News
UPDATE: Highway 19 Reopened Late Monday Night
The crash near Puu Nani Drive on the east side of Waimea caused traffic delays for about 16 hours Monday.
Ground Broken for New Kona Mauka-Makai Road
The La`aloa Extension will provide traffic relief south of Kailua-Kona.
Farmers and Ranchers Hold Pro-GMO Rally in Hilo
The demonstration was designed to counter anti-GMO efforts of late including legislation that would ban most new transgenic food sources on the Big Island.
Police Release June 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Puna Man Charged in Tuesday’s Spear Gun Attack
George Curnutt was being held in lieu of $500,000 bail pending his initial court appearance this afternoon.
UPDATE: Search Halted for Missing Kayaking Fisherman
The search for the missing 66-year-old man was called off following a 228-square-mile search of the surrounding ocean by the fire department and Coast Guard.
July 4 Holiday Road Closures in Hilo Announced
The closures will affect a variety of roads and days around the Hilo Bayfront area.
Cost of Riding Hele-On Bus Going Up Monday
Standard fare will be $2 under the new fee schedule, with students, seniors and the disabled paying $1 per ride.
Google Street View Moving to Big Island Trails
The company known for online street views around the world is now enlisting third-party help to obtain panoramic vistas of more remote locations.
Monday is Deadline for Property Tax Exemption Applications
The types of exemptions include homeowner’s, disabilities, totally disabled veterans and Hansen’s disease patients.
Police: Mainland Company Conducting Aerial Mapping in Kona
The helicopter operations were expected to be completed Wednesday afternoon.
UPDATE: Police Looking For Victim of Possible Assault in Pahoa
The case was prompted by the discovery Wednesday morning of blood in front of a business.
Hilo Jaycees Putting On July 4th Fireworks Display
This year the fireworks will be launched from a barge in Hilo Bay instead of from Coconut Island.
Public Warned About Door-to-Door Magazine Sales Scam
The salespersons falsely claim that the sales will benefit a local high school or other group, and the magazines never arrive.
Man in Critical Condition After Being Shot by Spear Gun
A 49-year-old Pahoa man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident Tuesday night in Leilani Estates.
More Blasting Scheduled in Waimea July 8-31
The rock excavation work will take place from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and will be preceded by two warning sirens.
Queen’s and North Hawaii Hospitals Considering ‘Affiliation’
The Honolulu and Waimea hospitals already have a clinical affiliation, but say they are not ready to talk about what the next step might be.
NASA Signs Cooperation Agreement With PISCES
The Space Act Agreement calls for the agency to provide technical support for projects aimed at furthering human habitation in space.
HELCO Replacing Underground Cables in Kona Subdivision
The work in the Kilohana community is scheduled for week days only and could take up to six months to complete.
Former Micronesian President to Lead Delegation to Hilo
Joseph Urusemal, a senator and former president of the Federated States of Micronesia, will lead a delegation to discuss education and other matters.
