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Hilo Man Charged in Burglaries Last Year in Waiakea Uka
James Kama, 20, was accused of involvement in the break-ins that took place in November and December.
Another Week for Hilo Landfill Speed Hump Installation
The project that began last Monday is now expected to take up to Aug. 2 to complete.
Funding Problems to Close YWCA Pool Aug. 31
The pool that has been a recreation mainstay in Hilo for four decades is not bringing in enough revenue to stay open, YWCA officials said.
Puainako Widening Update Scheduled for Aug. 8
Transportation officials will provide the latest information on the project at a meeting to be held at the Waiakea Intermediate School cafeteria.
Truck in Marine Convoy Runs Off Saddle Road
The accident west of the entrance to PTA caused temporary traffic delays.
More Overnight Power Outages Planned for North Kohala.
The electricity will be shut off at 8 p.m. on Aug. 13 and Aug. 14, and is scheduled to be turned back on at 5 a.m. the following mornings.
Police Release July 26 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Man Charged with Growing Marijuana in HPP
The Puna man is accused of possessing more than 13 pounds of processed and packaged marijuana.
WHO Declares Sunday World Hepatitis Day
Health officials in Hawaii and worldwide are raising awareness about the disease’s silent epidemic.
Funding Complete for New Interisland Cargo Terminal in Hilo
Hilo Harbor’s Pier 4 will provide an alternative to the existing interisland barge terminal and reduce congestion at the harbor’s other piers.
Hilo Men Accused of Trying to Run Truck Off Road
The pair also allegedly threatened the occupants of the truck with a handgun, police said.
NASA’s ‘Rock Star’ Telescope Subject of Imiloa Talk
The project scientist for the Kepler Space Telescope will discuss its ground-breaking discoveries and assisting research by a Big Island observatory.
UPDATE: $1,500 Reward Offered for Stolen Trumpets
The owner of the horns is appealing to the public for help locating the instruments and is offering a reward for their safe return.
Judge Moves Carjacking Case to Circuit Court
The judge found that probable cause existed for the prosecution of the 19-year-old man accused of carjacking.
State Taking Steps to Prevent Spread of Mosquito
Officials are concerned about the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito which can transmit dengue fever; the mosquito is already established on the Big Island.
Hilo Man Charged in July 4 Burglary in Puna
Kainoa Santos was being held in lieu of $35,000 bail in connection with the break-in that occurred on Oahu Street in Nanawale Estates.
UPDATE: One Charged in Connection with Gunshots Fired
Police said the incident that occurred late Monday night resulted in the arrest of five individuals, include two juveniles.
Kailua-Kona Group Unveils Plan for Village
Allowing sidewalk dining is among the goals in the five-year plan adopted by the Kailua Village Business Improvement District.
Fugitive Clayton Located, Charged
Arthur Clayton, 51, of Keaau was arrested on a bench warrant for drug offenses and also charged with burglary and other crimes.
New Instrument Providing UH Researchers With Stunning Images
The laser-scanning confocal microscope allows scientists at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology to obtain images of coral that are part science, part art.
