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Police Chief Critical of Newspapers’ Error
Chief Harry Kubojiri said that the mistaken reporting of three-year-old data unfairly portrayed the police department in a negative light.
One-Car Crash Leaves Vehicle Overturned on Kanoelehua
It was not yet clear how the vehicle came to be upside-down on the busy street during noontime traffic.
Pair of Hikers Lost Overnight in Volcano Forest
The hikers in their late 50s wandered off the trail and lost their way in the thick forest of the Pu`u Maka`ala Natural Area Reserve.
Police Release June 21 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Ordnance Sweep Completed in Waimea Subdivision
Three pieces of non-explosive munition debris were found this week in the Sandalwood subdivision.
Governor Releases Funding for School Projects
The CIP monies include $500,000 for work on an all-weather track to be shared by Waiakea and Hilo high schools.
State to Plug 20-year-old Geothermal Research Wells
The two wells were among three drilled in Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone to gauge the extent of the underground steam resource.
UPDATE: Verizon Wireless Service Affected by HawTel Outage
The failure of the landline system also affected Verizon Wireless cellular towers it served.
Kekaha Kai State Park to Reopen Today
The site of a shark attack on Tuesday, the beach park was to be reopened after a helicopter overflight this morning showed no sharks in the area.
PGV Community Meeting Next Week in Pahoa
Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira will attend the quarterly meeting which will include updates and a question-and-answer session.
Missing Pahoa Teenager Located
Kai`ini Nihoa, who had last been seen Saturday night in South Kohala, was located today in Pahoa.
Attack Victim: ‘I Never Saw the Shark’
The former New Jersey resident said he at first thought friends were messing around with him.
Woman Charged in Burglary Last Month in Pahoa
The suspect was allegedly spotted leaving the scene by the home’s caretakers.
Hawaiian Cultural Festival Next Weekend in South Kona
Canoe rides and cultural exhibits will be on tap at Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park, also known as “City of Refuge.”
Waimanu Valley Wildfire Contained
Firefighters from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife were expected to have the three-day-old fire under control by nightfall.
Council Tentatively Approves HPP Speed Limits
Two bills would establish speed limits on both paved and unpaved side roads in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
UPDATE: More Sharks Spotted, Kona Park Remains Closed
Kekaka Kai State Park in Kona will remain closed today after a flyover spotted some reef sharks in the area.
Chrysler Reverses Position, Will Recall 2.7M Jeeps
The recall averts a possible court showdown with federal regulators over concerns about gas tank fires resulting from rear-end collisions.
Schatz Asks TSA to Expand PreCheck to Interisland Flights
The expedited checkpoint screening allows certain frequent flyers to keep their shoes and belts on, and their laptops in their bags.
‘Pollinator Week’ Designated; Beekeeping Bill Signed
The role of bees and other pollinators is being recognized both in Hawaii and nationally.
