to Police

Benjamin Fonseca turned himself in at the Hilo police station where he was arrested on suspicion of two thefts and 28 counts of forgery.

Approvals Given for Pahoa Park Plan and Funding

The $20 million first phase of the 56-acre expansion will include a covered multi-purpose court as well as new ball fields and restrooms.

Humpback Whale Count Scheduled for Three Saturdays

Sites for the count, which takes place on the last Saturdays of the first three months of the year, include Kaena Point in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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