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Orchidland Estates Home Destroyed by Fire
The cause of the blaze on 38th Avenue is under investigation.
Bark For Life Walk Saturday Morning in Hilo
Bark For Life, A dog event to fight cancer, will be held tomorrow morning in Hilo at Liluokalani Gardens.
Police Release May 31 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Missing Alaska Man Wanted for Questioning in Woman’s Death
Police say Boaz Johnson, who was reported missing on Thursday, had been seen camping with the woman before she was found floating off the coast of Kalapana.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Robbery of Pepeekeo Credit Union
The 37-year-old Honomu resident turned himself in at the Kona police station Thursday night.
Koa Defoliation Spreading, But Some Trees Starting to Recover
Wildlife officials say the area of trees stripped of leaves by the native koa moth is expanding, but new shoots are showing up on trees affected earlier.
Latest Recruit Class Graduates Join Hawaii Fire Department
The 15 members of the 41st Fire Fighters Recruit Class were recognized during a ceremony earlier this month.
Police Identify Woman Found Floating off Kalapana
A homicide investigation was initiated after an autopsy showed that Royal died of strangulation.
Police: Idaho Couple Was Unaware of Search Efforts
The pair, who police said was never in trouble, was camping in Waipio Valley and found out about the ongoing search during a trip into Honokaa.
Ceremony Held for Kona Airport Improvements
State and federal transportation officials broke ground for a new fire-fighting facility; a new air-traffic control tower began operating in December.
Mystery Object Removed From Ka`u Coast
The buoy-like item was cut up and hauled away by a contractor at a cost of $28,500.
Kona Man Sentenced for Seven Pounds of Methamphetamine
Michael Sakuma admitted he intended to sell the drug on the Big Island, and previously confessed to making millions of dollars off drug proceeds.
Head-On Crash on Kawaihae Road Injures Two
The driver of one of the vehicles was pinned in the crash that occurred Tuesday night.
Two Dead Following One-Car Crash in North Kona
Their vehicle went off the Queen Kaahumanu Highway and overturned in a lava field.
Lost 62-Year-Old Hiker Rescued on Mauna Loa
The Honolulu man had gotten lost while hiking down to the Mauna Loa Observatory located at the 11,135-foot level on the 13,677-foot volcano.
UPDATE: Police Say Foul Play Possible in Body Found Floating
Police are investigating the death of the young female discovered early this morning by a lava-viewing tour boat.
Police Department’s Community Survey Enters Final Week
Department officials said the anonymous, online Community Satisfaction Survey provides the department with valuable feedback from the public.
Dueling Budget ‘Talk-Story’ Sessions Tuesday in Puna
The discussions on the budget are being held by two Puna councilmen at the same time in different locations.
Hilo Man Missing Since March Found on Maui
Police said Jensen Yadao was found unharmed earlier this month.
Young ‘Flying Tree Snake’ Captured on Oahu
The ornate tree snake native to Southeast Asia is related to the brown tree snake which has wreaked havoc on the environment in Guam.
