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Victim of Monday’s Motorcycle Crash Identified
The man riding the motorcycle was a Captain Cook resident.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Lex Brodie
Gov. Neil Abercrombie ordered the action at state offices in remembrance of the former member of the state Board of Education.
Police Release Feb. 1 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Solomon Islands Hit With Flurry of Earthquakes
The island chain in the southwest Pacific has been hit by 19 strong earthquakes since Sunday, include a 6.7-magnitude tremor today.
Second Public Hearing Held on Kulani Reopening
The head of the state’s prison system said the Department of Public Safety is willing to consider pu`uhonua-style programs at the facility after it reopens.
UPDATE: Missing South Kona Diver Identified
Friends of the Kealakekua resident became concerned after he apparently missed a flight to the mainland Thursday morning.
82-year-old Woman Accosted at Hilo Park
Police said two men tried unsuccessfully to steal the visitor’s purse on the Banyan Drive peninsula.
Woman Arrested For Armed Robbery in Downtown Hilo
The robbery occurred at a business at the corner of Keawe Street and Furneaux Lane.
Judge Grants Request for Mental Exam For Keaka Martin
His lawyer’s reasons for the request have been sealed by the court.
Monthly Siren Test to Be Held Friday at 11:45 a.m.
The public can report operational issues, including malfunctioning sirens, to Hawaii County Civil Defense.
EPA to Ban Sales of Some d-CON Rat Poison Products
The rodenticide is being blamed for accidental poisonings of children, pets and wildlife.
Hawai`i Lawmakers Consider 10 Cent Bag Tax
According to the bill, a “single-use checkout bag” would mean any type of one-use bag whether plastic or paper, recycled or non-recycled.
State Library System to Offer Free Courses, Audiobooks Online
Hundreds of courses developed by expert instructors will be available beginning Friday using home and library computers.
Hawaii Volcanoes Names Makuakane-Jarrell Chief of Interpretation
The first native Hawaiian to hold the post, the veteran ranger has served at all five national park units on the Big Island.
Lawmakers Weighing $49M for Big Island Harbors
The funding is part of $144 million proposed for harbors statewide.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Persons
The three individuals are missing in unrelated cases.
No Pacific-Wide Tsunami From Earthquake in Chile
The 6.1-magnitude tremor struck at 10:16 a.m., Hawaii time.
Kona Bypass Roadway Now Open 24/7
The Mamalahoa Bypass Road was initially opened in 2009 during limited hours to provide an alternate route to South Kona during rush hour.
Humpback Whale Capsizes, Damages Kayak in Kona
The 60-year-old kayaker sustained a minor injury in the incident that occurred off a Kailua-Kona resort.
