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Police Release April 12 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
HOVE Well Pump Needs Replacing; Timeline Unknown
Until the well is repaired, residents of the area must go to spigot stations in Waiohinu or Hookena for potable water.
PLDC-Killing Bill Passed, Sent to Governor
The state House of Representatives today agreed to amendments made by the Senate which avoided having the measure sent to a conference committee.
Sheriffs to Join Police in Firearms Training at PTA
The Sheriff Division of the Department of Public Safety signed an agreement with Pohakuloa Training Area to share use of the Army base’s firing ranges.
Kapa`au Woman Sought on Probation Violation
The warrant is related to an abuse case, and Malia Rivera is also wanted for questioning in an unrelated matter.
Spay/Neuter Clinic for Cats This Sunday in Puna
A spay/neuter clinic for cats will be held this Sunday in lower Puna.
Boy Rescued From Steam Crack Near Park Headquarters
The boy who fell 25 feet sustained only minor injuries.
Dorrance Scholars First in Family to Attend College
The program is credited with boosting graduation rates for first-generation college students.
Kona Attorney Named Director of Friends of NELHA
Sarah Crawford will head the non-profit group which provides tours and presentations on alternate and renewable energy.
Group Lobbying Lawmakers for Pharmacy School Building
The business and community leaders are concerned the College of Pharmacy could lose its accreditation if a permanent home is not built.
State Seeking Input on Placement of Hilo Bay Mooring Buoys
Officials said surveys of Blonde Reef indicated the need for day-use moorings in the bay.
Police to Hold Community Meeting Tuesday in Honokaʻa
The meeting is designed to allow community members to meet police officers and to discuss any concerns.
Bill Stiffening Owner-Builder Requirements Also Passes House
The bill would require that an owner-builder would have to deduct withholding taxes and provide workers’ compensation insurance for anybody they hire.
‘Red Road’ Losing Its Namesake Hue
The final stretch of the picturesque coastal roadway is getting a new layer of darker asphalt.
Coastal Highway a ‘Visitors’ Paradise’ — Then and Now
Highway 137 has long showcased the scenic Puna coast.
UH-Hilo Students Land Prestigious Internships
The students both double-majoring in physics and astronomy will be taking part in high-caliber research projects, university officials said.
Senate Approves PLDC Bill; Decision Reverts to House
The House must now decide whether it agrees with the Senate’s amendment to the bill related to the disposition of its appropriations.
South Kohala Vacation Home Damaged by Fire
Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire at the rental home at Mauna Kea Fairways South.
Metal Products Stolen From Kohala Estates Farm
The 18-foot-long galvanized angle iron and spools of galvanized cable was taken between February and the second week of March.
Police Seek Identity of Alleged Shoplifter
The woman is wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred in Hilo on March 27.
