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Puna’s ‘Hot Pond’ Park to Reopen Friday
Testing has determined that Ahalanui Park, which was closed on Sept. 26, has bacterial levels safe for swimming.
Woman Charged With Theft of Vehicle on Bypass Road
The suspect in the Sept. 12 case was arrested Wednesday while in police custody on a contempt of court charge.
Hawai`i School Enrollment Up, Led by Charter Schools
Enrollment figures show the state, and the Big Island in particular, are embracing the charter school concept.
Bust Out the Dictionary — It’s Spelling Bee Time
School-level Spelling Bees need to be held by November, with the state competition scheduled for March and the Scripps National Spelling Bee for May.
Puna Teen Missing Since December Located Unharmed
Police said Carlierose Rodrigues-Kihe was found in Kailua-Kona.
Pharmacy College’s Health Fair Set for Oct. 12
The fifth annual event will be held at the Prince Kuhio Plaza.
Efforts Underway to Develop Ringspot-Resistant Papaya Hybrid
The Hawai`i Agriculture Research Center has received a modest grant to work on crossbreeding Hawai`i papayas with a distant cousin resistant to the virus.
Man Charged with Stealing Truck From Kona Airport
The vehicle stolen over the weekend from a parking lot was found Monday down an embankment off Koloko Drive above Kailua-Kona.
Kiholo Use Plan Subject of Meetings in Kona, Hilo
The meetings will allow the public to provide input on a draft master plan and environmental study for the North Kona coastal park.
UPDATE: Couple Sought for Questioning Located
The incident involved occurred at about 3 a.m. Aug. 6 in the parking lot at Coconut Island.
Roundabout Before Business, Council Committee Says
The County Council’s Planning Committee today agreed on a new traffic-mitigating condition for a proposed Pahoa shopping center.
Aholelei Held Over for Trial; New Bail Set
A judge ruled today that the man accused of running over a 66-year-old bicyclist last week could be tried for manslaughter and negligent homicide.
BLOG: Hawai`i No. 2 in Nation for Foreign-Owned Ag Lands
Only Maine has a higher percentage of agricultural lands owned by foreign investors.
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Human Remains
Officers responding to a report found the decomposed body of a white male believed to be between 50 and 60 years old in a vacant lot on the south side of Ololi Road in Kailua-Kona.
Shutdown Closes Isle’s Biggest Attraction, Hawai`i Volcanoes
The loss of the 4,500 visitors who usually come through the national park’s gate daily will reduce revenues for the park and private businesses.
Body Discovered in Rubble of HOVE Fire
A lack of a nearby water source forced firefighters to shuttle water from a community water tank four miles away.
Two Men Charged With Robbery in Cell Phone Theft
The victim in the incident traced the location of his cell phone and ended up getting assaulted again.
Man Charged in Bicyclist’s Death Released From Jail
Bail for Siaiku Aholelei had been set at $275,000 for negligent homicide and manslaughter, but a paperwork mixup resulted in his bail being lowered to $25,000.
Puna Man Accused of Firing Gun, Threatening Neighbor
The Mountain View man was charged today with terroristic threatening and reckless endangering in connection with Sunday’s incident.
Thirty Meter Telescope Approval Challenged in Court
A coalition of native Hawaiians and environmentalists are seeking to stop construction of the world’s largest telescope near the summit of Mauna Kea.
