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Police Say Escapees Assaulted Guard and Fled in Stolen Car
The escapees were last seen at around noon in the vicinity of Alahelenui Street and Kaumana Drive.
Waimea Man Missing After Planned Hike
Police were told Joshua Horan is overdue after planning to hike from Pololu Valley to Waimanu Valley.
Hydrant Flow Test Set For Dec. 13 in Kawaihae Area
The test will affect water consumers along a portion of the Akoni Pule Highway.
EBT Double Dollar Days Set For Dec. 22 and 23
The program will give EBT card users up to $20 extra to spend at farmers markets on the Big Island.
Public Input Sought on Plan for New Kona Hospital
An on-line survey will augment a formal survey and interviews being conducted by a consultant.
Public Meeting Tonight on North Kona Shooting Range
The public will be updated on the project’s master plan and draft environmental assessment.
North Peck Bridge to Close For Repairs Thursday
The Mountain View bridge will be fitted with new wooden planks.
Another Suspect Charged in Latest Ali`i Sunset Plaza Robbery
That makes two individuals charged in the attack and robbery of a 26-year-old Kealakekua man.
County Council Meets, Votes Against Shorter Meetings
Council members voted to approve changes to their operating rules, but not before amending one.
Kenoi, Roth and County Council Members Sworn In
The 11 newly elected county officials took office during a ceremony today at the Afook-Chinen Civil Auditorium.
Power Outages Affects 9,000 Customers
At 9:29 p.m. last night power flickered off and was interrupted from The Hawai’i Electric Light Company’s (HELCO) Pohoiki substation to the Kaumana substation. Approximately 9,000 customers exist in the affected areas. Consumers experienced two more outages today.
Fire Threat Prompts Recall of Ford Escapes, Fusions
The recall involves 2013 models with the 1.6-liter engine.
Former Hilo Man Charged in May Robbery
The incident that occurred in Hilo was not reported to police until October.
UPDATE: Man Arrested for Arson in Hawaiian Beaches Fire
A Pahoa man is arrested on suspicion of setting fire to his home following a domestic dispute.
Police Release Nov. 30 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE: Victim in Fatal Motorcyclist Crash Identified
The crash occurred this afternoon at the intersection of Highway 130 and Leilani Avenue.
Agency Announces Plans to Expand Hakalau Forest Refuge
The US Fish & Wildife Service is looking to expand both of the refuge’s two units, one located on Mauna Kea and the other on Mauna Loa.
Lava Flow Still Active But Ocean Entry Stops
An active lava lake inside Halemaumau, Kilauea’s summit crater, remains the viewing choice of many volcano-watchers.
HELCO Holding Public Meetings on Planning Process
The meetings are designed to get input on the Integrated Resource Planning process initiated by the state Public Utilities Commission.
$3.7 Million Released for Hilo Medical Center Improvements
The funding appropriated by the Legislature and released by Gov. Neil Abercrombie will cover a variety of renovations.
