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Fire Damages Kinoole Street Home Thursday Night
The fire of unknown origin caused an estimated $80,000 in damage to the two-story home.
Police Seek Suspect in Theft Caught on Video
The incident involved the theft of a weed eater in Puna late last month.
Hanohano Issues Public Apology for Racial Slurs
The fourth-term Puna representative’s comments were made to workers installing art in her state Capitol office.
HELCO Makes It Official; More Geothermal Power Sought
Prospective developers have about a week to announce their intention to bid on the project, and until April 30 to submit a proposal.
Kona Pedestrian Dies in Early Morning Hit-and-Run
Police are looking for a sedan with front-end damage in connection with the death of the 71-year-old Kealakekua man.
Resolutions Call Holding of Roger Christie ‘Illegal and Unconstitutional’
Two Senate resolutions asking President Obama to investigate the no-bail status of the island’s best-known marijuana activist have been sent to committee.
Police Release Feb. 28 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Two More Strong Quakes Hit Kurils; Still No Tsunami
The tremor occurred in a seismically active island chain stretching from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to Japan.
Fact Sheet Details Sequester Impacts to Hawaii
The White House said 20,000 defense workers in Hawaii would be affected by the spending cuts taking effect Friday.
Meeting Next Week to Update Public on Kona Airport Expansion
Three House members from West Hawaii will also be present to discuss legislative issues.
Hazardous Waste Collections This Weekend in Waimea, Pahoa
Automotive fluids, batteries and pesticides are among the waste that will be collected by the county.
Abandoned Rental Car Removed From Mauna Kea Summit
The car that had rolled down a slope sans passengers was retrieved without incident Tuesday.
Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Passes Senate Committee
The bill would make possession of less than an ounce of marijuana a civil violation carrying a maximum fine of $100.
Public Asked to Help Find Missing Papa`aloa Woman
Kelie Sensano was last seen at 11 a.m. Saturday in Papa`aloa.
Waikoloa Man Charged With Meth Trafficking
Police said Paul Solis Jr., 46, was released after posting $36,750 in bail.
UPDATE: Action Postponed Again on Banyan Drive Bill
Mayor Billy Kenoi wants the Naniloa hotel’s lease cancelled because of inaction by leaseholder Ken Fujiyama.
Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes Spent $97 Million, Report Says
The report conducted by Michigan State University for the National Park Service said the spending supported 1,177 local jobs.
Segway Stolen From Gardens in Umauma
The thief or thieves also took two 25-gallon cans full of gas from the World Botanical Gardens.
Man Charged in Kailua-Kona Home Invasion
The Kona man was one of a pair who allegedly threatened two men in an apartment at gunpoint before assaulting them and stealing money and marijuana.
Bill Would Give Banyan Drive Properties to County
Senate Bill 1361 would transfer the land containing the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and seven nearby properties to Hawaii County.
