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Cold Front Hammers Kauai and Oahu, Spares Big Island
The wet system stalled over Molokai, the National Weather Service said.
Residents Overcome by Exhaust Fumes From Pool Heater
The occupants at the home in the upscale Mauna Kea Properties development returned home after a hazardous materials team corrected a mechanical malfunction.
Police Identify Other Victims of Wednesday’s Crash
The occupants of the pickup truck were residents of Naalehu.
HELCO Seeks PUC Approval for Geothermal Proposals
The utility is looking to add up to 50 megawatts of geothermal power to its Big Island grid.
Hawaii Volcanoes Releases Plan for Animal Control
The document contains five alternative methods involving combinations of fencing and lethal methods to eliminate or reduce populations of sheep, pigs and goats.
Kona Man Sent to Prison For Armed Home Invasions
Police said Joseph Narzisi was one of a number of members of a drug-related burglary ring arrested last fall.
Fallen Tree Causes Widespread Power Outage
More than 10,000 Hawaii Electric Light Co. customers were left without power late this morning after a tree fell on a power line on the Hamakua Coast.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff For Lawmaker, UHH Official
Wilfred Clinton “Buddy” Soares worked for UH-Hilo and a Hilo promotion group following a long career as a Republican member of the state Legislature.
Hunt’s Tomato Sauce Recalled For Can Defect
ConAgra Foods said the defect does not involve a food safety issue but could result in sauce spurting out when opened.
Public’s Help Sought Finding Shooting Incident Suspect
Police are still looking for James Gannon Coffey, 47, in connection with a July 2012 shooting incident in Mountain View.
Police Release Jan. 25 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Crash Victims Identified; Medical Condition May Have Contributed
Police said an autopsy indicated that a medical condition may have caused one of the drivers to lose control of the car and cross the centerline.
Preliminary Hearing For Krause Cousins Delayed
Attorneys for the two men accused of the murder of Dante Gilman told the judge they needed more time to prepare for their defense.
Panaewa Street Lane Closure Set for Friday
The work at the intersection of Panaewa and Hualalai streets in Hilo is needed to comply with ADA requirements.
HELCO, Other Big Island Companies Fined For Pollution
The utility was one of 16 companies statewide and four on the Big Island cited by the state Department of Health for violating permits or regulations.
UPDATE: Body Found Friday Identified as Shayne Kobayashi
Shayne Kobayashi was last seen at his Puna home on Dec. 11.
Three Arrested After Shoplifting Incident Turns Violent
The arrests came after one of the suspected shoplifters allegedly punched a store employee, knocking him to the ground.
Two Bodies Found in Puna Over Past Five Days
Police searching for a missing Puna man found the first of two remains in advanced stage of decomposition on Friday and the second in another area on Tuesday.
Conference to Focus on College Education for Pacific Islanders
The event is scheduled from Feb. 8-9 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
UPDATE: Head-On Collision Near Pahala Claims Five Lives
The collision near the 54-mile marker on Highway 11 disrupted traffic through Ka`u for about six hours.
