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UPDATE: Charges Filed in Hilo Bayfront Slaying
Mark Anthony Whyne, a 55-year-old homeless man, has been charged in connection with the death of Faatetai Fiu of Hilo.
Robbery of Tourist Reported at Rainbow Falls Park
The robbery was the second involving tourists in East Hawaii on Wednesday.
Man With Knife Robs Campers at Kolekole Park
The couple was awakened in their tent before dawn by a man who robbed them and stole their rental car.
Governor Celebrates Digital Learning at Kea`au Elementary
Gov. Neil Abercrombie declared Feb. 6 “Digital Learning Day” and visited the school where all students have been supplied with digital devices for learning.
Repaving Set for Hapuna Beach Parking Lots
The project, which will include work at Waialea Bay, will get underway on Monday and is expected to take 90 days to complete.
Bill Would Change Order of Names on Ballot
Instead of the current alphabetical method beginning with “A,” the measure would have ballots list names starting with a letter selected at random.
UH-Hilo Student Receives Scholarships to Study in Japan
Senior Andrew Jackson Musick IV plans to study Japanese and Uchinaguchi, the indigenous language of Okinawa.
Water Shut-Off in Na`alehu Friday Afternoon
The one-hour service interruption will allow for a connection to be made to the new Ka`u Family Health Center.
UPDATE: Fisherman Who Fell in Water Identified
The body found early this morning along the coastline off Hawaiian Paradise Park has been identified as a 31-year-old Kea`au man.
Center: No Hawaii Threat from Latest Earthquake in Solomons
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the 8.0-magnitude tremor that occurred at 3:12 p.m. Hawaii time generated a tsunami only in the local area.
Police: Be On Lookout for County Employee Impersonations
A report has been received about a woman claiming to check on property for the county tax office.
Water to be Shut Off in Onomea Feb. 13
The outage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is being done to allow for a connection to the Kulaimano Production Well.
Accidents Back Up Highway 130 Traffic For Miles
The first accident at 6:28 a.m. prevented Hilo-bound traffic from getting past the Keaau transfer station for more than an hour.
UPDATE: Monk Seal Likely Died From Ingested Fish Hook
The Hawaiian monk seal had been transported from Kona to Honolulu Friday to be treated for respiratory problems.
Credit Union Scholarship Program Accepting Applicants
Candidates must be graduating Big Island high school seniors and meet other requirements.
Veteran Lawmaker Helene Hale Dies at 94
The ground-breaking lawmaker served 26 years in three separate legislative bodies, both on the state and county levels.
UPDATE: Wind Advisory Extended to 6 p.m. Today
The National Weather Service is forecasting winds of 20-40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph over much of the Big Island.
Search Halted for Man Believed Missing While Diving
A four-day search turned up no sign of Jeremiah Nathan, the Kealakekua man believed lost while diving off a South Kona park.
Paraglider Injured Landing In Kona Coffee Orchard
The 45-year-old pilot had to be extricated from a tree in Honaunau.
Woman Charged in Downtown Hilo Store Robbery
Bail was set at $28,750 for Tia Nohealani Menino in connection with Thursday’s incident.
