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Military convoy scheduled on Big Island roads
The military vehicles will be on the road on Aug. 17 starting at 11 a.m.
Kamehameha Schools management plan for Keauhou Bay draws waves of community opposition
The trust, which owns a total of 54 acres of land at the bay in West Hawai’i, aims to enhance, revitalize and transform the bay area so place-based cultural education and revenue-generating opportunities are reoriented to better serve the Keauhou community, visitors, cultural practitioners, existing commercial activities and other landowners, but those who oppose it say no one wants the bay to be changed into another high-end resort.
Minor injuries reported following vehicle fire in South Kona
Bystanders helped the sole occupant out of the vehicle.
Hawai‘i Island police report 15 DUI arrests last week
Eight out of the 15 motorists arrested for driving under the influence were in Kona.
Mandatory water restriction for areas in North Kona due to down wells
Officials stress there is no threat to water quality.
Kona judge grants bail reduction for man charged with sexual assault
The defendant has since posted bail.
Search continues for missing 77-year-old man on Big Island
The man is known to frequent various locations around Hawai‘i Island, as well as the island of O‘ahu.
Big Island man facing DUI charges after rear-ending police vehicle
The 38-year-old reportedly veered off the roadway and collided with an unoccupied police vehicle parked off the roadway with its emergency lights flashing.
Big Island man facing charges following theft of all-terrain vehicle from Kea‘au High School
The Mountain View man was in custody on $35,000 bail.
Hawai‘i Island police warn of phone scam circulating in Hilo
In recent reports, police say the suspect contacts the victim by phone, identifying themselves as a law enforcement officer and informs the individual they have an outstanding warrant for their arrest.
Unlocking innovation with agreement to share UH’s environmental research expertise
The University of Hawaiʻi has already buoyed and supported Hawaiʻi’s economic growth, development and environmental well-being with prominent, diverse and world-renowned research. Now, it is the first to lend that mastery to the rest of the nation.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding teen
Police ask anyone with information on the teen’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a northeast to east winds of 40 to 50 mph are sweeping the summits with gusts up to 60 mph.
‘Hawaiian Home Boy’ Kahalehau claims Most Promising Artist of the Year title
Longtime musician and on-air Maui radio personality of KPOA 93.5 FM was honored Aug. 3 with the award during the 47th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu.
The cow won’t jump over the moon, it will be stored there with all of Earth’s animals
Research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology and Smithsonian Institution is pitching an out-of-this-world idea to preserve Earth’s animals in the event of a global disaster — storing their cells on our lunar companion.
Primary Election Day is around the corner; know where to vote
This year, the mayoral race is packed with several community leaders going up against incumbent Mayor Mitch Roth. Hawai‘i County Council seats are also being challenged.
Update: Big Island police find woman reported missing since July safe
42-year-old Angela Kenyon of Hōlualoa was last seen the morning of July 31 in Kailua-Kona. Have you seen her?
Have you seen either of these 17-year-olds? Big Island police want to know
17-year-old Deacon Hawk was last seen Aug. 3 in Hilo and 17-year-old Cherish Ahulau-Kaleo was last seen July 20 in Hilo. Both were reported as runaways.
South Kona man wanted for questioning in several criminal investigations
52-year-old David Scheper is 5-foot-5, 200 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen in Kona and is known to frequent Hilo and Kona.
Woman in critical condition after being struck by pickup truck in Puna
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating following a Monday morning collision between a 2022 Hyundai pickup truck and woman, whose age has not been released, that happened shortly before 6 a.m. Monday in the general area of Palm Way on ʻĀinaloa Boulevard in ʻĀinaloa.
