News
Island’s ‘Most Wanted’ Includes Scammer of Elderly
A scammer of elderly women, a man wanted on $200,000 in warrants and a third man accused of assaulting a police officer are among the isle’s “Most Wanted.”
Vehicle Kills Intoxicated Woman Sitting on Kona Highway
Police said the victim, a 30-year-old Honaunau woman, appeared to have been drinking.
Keaukaha Homes Burglarized During Tsunami Evacuation
Police say eight homes were broken into when the residents were gone because of the tsunami warning.
County Opens New Makalei Fire Station in North Kona
The new station will provide quicker response times for the residents of the Kalaoa area.
Pepeekeo Man Accused of Stealing Gas From Warehouse
Police said Norton Castro was captured with the help of a video surveillance system.
HELCO Proposal Under Fire at PUC Hearing
Testimony at a PUC meeting was strongly against a HELCO request to charge its customers a surcharge for locally produced biodiesel.
Lack of Data Affected Tsunami Warning Status
Questions about the quake’s magnitude and the location of sensors hampered scientists’ ability to predict the severity of Saturday’s tsunami.
Manners Sought On Three Arrest Warrants
Police said he is wanted for failing to appear in court to face eight criminal offenses, and also for violating terms of release on assault charges.
Halloween: Police Urging Safety While Having Fun
The department is offering holiday advice for motorists and parents alike.
PUC Holding Hearings on Rate Hike, Biodiesel Plan
Hawaii Electric Light Co. is asking the regulatory agency to approve a 4.2% rate increase as well as ratepayer subsidies for biodiesel produced in Ka‘u.
Beach Parks Reopened; No Tsunami Damage Reported
County Civil Defense officials are still advising beach-goers and others at the shoreline to use caution.
UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory Cancelled
Officials warn that sea level changes and strong currents could still present a threat for several hours.
UPDATE: Tsunami Waves Smaller Than Expected
Officials said a wave to hit Hilo at 10:34 p.m. measured just over eight inches.
Two Meetings Next Week in Pahoa on Geothermal
One is a community update being held by Puna Geothermal Venture while the other focuses on a County Council bill restricting well drilling.
Tucker Pleads Not Guilty to Child Porn Charges
Pahoa resident John Tucker, who was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury, has been assigned a Feb. 12 trial date in federal court in Honolulu.
Lapakahi State Historical Park Closed for Weekend
The park featuring remains of an ancient Hawaiian coastal village is being reserved for a group promoting ancient cultural healing methods.
Alert Neighbor Foils Solar System Theft in HPP
The Puna subdivision resident called police when he heard noises coming from the house of a neighbor he knew wasn’t at home.
Couple Charged With Break-in At Puna Home
The pair was found in the home following a tip from the public.
Police Release Oct. 26 List of Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
