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Mokulele to Begin Flights from Waimea Airport
The service will be the first from the South Kohala airport since Pacific Wings pulled out in June.
Kamakoa Nui Skatepark to Open in Waikoloa Village
The grand opening for the facility built in the county park at the Kamakoa Nui workforce housing project is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29.
Man Accused of Entering Vehicle With Stolen Fob
Travis Sanders is accused of stealing a woman’s car keys and fob and using them to break into her vehicle and steal more items.
Apparent Drowning Reported Near Honoka`a
The crew of a fire department helicopter found the man floating face down at an area known as Kawela’s.
No More Extensions for Naniloa, Land Board Says
The Board of Land and Natural Resources declined to extend deadlines for an overdue lease payment or for reinstating a performance bond.
Park Seeking Greater Protection for Water Resources
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park is asking the state water commission to designate the area’s aquifer a “water management area.”
Talk to Focus on Effects of Climate Change on Peace
A UH law professor will discuss the potential for conflicts resulting from climate-caused population migration.
Hilo Hydrant Tests, N. Kohala Water Shut-Off Next Week
The county Department of Water Supply has scheduled the hydrant tests for Monday and the hydrant shut-off on Kynnersley Road for Thursday.
UPDATE: Dryer May Have Caused Kawailani Structure Fire
A structure fire on Kawailani Street near its intersection with Komohana forced police to detour traffic in the Waiakea Uka area this morning.
Police Release Sept. 13 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Investigating Robbery of Kailua-Kona Restaurant
A man entered the establishment after it closed, threatened an employee with a weapon and then stole an undisclosed amount of cash.
Second Hale Nani Escapee Captured in Hilo
A tip from the public helped police locate Robert Carlos Garcia this morning at a house on Ohai Street in Hilo.
Soldiers From PTA Help Out Habitat for Humanity
The 34 members from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team earlier this month painted, cleared and cleaned at two homes in Waimea.
Judge Reverses Position, Won’t Allow Religious Defense
The ruling means Roger Christie cannot use the Religious Freedom Restoration Act as the basis for his THC Ministry during his trial scheduled for Oct. 8.
Kona Officer Honored For Halting Burglary Spree
Awareness by an officer on his day off resulted in an arrest that brought a halt to a surge in burglaries in West Hawaii.
Puna CDP Action Committee Members Needed
The county is looking for community-minded individuals to fill three members whose appointments are expiring in November.
County Planning New Fire Station on Haihai Street
The station near the Hilo Municipal Golf Course would be the second in the Waiakea Uka area, augmenting the service from the existing one on Kawailani Street.
USDA Lifts Ban on Sharwil Avocado Exports
Hawaii growers will soon be able to ship their fruit to 32 states.
Land Board to Again Take Up Naniloa Debts
The Board of Land and Natural Resources is scheduled to discuss the resort’s failure to make another lease payment and to restore its performance bond.
UPDATE: Governor Lends Support to Suicide Prevention Week
Friday’s vigil in Kona for suicide survivors is part of a variety of awareness efforts.
