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Police Offer Burglary-Prevention Tips
The department advises keeping track of activities in your neighborhood and to report suspicious people or vehicles.
‘Rescue Tubes’ Can Aid Distressed Swimmers, Snorkelers
The apparatus donated by the Rotary Club of South Hilo is being installed at Hilo-area beach parks.
Kealakehe Reopening Peaceful; Some Students Demonstrate For Unity
Some students at Kealakehe High School today responded to last week’s violence by wearing white shirts.
Work Begins on Bathrooms at Reed’s Bay Beach Park
The new bathrooms at the Banyan Drive park that was the subject of a renovation earlier this year are expected to be finished in April.
Jamae Kawauchi Starts New Job As Deputy Prosecutor
Like other new deputies, former Hawaii County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi initially will work on District Court cases.
Hilo Teenager Missing Since Sept. 21
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mailekaleialoha Boe.
UPDATE: Police Capture Escapee Higa Tonight in Ocean View
Police captured Jarvis Higa as he tried to flee on foot from a home in Ka`u.
Kealakehe to Boost Security to Deal With Ethnic ‘Misunderstanding’
The Kona school cancelled classes today following arrests involving fighting between local and Micronesian students.
Kona Concerts Help Feed Keiki During Holiday Break
The effort involves the Support the Keiki Christmas Concerts being held at the Keauhou Shopping Center during three Wednesdays this month.
Man in South Kona Crash Died of Pre-Existing Condition
Police say that an autopsy has indicated that a man found dead in his truck that had gone off a South Kona highway Wednesday morning died from a medical condition and not from the crash. Marcus Aickin, 38, of Ocean View was found still wearing his seatbelt in the cab of a 2008 Ford F-450 […]
No Large Tsunami From 7.3-Magnitude Japan Quake
The earthquake that occurred early Friday night, Japan time, caused a three-foot high tsunami on parts of the island of Honshu.
UPDATE: Mass Fighting at Kealakehe High Leads to 8 Arrests
Fighting at the school on Wednesday and today led to seven male students and one female student being charged with disorderly conduct.
Search For Jail Escapees Expands to Puna, Kona
Police believe the fugitives are likely still on foot, but say they may try to rob a bank.
Police Release Dec. 6 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
6th Annual Howling Holidays Sunday in Keaau
Howling Holidays, a popular Christmas event for dogs and their owners, will be held Dec. 9 in Keaau. The event is a fundraiser for Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Insects May Have Caused Tuesday’s Siren Malfunction
An inspection of the siren system that went off Tuesday in Kona found an infestation of ants.
Woman is Second Suspect Charged in May Robbery
The charges stem from the assault and robbery of a 68-year-old man in Hilo.
Puna Man Charged With Assault in Domestic Dispute
Peter Lopes was charged with assault in connection with an incident that occurred last Sunday.
UPDATE: Police Identify Man in South Kona Crash
Paramedics found the Ka`u man dead in the driver’s seat, still wearing his seatbelt.
