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Ground-Breaking Female TV Exec Dies in Kona
Deanne Berkley, who broke the glass ceiling when it came to television executives, died early this month in her adopted home of Kailua-Kona.
College, Job Prep Focus of Conference For Kealakehe High Seniors
The conference will be held Tuesday, April 23, at the Old Kona Airport Pavilion.
Help Needed Identifying Man Using Stolen Credit Card
The unidentified person fraudulently used the credit card in businesses in Hilo and Puna on March 24.
Coast Guard Medevacs Seaman to Hilo Airport
A helicopter met the motor tanker 92 miles from Hilo and transported the 58-year-old crew member to Hilo and a waiting ambulance.
Keaau Woman Sentenced for Theft of Welfare Benefits
Circuit Court Judge Glen Hara also ordered Paige Okimoto to pay more than $36,000 in restitution to the state Department of Human Services.
Activities Vary at Hawaii Volcanoes for National Park Week
The park will waive entry fees and offer a variety of free hikes next week.
UPDATE: Legislature Urges Congress to Award Medal of Honor
The legislation asks Congress to give the nation’s highest military honor to Lt. John Ku`ulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau for his bravery in Vietnam.
Public’s Help Sought Locating Missing Kona Girl
Aisha Freitas was last seen at Konawaena High School on Tuesday.
Police Release April 19 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kuril Islands Hit by 7.2-Magnitude Quake, No Tsunami Generated
The tremor follows three of 6.5-magnitude or greater that hit the island chain in late February.
UPDATE: Officials Say Kulani Prison to Reopen July 2014
They say reopening the Big Island prison will save the state $5 million currently spent housing Hawaii inmates in mainland facilities.
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed Wednesday on Puna Highway
The victim was identified as a 21-year-old Mountain View man.
UPDATE: Search For Possible WaveRunner Thief Called Off
The owner of the company from which the personal watercraft was stolen believes the thief may have jumped off it and swam to shore.
Senate Confirms De Lima to Second Board of Education Term
The latest term for De Lima, who serves as the board’s vice chairman, will expire in 2016.
Satellite to ‘Flare’ Near North Star Tonight
If clouds cooperate, the brief flash will occur between 8:08 and 8:09 p.m. in the northern part of the sky.
Pahala Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary Friday
Hula, music and other events will be offered at the facility, the first public and school library to be built in Hawaii.
Overhanging Trees Prompt Closure of Waimea Road
Work to clear the trees is ongoing today which means detours around a portion of Opelo Road are necessary.
Arrests Made in Shooting Death of Former Big Island Resident
Murder charges have been filed in the death of Edline Chun, a 1957 graduate of Hilo High and respected faculty member at a New York university.
Hawaii Lawmakers to Take Up Background Check Bill Friday
While efforts to expand the checks failed today in the US Senate, the matter remains alive in the state Legislature.
Rescheduled Spay Day Rally, Fundraiser Set for Saturday
The non-profit group Hui Pono Holoholona is holding the event at the Mooheau Bandstand to raise funds for its spay and neuter programs.
