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Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Costco Frozen Berry Mix
The state Department of Health said the product, Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend, has been pulled from shelves.
State Lawmakers to Hold Post-Session Update
The meeting Thursday at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will give the public an opportunity to ask questions about the recently concluded legislative session.
HELCO Seeking Public Input on Five-Year Action Plan
The Big Island utility is holding the meetings Tuesday in Hilo, Wednesday in Pahala and Thursday in Kailua-Kona.
Credit Union Robbery Suspect Released Without Charges
Police released the suspect, a 37-year-old Honomu man, on Saturday pending further investigation.
Dump Truck Driver Dies in Crash on Kaiminani Drive
The 47-year-old Kamuela man lost control of the truck on the steep roadway and collided with two vehicles and a rock wall before crashing into a tree.
Kenoi Shuffles Cabinet Members; Kanuha Back at Planning
The changes include current Planning Director Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd resuming her former post as head of the Department of Environmental Management.
Resort Seeks Approval to Repair Tsunami Damage to Beach
The company wants to barge sand from Oahu to restore the beach at Anaehoomalu Bay in Waikoloa.
Lava Tree Park to Close For Tree Trimming
The Lower Puna park will be closed for about three weeks beginning on Monday.
Police Investigating Sexual Assault in Kailua-Kona
The attack took place at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday on Loloku Street in the old industrial area of Kailua-Kona.
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.
