News
No Pacific-Wide Tsunami From Aleutian Islands Quake
The tremor with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 struck near Adak Island at 6:25 a.m. today, Hawaii time.
Highway Closed During Search for Driver of Stolen Truck
Stainback Highway was closed today until 1 p.m. while police searched for the suspect believed to be armed.
‘Stinky 2’ to Debut Soon
Another “corpse” plant is getting ready to bloom at the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens near Hilo.
Neighbor Brandishing Firearm Prompts School Lockdown
Keonepoko Elementary School was reopened after police made an arrest.
Information Sought in Leilani Estates Car Theft
A man was assaulted and a blue 2005 Kia Optima stolen in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 20.
FBI Arrests Man for Alleged Threats Against Gabbard
The suspect was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico and turned over to the FBI in California.
Spilled Gas Burns Generator Shed in Upper Puna
A fire department official said gas that overflowed from a generator being filled was ignited by an oil lamp.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Missing Puna Man
Zairon Leon Frazier was last seen in late July in the area of Kalapana Seaview Estates.
Funds Released for Hilo Bay Mooring Buoys
The five buoys are designed to protect coral by giving boaters an alternative to the use of anchors.
Award Offered for Lost, Damaged Camera
The camera containing wedding images was believed to have fallen off a vehicle near Hilo’s Bayfront.
Bell-Ringing Scheduled to Commemorate Historic Speech
The action was requested by the King Center and the 50th Anniversary Coalition for the March on Washington.
UPDATE: Man Wanted on Extradition Warrant Found in Oregon
Big Island police said Jaycen Robert Munoz was arrested Tuesday and will be extradited to Utah.
Injury to Infant Classified as Home Accident
The one-month-old was reportedly admitted to Kona Community Hospital with a head injury.
Missing Puna Woman Returns Home Safely
Police said Janshon Liao returned to her Hawaiian Beaches home on Saturday.
Land Board Approves Fencing of Ka`u Watershed
The 22 miles of fencing is part of a plan to control pigs and other ungulates in 24,000 acres of the Manuka Natural Area Reserve.
Puna Woman Sought in Burglary, on Theft Warrant
Mary Lolita Santos, 40, is wanted in connection with an incident that occurred mid-month in Kurtistown and also on an outstanding warrant.
Big Island Phone Weather Info System Enhanced
The National Weather Service said callers to 935-8555 will receive a wide variety of up-to-the-minute weather information including hurricane updates.
Sunlight Shown to Affect Mercury Levels in Fish
Researchers have found that mercury levels are lower in the fish that feed in well-lit upper waters of the ocean.
Utah Police Issue Extradition Warrant for Hilo Man
Big Island police said Jaycen Robert Munoz is wanted by police in Greater Salt Lake for alleged unlawful sexual conduct with a 16- or 17-year-old.
