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Punahele Street Closed by Fallen Tree Branch Monday Night
The street was closed for several hours while a county crew cleared the debris.
Health Organization Volunteers Spend Holiday at Schools
Kaiser Permanente employees helped out in Kona, Waimea and Hilo, as well as on other islands.
Loss of Wind Farm Cuts Power to HELCO Customers
The outage at the Hawi Renewable Development Wind Farm in North Kohala left more than 4,000 homes and businesses briefly without power.
One Big Island Police Officer Fired in 2012
The termination resulted from the commission of a crime, the same reason for the firing of one of five officers terminated in 2011.
UPDATE: Cousins Held Without Bail For Murder
The Krause cousins are being held without bail in connection with the suspected murder of a Hawaiian Acres man missing since Dec. 30.
Souki Introduces Bill Legalizing Recreational Use of Marijuana
The bill would allow for personal and non-public use of marijuana by those age 21 and over.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Couple
The two were last seen when they moved out of their Hawaiian Paradise Park home in September.
Spring Semester Enrollment Drops at UH-Hilo, HCC
The drop was the first at both schools since the mid-2000s.
Motorists Advised to Avoid Kilauea-Pauahi Intersection This Weekend
Ongoing work to repave Kilauea Avenue is disrupting traffic but is also ahead of schedule.
Victim of December Drowning Off Keahole Point Identified
The family of Ryan David Whisler said that despite the risks, the former Washington man enjoyed picking opihi.
Mountain View Man Sought For Violating Court Order
Police are asking for the public’s help locating Kyson Kaleiwahea.
Search For Missing Pahala Fisherman Halted
The search for Roland Gacayan Sr. had been ongoing since Sunday night.
Police Release Jan. 18 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
High-Surf Warning Issued for North and West Shores
The National Weather Service said waves could reach heights in excess of 20 feet.
Creation of Preschool Program Focus of ‘Twitter Town Hall’
The forum will allow the public to use Twitter to discuss the establishment of Keiki First Steps Program.
Man Charged in December Robbery, Attack in Kona
The charges stem from a theft of cash and subsequent attack with a chain in downtown Kailua-Kona.
Police Looking for Missing Hilo Teenager
Makananui Fejeran has been missing since Monday, police said.
UPDATE: No Sharks Spotted, Kiholo Bay Reopened
A helicopter survey done off the waters off Kiholo turned up no sign of the animal.
Plastic Bag Ban Law Goes Into Effect Thursday
For the next year, retailers may still provide plastic bags as long as they charge a fee.
Body Found in Truck Apparently Result of Hanging
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials said an autopsy showed the man died from an apparent hanging, but they are continuing their investigation.
