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Man Charged for Threats That Prompted School Lockdowns
Lyle Kawika Pascubillo was being held on $4,000 bail after being charged with two counts of terroristic threatening.
Police Investigating Burglaries in Kaumana, Piihonua
A 21-year-old Hilo man is being sought for outstanding warrants and for questioning about the break-ins.
Fire Caused by Candle Destroys Puna Home
One of the occupants sustained burns to her hands while trying to leave the building.
Land Board Hears Final Arguments on Huge Telescope
The Board of Land and Natural Resources is considering whether to approve the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea.
Bill Legalizing Marijuana Dead For Session
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said he killed the measure because of a lack of support from lawmakers.
Groundbreaking Today for New Airport Cargo Building
The $14 million facility at Hilo International Airport will also contain offices for agencies that oversee freight activities.
Missing Maui College Student Located
The woman was originally reported missing from Lakewood, Wash., where she was attending college.
Chief Justice Seeking $90M for New Kona Courthouse
He is also supporting a budget allocation that would bolster court security by adding seven more deputy sheriffs on the Big Island.
Police Arrest Hilo Man in Double Murder
Two children in the Leilani Street home were uninjured in the shootings late Monday night.
Man Held on $121,000 Bail in Kolekole Park Robbery
Police said Tyler Kamanao Taylor, 18 of Hilo was charged with a variety of offenses including robbery, unlawful imprisonment and car theft.
Good Samaritan Assaulted, Robbed of Truck
The victim, a 60-year-old Volcano woman, was giving the man a ride to assist him with a disabled vehicle.
Two House Panels Vote to Dismantle PLDC
The committees were unanimous in their intent to repeal the state law creating the Public Land Development Corp.
North Kohala Crash Claims Life of Hakalau Woman
Police said speed was a factor in the crash on the Akoni Pule Highway.
Hakalau Warning Siren to be Tested Thursday
The test of the siren near the 15-mile marker of Highway 19 is scheduled between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
UPDATE: Lockdown Prompted by Numerous Threatening Calls, Texts
School officials said students were safe, and threatening text messages were the reason for the lockdown.
Paradise Helicopters Abandons Plan to Land in Royal Gardens
The tour company said it would be too costly to pursue the special permit it needs through a contested case hearing process.
Farm-to-School Grants Available
Big Island Schools are encouraged to apply for a federal grant that will increase local foods in schools and provide new economic opportunities for island farmers.
UPDATE: Missing Airsoft Player Found Injured in Ravine
A participant in the simulated combat game was discovered missing following a lunch break Sunday.
FoodCorps Expanding to Hawai`i, Seeking Service Members
The national organization is recruiting for its program to provide healthy, locally produced food for schools.
‘Behind the Scenes II’ to Provide Tour of Rare Species
The event includes a look at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park’s nursery, herbarium and bird and wildlife collection not usually seen by the public.
