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Police Looking For Missing Teenagers
In two unrelated cases, police are looking for missing Big Island teenagers.
Council Moves to Ban Shooting of Animals From Choppers
Big Island lawmakers are moving to ban the shooting of animals from aircraft despite notice from state attorneys that they lack that authority.
Meeting Set on Another Saddle Road Improvement
State and federal officials will meet with the public next week in Waikoloa to provide information about the latest plans for Saddle Road.
Beaches: They’re in the Eye of the Beholder
They may be rocky at times, but the beaches of the Big Island still hold plenty of allure.
UPDATE: Police Charge Man in Kona Robbery
Two adults and a juvenile were arrested by Kona police following a late-night robbery Tuesday at the Coconut Grove Market Place.
Candidates for Election on Big Island Set
The filing deadline has passed, and the state’s elections office has announced candidates for local elections.
Ceremonies On Tap For Renovated Park Facilities
Public ceremonies will be held Wednesday and Thursday to note improvements to two Hilo parks.
Kawaihae Man Dies While Working on Roof
An autopsy will be done to determine the cause of death of a 49-year-old man who died Monday while working on the roof of a Waimea home.
Harry Kim to File For Mayor Tuesday
The popular former Civil Defense director who served two terms as mayor said today he will again be running for the Big Island’s top elected post.
Kenoi Receives Endorsement From Fire Fighters Association
The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association gave Mayor Billy Kenoi their endorsement for his re-election run Monday.
Police Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Hilo Girl
Missing 16-year-old Tearon Pacheco-Fernandes was last seen in Hilo on April 30.
Transit of Venus Visible From Big Island
Hawaii will be one of the prime viewing spots for the Transit of Venus, a rare astronomical event that occurs every hundred years or so.
Water Shut-Off in Mountain View Tuesday Morning
County water service will be shut off in a portion of Mountain View Tuesday to allow for a new waterline connection.
Partial Lunar Eclipse to Occur in Early Morning
Weather permitting, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Hawaii beginning shortly after midnight.
UPDATE: Body of Missing Fisherman Found Early Today
A search involving aircraft from Hawaii County and the Coast Guard continued today for a fisherman missing off the Big Island’s southern coast.
Chang Won’t Seek Re-election to State House
Rep. Jerry Chang, the Big Island’s longest-serving state legislator, has announced he won’t challenge a fellow lawmaker for the new District 1 House seat.
Police Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Kea’au Boy
Police are looking for a 13-year-old Kea’au boy who has been missing since May 4.
Police Ask For Help in Finding Missing Grandfather Clock
The public’s help is needed in finding a grandfather clock that was allegedly stolen late last year.
Tam Arrested In Hilo Service Station Robbery
Police have arrested Chase K. Tam after an early morning robbery at a Kekuanaoa Street gas station Friday.
UPDATE: Shipman Business Park Fire Investigated as Robbery and Arson
A warehouse fire in Kea’au’s W.H. Shipman Business Park Wednesday has pushed police to open a robbery and arson investigation.
