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Public Reminded of Rules for Dogs in National Park
Dogs, including service animals, must be on leash at all times and are prohibited from certain areas of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Man Sought Following Robbery of Taxi Driver
The cab driver was assaulted after driving a man from Hilo to Mountain View.
Work Ongoing at State Parks in Kona, Puna
While both parks are getting entry road improvements, Kekaha Kai State Park gets a new shower and MacKenzie State Park new composting restrooms.
From Record Cool to Record Hot — in Five Days
Less than a week after a record low temperature was set at Hilo’s airport a new record — this time a high — was set on Sunday.
High Surf Expected in Kona This Afternoon
A high-surf advisory has been issued for north and west shores of the smaller islands and for the Kona coast of the Big Island.
Chinky Mahoe’s Halau Wins 2013 Merrie Monarch Festival
The popular kumu from Kaneohe, Oahu edged out Kumu Mapuana de Silva’s halau for overall honors.
UPDATE: Woman Escapee From Hale Nani Captured
The 20-year-old inmate, Shaylyn Araw, has a history of arrests for burglary including one last month and two last year.
Captain Cook Home Destroyed in Early Morning Fire
The cause of the early-morning blaze is being investigated.
Officers Level Taro Garden at Bayfront, Arrest Activists
The Hawaiian sovereignty activists said 11 of their group were arrested by law enforcement officers at about 4:30 a.m. this morning.
Bill to Assess Fees on Cesspools, Septic Tanks Deferred
The measure would have had a particularly strong impact on the Big Island where many residents rely on individual sewer systems.
Kona Condo Damaged by Fire Early Today
Firefighters said their efforts were complicated by a layer of metal roofing laid over wood shingles.
Maui Dancer Wins Miss Aloha Hula 2013
Manalani Mili Hokoana English of Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka o Uka captured the Miss Aloha Hula title for 2013 as well as the Hawaiian language award.
Hana Noʻeau – Arts and Crafts Celebrated at the Merrie Monarch
Hana Noʻeau- Arts and Crafts Celebrated at the Merrie Monarch
Police Reminding Public to Yield to Emergency Vehicles
State law requires motorists to pull over to the nearest edge of the roadway to make way for ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
Abercrombie to Recognize Big Isle Scientist, Biofuel Project
The governor will attend a ceremony at Hilo’s agricultural research center to honor its head scientist, Dennis Gonsalves, and to recognize a research project.
Bill to Raise Tax on Bulk Tobacco Deferred
The measure would have raised the state excise tax on tobacco products to a rate similar to that imposed on cigarettes
NARS Commission to Gain Hawaiian Cultural Expert
Supporters say the addition will help ensure that the panel that oversees the state’s Natural Area Reserve System considers native Hawaiian concerns.
Police Release April 4 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police Seeking Pahoa Teen Missing Since March 19
The missing 17-year-old girl is of Hawaiian descent.
