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Kona Man, Puna Woman Sought For Questioning
Police are asking for the public’s help locating the two in connection with unrelated cases.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Persons
Police said three of the missing persons may require medical attention.
Stranger on Waimea School Campus Prompts Lockdown
A fourth-grader at Waimea Elementary told school officials he was approached on campus by an Asian man in his 20s.
Police Release Jan. 11 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Big Island Woman Indicted for Stealing From California Charity
California news outlets are reporting that Theo Nani Bell is facing charges she stole more than $400,000 from an agency that assists the homeless and disabled.
Hawaii Poll Indicates Increasing Support For Legal Marijuana
The survey of 600 Hawaii voters showed that 57% favored its legalization, an increase of 20% since 2005.
West Hawaii Hospitals Go Smoke-Free
Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital are honored for their new policy banning tobacco use on all properties, including parking lots.
Kona Boy Run Over After Falling From Truck
Police said the father of the 3-year-old was arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide.
Suspect in Fatal Stabbing Released Without Charges
Cherie Sueko Moskwa, 37, of Hilo was released from custody pending further investigation.
Rock Slide Slows Traffic in Maulua Gulch
Traffic was reopened in both directions on Route 19 by 4:10 p.m.
2012 Was Dry in Hawaii and Across Much of US
Only four gauges across the state recorded above-average rainfall in what turned out to be a dry year across most of the country.
Police Seeking Hilo Man in Abuse Case
Stanley Gonsalves was last seen Tuesday morning in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna.
‘Dual-Pol’ Radar Upgrades Improving Weather Forecasts
The improvements underway to Hawaii’s four Doppler weather radar stations will give forecasters a better look at rain and other weather phenomena.
Spay/Neuter Clinic for Cats Jan. 13 in Leilani Estates
A spay/neuter clinic for cats will be held this Sunday in lower Puna.
Daniel Sayre Foundation Continues Gift of Safety
The memorial fund established following a tragic hiking accident has provided nearly $700,000 in equipment for the Hawaii Fire Department.
US Rep. Gabbard to Hold Community Meetings Saturday
The meetings will be held at the Kealakehe High School cafeteria in Kona and at the ILWU Hall in Hilo.
More Shut-Offs for Ahualoa-Honoka`a Waterline Connections
Service interruptions will be required today, Thursday and next Tuesday.
UPDATE: Swimmer Swept Away at Kehena Beach Identified
County personnel today searched 2.5 miles of Puna coastline.
County Looking to Expand Use of Green Waste
Officials are proposing to mix it with food waste and other materials to create compost that will be sold to the public.
UPDATE: ‘Runaway Siren’ Shut Off By Itself; Repairs Planned
Initial efforts to shut the siren off from Civil Defense headquarters in Hilo were unsuccessful.
