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Hina Lani Fire Rekindles, Burns 30 More Acres
A fire that blackened 450 acres north of Kailua-Kona last week took off again Wednesday before being contained again by fire breaks.
Free School Supply Giveaway this Saturday in Puna
Neighborhood Place of Puna will give away free school supplies this Saturday at two Puna locations from 8:30-11 am. The group also opened a new office in Hilo.
Daniel Expected to Bring Showers, Waves
A high surf advisory was issued today for east-facing shores of the Big Island as Tropical Depression Daniel approaches. This morning the storm was located about 900 miles east of Hilo and moving west at 15 mph. It had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. The National Weather Service reported that Daniel was expected to […]
Fee Dispute Removes KITV From Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable has been unable to reach a fee agreement with Hearst Television, which owns Honolulu’s ABC affiliate.
Police Warning of Home Improvement Scams
Use caution when hiring unlicensed contractors to work on your home or vehicle, police say.
Kailua-Kona Gas Station Operator Fined $32,500
The state Department of Health has fined the operator of a Kailua-Kona gas station $32,500 for violating state regulations regarding the handling of underground storage tanks. The fine was issued against Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., a Honolulu-based company which operates 10 gas stations on the Big Island, including two Aloha Island Mini Marts in the Kailua-Kona […]
Coffee Bill Not Vetoed, Allowed to Become Law
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has changed his mind about vetoing several bills with Big Island connections.
UPDATE: Police Charge Ka`u Man for Sunday Shooting
A man who allegedly shot a visiting friend and struck him with a baseball bat has been charged with attempted murder.
Hawai`i Emergency Mortgage Assistance Deadline Nears
Hawai`i homeowners at risk of foreclosure may be eligible for emergency assistance. The deadline to apply for the Emergency Homeowners Loan Program is July 22.
Hawaii Final State to Implement ‘Move Over’ Law
The governor today was scheduled to sign into law a bill requiring that motorists exercise extra care when approaching emergency vehicles along the roadway.
Kona Airport to Get New Fire-Fighting Building
Kona’s airport is getting a new building to house its aircraft rescue and fire-fighting equipment.
Water Shut-off Set For Mountain View Wednesday
County water service will be temporarily interrupted along South Kulani Road to allow for a waterline connection.
Pepe`ekeo Woman Charged With Attempted Burglary
A North Hilo woman faces attempted burglary charges after being observed running from a home in Pepe`ekeo where a broken window was found.
Home Invasion Reported Monday Night In Hilo
Two armed, masked men tied up the occupants of an Ainaola Drive home before searching the house and stealing money.
Search Called Off For Teen Missing Off Kona Coast
Five days of searching from the land, air and under the sea have turned up no sign of the missing teenager.
Four Charged With Drug Offenses in Kona Raid
A raid by police vice officers Friday resulted in a variety of drug charges against four West Hawaii residents.
Ceremony Tuesday for New PTA Commander
The Pohakuloa Training Area will have a new commander Tuesday. Lt. Col Eric P. Shwedo will assume control of the Army facility on Saddle Road, PTA Public Affairs Officer Bob McElroy said today. The previous duty for Shwedo, a Special Forces officer, was at US Special Operations Command in Tampa, Fla. He has served in […]
UPDATE: Remnants of Daniel May Bring Rain Thursday
The weather service said Hurricane Daniel continues its westward march but is expected to weaken to a tropical low by the end of the week.
Man Wanted on Probation Violation Arrested Last Month
Police said Sheldon Joaquin was charged June 19 with violating probation after being found in South Kohala.
Missing Teen Asuncion Located in Kona, Police Say
A Kailua-Kona boy missing since mid-May has been found.
