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Study to Focus on Hawaii’s Unique Insects and Spiders
A $2 million research project will look at how native arthropods adapted and changed as they were introduced to new environments.
Man Arrested After Threatening Police With Shovel and Knife
Samuel J.K. Delosantos was charged with burglary and terroristic threatening in connection with the Monday incident.
Students Invited to Create Anti-Meth Pledge
The friendly competition for intermediate school students is being coordinated by the Hawaii Police Activities League.
Code Changed to Ease Permitting of Photovoltaic Systems
Residential solar systems no longer need to have an architect or structural engineer’s seal on building plans.
PTA Opening Areas to Bow and Bird Hunting
The Keamuku area will be opened to bow hunting of goats and pigs, and other areas will be opened for bird hunting.
Fire Hydrant Test Dec. 4 on Kawili Street
The testing is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon, and residents are urged to store a container of drinking water.
Pot Grower Gets 60 Days, Forfeits Cash and Vehicles
Shonna Soares was also placed on probation for five years and forfeited $5,000 in cash and three vehicles.
Three Arrested in Raid on Alleged Gambling Establishment
The raid occurred at Pay Day Loans/Internet Café at 133 Makaala Street in Hilo.
Police Investigate Burglary at Kailua-Kona Movie Theater
Cash and electronic devices were stolen early Monday from the Makalapua Stadium Cinemas on Kamakaeha Street.
Torres Sought on Warrants and For Questioning
Michael Torres, 43, is wanted for questioning in connection with a drug case and a car-theft investigation.
Naniloa Staves Off Foreclosure With Bankruptcy Filing
The filing in US Bankruptcy Court in Honolulu came minutes before a judge was to rule on a motion to appoint a receiver to take control of the resort.
Alameda, 20, Wanted For Violating Probation
Police are advising the public not to contact or approach Michael Alameda, who may be in the South Kohala area.
Humane Society Fundraiser Saturday at Downtown Gallery
The High Fire Hawaii Gallery and Studio will host the second annual “Art Helps” fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hearing Set on Aquarium Fish Collecting Rule Changes
The proposed amendments would also ban taking of a variety of inshore sharks and rays, and two predators of crown-of-thorns starfish.
Big Island’s Police Department Awarded Accreditation
The recognition by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies was the culmination of an eight-year effort.
Highway 19 Closed By Oil Leak Saturday Night
Both lanes of the highway connecting Hamakua and North Hilo were shut down for about three hours while crews mopped up an oil spill.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Kealakekua Woman
Makiko Hashimoto, who also goes by the name Kayo, was last seen in Kealakekua at 5 p.m.
Fire Destroys Kona Structure; Main House Saved
Neighbors with garden hoses and firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading to other buildings.
Maeda Nominated to Be County’s Next Clerk
Incoming County Council Chairman J Yoshimoto has named Stewart Maeda to replace current County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi.
