News
Tuesday is Prince Kuhio Day Holiday
State and county offices will be closed, although federal offices and the post office will remain open.
Problematic HELCO Line Causes Another Outage
More than 5,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers lost power today because of a problem in a transmission line that has been causing problems since March 10.
State, Teachers Union Reach Tentative Agreement
The pact scheduled for an April 17 ratification vote would restore the 5% pay cut from 2011 and add raises for each of the next four years.
Police Release Latest List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Police: Hilo Man Missing Since Early Sunday
The missing man, 51-year-old Dennis Nabarro, is in need of medical attention, police said.
Paramedics Assist Swimmer in Trouble Off Waawaa in Lower Puna
The 37-year-old victim was pulled from the water about 30 feet from shore and transported to Hilo Medical Center.
UPDATE: Woman Charged in Ainaloa Stabbing
The victim in the domestic abuse case was transferred to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu where he is listed in serious condition.
An Evening to Remember – Ho`ike Night 2013
Fifty years of hula, halau hula (or hula schools) of years past will be honored on the stage at this year’s Ho’ike night 2013 at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill to Expand Hawaii’s National Parks
Senator’s first bill in the US Senate would push for study of three new potential park sites in Hawaii.
Wanted: Kona Man in Connection to Sexual Assault
Police say the man, William John Johnson, has no permanent address and may be in Kona or Waipio.
36 Big Island Drivers Charged with DUIs
Eight individuals were arrested after motor vehicle accidents last week, four of whom were minors.
Hilo Boy, 3, Run Over by Truck in Puna Subdivision
Police said the boy had been playing in the pickup and jumped out when it began rolling backwards.
Police Officer, Firefighter Honored for Public Service
Ryan Domingo and Ian Smith have been named Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year, respectively.
PLDC-Killing Bill Scheduled for Hearing Next Week
The hearing will be the first for either of the anti-PLDC bills since the House and Senate swapped their versions in mid-February.
Meth Conviction Could Result in Life in Prison
Federal prosecutors said 42-year-old Uiki Teaupa of Kona transported more than 20 pounds of the drug to the Big Island.
Renovation and Expansion of Edith Kanakaole Stadium Finished
The work was done just ahead of the Merrie Monarch Festival which will celebrate its 50th anniversary beginning March 31.
‘March to Evict Monsanto’ Scheduled Saturday in Hilo
The protest against genetically modified organisms, also known as GMOs, will begin at the King Kamehameha statute on Hilo’s Bayfront.
Japanese Chamber’s ‘Taste’ Event Raises $10k for HCC
The donation was made possible by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s “A Taste of Hilo” event held in October.
UPDATE: Cold Front Fizzles, Drying Trend Forecast
Expected heavy rains failed to materialize, but forecasters say showers are still likely over the Big Island, especially in windward sections.
House Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Judiciary Committee made changes to the House version of the Senate bill but kept possession of small amounts a civil violation.
