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Foul Play Not Suspected in Death of Baby in Bed
The mother told police that she found her 2-month-old daughter unresponsive in bed early this morning.
Albertini Lecture on Democratic Actions Back On at Hilo High
The on-again, off-again presentation on participating in a democracy is back on again.
Hilo, Pahoa Hit With Nearly a Foot of Rain
Those were among the hardest hit areas from the storm that began Thursday.
Governor Releases Kona Airport, Hilo Harbor Funds
Kona International Airport’s terminal building will get a new roof, and work will be done near Hilo Harbor to improve the flow of cargo into the port.
Police Investigating Drowning of Toddler in Kona
The victim’s mother told police the 18-month-old boy wandered off while playing in a vacant lot.
DOE Won’t Discuss Hilo High Threat; Matter May Go to Court
Anti-war activist Jim Albertini said he is willing to pursue a First Amendment lawsuit over a ban on him speaking before students.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Sunday for Helene Hale
Hawaii’s governor has ordered the action to honor the veteran Big Island lawmaker, whose services are also being held that day.
Inouye Tributes Include Renaming UHH College of Pharmacy
A ceremony at the University of Hawaii at Manoa today follows Thursday’s actions by the Board of Regents to rename facilities across the state in his honor.
Police Release Feb. 22 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Car Careens From Summit After Restroom Stop
A tourist couple who drove a rented car to the top of Mauna Kea Sunday ended up having to find another way back down the mountain.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Saturday Afternoon
Heavy rain continues to be forecast for windward areas and up to a foot of snow is expected on mountain summits.
UPDATE: Principal Bans Lecture, Cites Threat Made Against School
Hilo High School Principal Robert Dircks said he cancelled the talks by an anti-war activist because of concerns from the public that included a threat.
Kona Women Charged in Robbery of 13-year-old Girl
The women are accused of attacking the girl at a bus stop and stealing her backpack.
Simeon Fails to Make Final Cut on Top Chef
The Hilo native and now Maui chef failed to make it into the top two Wednesday night.
Kona Man Indicted in Jan. 17 Airplane Hijacking Hoax
The FBI said Timothy David Hershman faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted of the charge.
Kona Woman Found Floating Near Kailua-Kona Pier
A swimmer found the body of the 67-year Kailua-Kona resident face-down in the water.
Hilo Natives Competing in Top Chef, American Idol
Sheldon Simeon competes against two other chefs in a two-part finale, while Bryant Tadeo is in the group of 40 trying to stay alive in Las Vegas.
Spay Day Rally and Fundraiser Saturday at Mo`oheau Bandstand
The event is being held by Hui Pono Holoholona, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing low-cost spay and neutering programs on the Big Island.
Police to Hold Community Meeting Thursday in North Kohala
The meeting is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kohala Intergenerational Center on the Akoni Pule Highway.
Accidents Back Up Hilo-Bound Traffic on Highway 130
The two traffic accidents that occurred near the 3-mile marker backed up traffic to Maku`u Drive.
