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Judge Orders Mental Evaluation for Accused Carjacker
Jeremy Todd Rios is accused of carjacking and nine other offenses in connection with the stealing of a car from a woman stopped by a collision he allegedly caused.
Funds Released for Youth Challenge Academy Relocation
The governor released $5.9 million to move the academy from its current site at the former Kulani prison to the Keaukaha Military Reservation.
Waiakea Uka Water Service to Resume by 6 p.m.
The water main break occurred on Hoaka Road near its intersection with Ainaola Drive.
Hirono to Meet With Coffee Farmers, Tour FUDS Sites
US Sen. Mazie Hirono will visit to the Big Island on Thursday including stops at a coffee farm, at the West Hawaii Civic Center and in Waimea.
Lowen, House Leadership to Meet With Public Tuesday
The meeting to discuss the recent legislative session and to hear community concerns will be held at the Kealakehe High School cafeteria.
Villasista Held on $110,000 Bail in Botched Robberies
The 37-year-old Honomu man has been accused of using a stolen car in two attempted robberies in Hilo.
State Lawmaker Also Targets ‘Tree That Ate Puna’
A $35,000 demonstration program will remove albizia trees in a lower Puna forest reserve and adjacent subdivision.
Veteran Journalist Hunter Bishop Joins Big Island Now
After overcoming a seven-year legal battle with the Hawaii Tribune-Herald newspaper, Hunter Bishop’s journey brings him to the new media outlet on the Big Island.
Gabbard’s First Bill Awaits Obama’s Signature
The Helping Heroes Fly Act expedites airport security screening for wounded and severely disabled veterans and service members.
Tractor Stolen Off Kaiwiki Road in Late June
The six-wheeled green John Deere with black seats is valued at more than $4,000.
Juror Questionnaires Being Mailed to 70,000 Big Islanders
Those receiving the forms, which will be used to establish jury pools in 2014, have 10 days to fill them out and return them.
Weight, Speed Restrictions Set for Umauma Stream Bridge
The state DOT said restrictions will be in place for up to six months while emergency repairs are made to the bridge’s weakened supports.
Police Release Aug. 2 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Police Recover Remains Discovered on Mauna Kea
The skeletal remains, which included a pelvic bone containing an artificial hip, may be those of a man who disappeared on a hike to the summit in 2007.
Alleged Carjacker Charged With a Dozen Offenses
Ten of the charges stem from the carjacking incident, while two others are connected to an assault reported shortly before it.
Meteorologist Dissects Flossie’s Visit
East Hawaii was left mostly dry because the wind shear that sent Flossie’s center north of the Big Island also weakened the moisture left behind.
Funding Earmarked for Invasive Species Control on Big Island
The 2014 budget for the inter-agency Hawaii Invasive Species Council includes nearly $130,000 for control of the Big Island’s nascent axis deer population.
‘Earthnauts’ to End Simulated Mars Mission
The six crew members who have spent more than 100 days living in a simulated Martian environment will finish their food research project later this month.
Man Arrested for Theft of Car Later Used in Robbery Attempts
Police said the same vehicle used in two attempted robberies had previously been reported stolen.
Eight Pounds of Pot Found in Carry-On Bag
A 39-year-old Mountain View man has been arrested but not charged for commercial promotion of marijuana.
