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2012 Was Dry in Hawaii and Across Much of US
Only four gauges across the state recorded above-average rainfall in what turned out to be a dry year across most of the country.
Police Seeking Hilo Man in Abuse Case
Stanley Gonsalves was last seen Tuesday morning in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna.
‘Dual-Pol’ Radar Upgrades Improving Weather Forecasts
The improvements underway to Hawaii’s four Doppler weather radar stations will give forecasters a better look at rain and other weather phenomena.
Spay/Neuter Clinic for Cats Jan. 13 in Leilani Estates
A spay/neuter clinic for cats will be held this Sunday in lower Puna.
Daniel Sayre Foundation Continues Gift of Safety
The memorial fund established following a tragic hiking accident has provided nearly $700,000 in equipment for the Hawaii Fire Department.
US Rep. Gabbard to Hold Community Meetings Saturday
The meetings will be held at the Kealakehe High School cafeteria in Kona and at the ILWU Hall in Hilo.
More Shut-Offs for Ahualoa-Honoka`a Waterline Connections
Service interruptions will be required today, Thursday and next Tuesday.
UPDATE: Swimmer Swept Away at Kehena Beach Identified
County personnel today searched 2.5 miles of Puna coastline.
County Looking to Expand Use of Green Waste
Officials are proposing to mix it with food waste and other materials to create compost that will be sold to the public.
UPDATE: ‘Runaway Siren’ Shut Off By Itself; Repairs Planned
Initial efforts to shut the siren off from Civil Defense headquarters in Hilo were unsuccessful.
Wind Causes Power Outages Across Big Isle
More than 9,000 homes and businesses lost power on Saturday.
Injured Police Officers Released From Hospital
One of the officers had been shot in the hip and the other in the lower leg.
UPDATE: Police Release Results of Autopsy of Stabbing Victim
Police were called to the victim’s Kaumana Drive home at 5:19 this morning.
Missing California Man Drowned in Papa`aloa Stream
The body of Yogi Yoswara was found a week ago in a stream not far from a road leading to a cabin where the tourist was staying.
Search Resumes Today For Missing Kehena Beach Swimmer
A surfer was unable to rescue a man pulled out to sea by high waves and strong currents.
4.4 Magnitude Quake Hits South of Fern Acres
No tsunami threat is expected from the early morning quake.
Alaska Quake Poses No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Southeastern Alaska poses no tsunami threat to Hawaii.
Traffic Delays Next Week in Kainaliu, Makalei and Kalopa
The areas will be subjected to alternating lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
UPDATE: Alleged Shooter Charged With Nine Offenses
Police say Martin’s relatives provided information that led them to his location.
