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Scientists to Search For Water in Big Island’s Saddle
A research project investigating possible high-elevation sources of water could be a boon for groundwater management on the Big Island’s leeward side.
Car Thefts On the Rise in West Hawai`i
The thieves are focusing on certain makes and models including Honda sedans and Toyota Tacoma pickups.
Work Set For Reed’s Island Bridge, Kaiminani Drive
Long-awaited structural improvements are getting underway at the Reed’s Island Bridge in Hilo.
Baby With Burns, Broken Bones Prompts Investigation
The 3-month-old Kealakekua girl was taken to Kona Community Hospital last week.
Public’s Help Sought in Puna Road Rage Incident
Police are looking for a man who allegedly drove his truck into the back of another vehicle that had just passed him.
State Elections Chief Critical of County Clerk
Chief Election Officer Scott Nago has told Hawai`i County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi that some of her recent actions may be undermining public confidence in the upcoming election.
Kona’s Keahole Point to Demo Ocean Thermal Energy
As it did more than three decades ago, NELHA may again be the site of an OTEC facility.
AT&T Wireless Service Has Outage Today
The company is still trying to determine the cause of the disruption that lasted nearly three hours.
Man Charged With Murder in Honomu Slaying
Daniel Schuster was also charged with promoting a dangerous drug and drug paraphernalia.
Ford Recalls 2013 Escapes Because of Fire Hazard
The recall is to replace a fuel line under the hood that could rupture on the 1.6-liter engine models.
Election Office Was Closed For Registry Check
Mystery solved: County elections staff took the unusual move of closing their Hilo office Monday to complete a manual check of the voter list.
Hawai`i Horse Expo Set For Aug. 11-12 in Waimea
A wide variety of clinicians and other presenters will be featured at the benefit for the Humane Society’s Horse Rescue Fund.
Ahuna Sought by Police on Contempt Warrant
Police also want to question him in connection with a theft investigation.
Police Seek Help Identifying Remains in Kona Park
The partially decomposed remains may have been of a homeless man known to frequent towns mauka of the park.
Police Say Haus Located Unharmed in Hilo
The 15-year-old girl had been missing from her Hilo home since July 2.
Military Convoys Traveling From PTA to Kawaihae Today
The public is being asked to be on the lookout for military units convoying from Pohakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor today between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., PTA officials said. The route will include Saddle Road, down Mamalahoa Highway to Waikoloa Road and from there up Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway to Kawaihae Road. The convoys […]
UPDATE: Police Identify Honomu Stabbing Victim
The victim was identified as 30-year-old Joshua Earl Trickel of Honomu.
Big Island Road Work for July 21-27
State DOT crews will conduct roadwork projects around the island this week. Motorists are advised to be alert and drive with care.
UPDATE: Higa Charged With Attempted Murder
A man sought by police for allegedly threatening a man with a firearm at a Hilo condo complex was found this morning in Mountain View.
Gambling Raids Net 33 Machines and Three Arrests
Police executed search warrants at three Hilo establishments Friday and arrested a person at each for alleged promotion of gambling.
