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Motorized Glider Crashes After Engine Fails to Start
The 80-year-old pilot complained of a bruised sternum following the crash in a pasture near the Waimea airport.
Kailua-Kona Brushfire Contained, Hualalai Road Reopened
Police were asking motorists to use caution while firefighters continue mop-up operations.
Driver in Fatal Crash To Serve Two Years in Prison
A blood test at a Honolulu hospital showed Julien Quiocho had a blood alcohol level of 0.13.
Man, 77, Dies While Spear-Fishing Off Coconut Island
The man was on shore and unresponsive when paramedics arrived.
UH-Hilo Issues Annual On-Campus Crime Report
A major jump in drug-abuse violations is the result of changes in reporting methods, a campus official said.
Gale Retiring After 32 Years with National Park Service
The park’s chief of interpretation has served at a host of NPS facilities around the country.
College of Pharmacy Offering Health Fair Saturday
Blood-pressure and cholesterol checks are among the services being offered free to the public.
Bail Set At $101,000 For Abuse, Other Charges
A former Pahoa resident who had been sought in connection with a domestic violence case is charged with eight offenses.
Power Outage Scheduled Thursday For Ookala
The outage scheduled to last from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. will allow crews to replace utility poles.
Police Looking For Missing Hilo Teenager
Pat Enos, 16, hasn’t been seen at his Hilo home since July 17.
Four UHH Students Recipients of Alumni Scholarships
Three from East Hawaii high schools are among those receiving the awards.
Arrest Made in January Murder Case In Puna
The 48-year-old Mountain View man was also arrested on suspicion of burglary and a firearm offense.
Red Grammer – For the Keiki
He is a Grammy-nominated recording artist who has set the gold standard for writing and performing contemporary children’s music.
Big Island Police Release Oct. 4 Warrant List
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
Council Urges Legislature to Repeal Controversial Law
The County Council unanimously passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to abolish the Public Land Development Corporation.
Groundbreaking Held For DHHL Subdivision in Waimea
The housing project will provide 83 lots on 35 acres for DHHL homesteaders.
UPDATE: Missing Hilo Man Located
John Stephens Jr. may need medication and may be on Oahu, police said.
Group Opposed to Plans For Lower Hamakua Ditch
Third Thursday Thrive does not want the state to replace the historic irrigation ditch with pipe and fill.
Hilo Astronomer Recipient of MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant
Olivier Guyon, who has been working at the Subaru Telescope for the past decade, specializes in the search for Earth-like planets.
State Takes Over Election Operations From County
The state Office of Elections has rescinded Hawaii County’s authority to conduct elections, and will run the Nov. 6 general election itself.
