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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.
Humane Society Again Offering ‘Primp Your Pit’ Program
The campaign offers spaying or neutering of pit bull terriers and their mixes as well as a nail trim for a $20 fee.
Police Officer Wounds Kona Man Threatening Suicide
Police said the man was attempting to use a rifle on himself when he was shot by the officer in the shoulder.
Accused Carjacker Makes First Court Appearance
Alkapone Cruz-Balles took a man’s car last week after allegedly threatening him with a knife, court documents said.
County Looking to Continue LED Streetlight Conversion
As the cost of the new fixtures come down next year, the county will resume the replacement of old low-pressure sodium streetlights.
Golf Carts Stolen From Kona Golf Course
The two E-Z-Go carts were numbered 27 and 35 and were stolen on June 22 or 23.
Central Pacific Bank Warning of Phishing Scam
The bank is warning customers not to respond to bogus text or voice messages seeking to obtain financial information.
Kailua-Kona Brush Fire Blackens 1,000 Acres, Nearly Contained
The fire prompted the temporary evacuation Saturday of 300 residents of two apartment buildings for several hours.
Cruz-Balles Charged in Wednesday’s Carjacking
The 19-year-old former Mountain View resident was being held in lieu of $12,000 bail pending an initial court appearance scheduled for Monday.
Libraries Getting More eBooks, Public Access Computers
The system is getting 600 new computers — including 171 for the Big Island — through a partnership of state agencies with help from the private sector.
