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UPDATE: Tsunami Waves Smaller Than Expected
Officials said a wave to hit Hilo at 10:34 p.m. measured just over eight inches.
Two Meetings Next Week in Pahoa on Geothermal
One is a community update being held by Puna Geothermal Venture while the other focuses on a County Council bill restricting well drilling.
Tucker Pleads Not Guilty to Child Porn Charges
Pahoa resident John Tucker, who was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury, has been assigned a Feb. 12 trial date in federal court in Honolulu.
Lapakahi State Historical Park Closed for Weekend
The park featuring remains of an ancient Hawaiian coastal village is being reserved for a group promoting ancient cultural healing methods.
Alert Neighbor Foils Solar System Theft in HPP
The Puna subdivision resident called police when he heard noises coming from the house of a neighbor he knew wasn’t at home.
Couple Charged With Break-in At Puna Home
The pair was found in the home following a tip from the public.
Police Release Oct. 26 List of Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Hualalai Home to be Featured on HGTV’s “Million Dollar Rooms”
A Hualalai home will be featured on national television next week on HGTV’s show Million Dollar Rooms. The 10,056-square-foot home is on the market for $13.5M.
County Evicts Lui From Kawa Shoreline
The county said it had to remove the longtime Hawaiian activist to further the protection of more than 60 graves and numerous cultural sites.
State Trying To Identify Missing Tax Documents
A bag being transported to Oahu by a courier service that has come up missing contained tax documents mailed or delivered by the public early this month.
Police Officer Struck by Vehicle in Construction Zone
A 44-year-old Hilo man was arrested and charged with two offenses in connection to Tuesday’s incident.
Hilo Woman Charged With Driving Vehicle Stolen in Kona
The 28-year-old was observed driving the stolen Jeep in Nanawale Estates.
Tucker Indicted on Six Counts of Producing Child Pornography
If found guilty on the charges, the Pahoa resident arrested earlier this month faces between 15 and 30 years in prison on each count.
State Ramping Up Efforts To Eradicate Axis Deer
The state Board of Land and Natural Resource is being asked to declare the animals an agriculture pest and to relax hunting rules.
Walk-In Voting For General Election Now Available
The voting is occurring Monday through Saturday at three Big Island locations.
Rallies, Bus Tours Gearing Up For General Election
The Democratic Party and others have a variety of activities planned leading up to the Nov. 6 general election.
Scientists Study Lava Link Between Kilauea, Mauna Loa
Geologists say the key appears to be the properties of a semi-molten magma source 50 miles below the Big Island volcanoes.
Visitor From Japan Drowns at Kohala Coast Resort
The 35-year-old snorkeler was pulled unconscious from the water off a South Kohala resort.
Construction to Disrupt Traffic on Kawaihae Road
Connections and paving work associated with the Lalamilo Water System will require traffic changes this week and next.
