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UPDATE: Police Still Seeking Driver of Van Involved in Jail Escape
The blue Honda Odyssey van with “PUC” markings was stopped in traffic on Route 11 by a woman who had escaped from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility in Panaewa.
UPDATE: Fugitives Wanted on Bench Warrants Located
Police had asked for the public’s help locating Shaylyn Araw and Bryce Feary, both of whom were the subject of high-bail arrest warrants.
Remains Found in Unmarked Gravesite at Cemetery
The incomplete skeletal remains were found by workers digging a new burial site at Veteran’s Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo.
Dems Name Other Fifth House District Finalists
The others in the running to replace Rep. Denny Coffman were Kailua-Kona attorney Michael Matsukawa and Honaunau farmer Steve Sakala.
Target Offering Shoppers Free Credit Monitoring
The chain is offering the service in the wake of two data breaches that resulted in hackers obtaining financial and other information on 70 million shoppers.
2014 Hawaii Legislature Set for Opening Day
This year state lawmakers will welcome former legislators in observance of the 55th anniversary of statehood.
Kawaihae Man Charged With Multiple Drug, Weapons Offenses
Bail for Martin Booth was set at $266,000 for the 24 offenses which included alleged possession of firearms, brass knuckles and knives.
UPDATE: Crews Extinguishing Hot Spots in Puu Waawaa Wildfire
The fire in a remote area of the forest reserve was believed to have been ignited by lightning Sunday night.
Illegal Rental of Kayak Draws Maximum Civil Fine
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources went undercover to arrest two Kona men for alleged illegal solicitation of customers at Kealakekua Bay.
Police Looking to ID Suspect in Attempted Bank Robbery
The man’s image was captured on video surveillance as he unsuccessfully tried to rob the Territorial Savings Bank on Makaala Street on Friday.
Two Injured in House Fire in Hilo’s Kaumana Area
The early-morning blaze began in the front bedroom of the home and then spread to a hallway.
Police Say Wanted Hilo Man Armed and Dangerous
Keahi Calvin Sale is wanted on outstanding warrants that don’t allow release on bail, and for questioning in other unrelated investigations.
Opening Held for College of Hawaiian Language Building
The bi-lingual blessing marked the official opening of the college’s new building which consolidates operations previously scattered across the campus.
Fire Destroys Puna Home, Elderly Occupants Injured
Fire department inspectors are trying to determine the cause of the fire that destroyed the home on Opeapea Street, also known as Road 7, in Hawaiian Acres.
Kona Man Sought in Domestic Abuse Case
Moala Kuahuia Kaupu, 21, of Kailua-Kona has both ears pierced and a scripture tattoo on an inner forearm.
Police Release Jan. 10 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Park Pipe Replacement a Steamy Subject
A project to replace a water main to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is providing new temporary steam vents along Crater Rim Drive.
Ka`u Physician Appointed to Fill Coffman’s House Seat
Dr. Richard Creagan, like Big Island Sen. Josh Green, is an emergency room physician as well as a farmer who has also served as an educator and researcher.
New Hawaii Plant Pest: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
State agriculture officials are warning the public to be on the lookout for the palm predator, which so far has only been found on Oahu.
Police Charge Two Kona Men in Kidnapping, Robbery
The men were accused of forcing another Kona man into an SUV and holding him at knifepoint while driving around Kailua-Kona for more than an hour.
