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UPDATE: Body Found Floating in Onomea Bay Identified
An autopsy will be done Tuesday to determine the cause of death of 43-year-old Paul Kaaukai, whose body was found Saturday floating offshore at Onomea Bay.
UPDATE: Missing Puna Girl Located
Police are looking for a missing Hawaiian Paradise Park girl who requires medication for a medical condition.
Waianuenue Avenue Sees Water Shutoff Monday
The Pi’ihonua Resevoir No. 2 Replacement Project continues Monday along Waianuenue Avenue, causing a temporary water shut off.
UPDATE: Kalapana Drowning Victim Identified
A county rescue helicopter was used today to recover the body of a possible drowning victim from a commercial dive boat operating off the Puna coast.
UPDATE: Police Release Names of Crash Victims
Two men died and two others were injured in a collision early today at the intersection of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and Kawaihae Road.
Water to be Shut Off in Much of Hilo
A wide swath of Hilo from Mohouli Street to Kaumana Drive will be affected by a four-hour water shut-off beginning tonight.
Hawaii’s Race to the Top Funds Saved — For Now
Federal education officials have told Hawaii that it will give the state five or six more months to achieve goals tied to its $75 million Race to the Top grant.
UPDATE: Teen Jaysha Arnold Found
15-year-old Jaysha Arnold was last seen in Puna over a week ago, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding her.
Governor Rejects Teachers Union’s Latest Proposal
Governor Neil Abercrombie has rejected a proposal received by the Hawai’i State Teachers Association (HSTA) on the night of May 2.
May 1st Puna Robbery Under Investigation
At 3:37 a.m. Puna patrol officers received a report that a 43-year-old Pāhoa man had been at a 24-hour convenience store in Pāhoa at around 2 a.m. when an acquaintance parked in the area offered him a ride home.
Delays on Saddle Road, Kawaihae Harbor to PTA
Traffic delays are expected due to military vehicle on May 7-9 & 13. Motorists are advised to use caution.
Harley Rider Killed at Pahoa Intersection
A 51-year-old Puna man has died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Route 130 and Leilani Avenue in Pāhoa.
BIIF Boys Volleyball Tournament Update – April 29
Evan Enriquez and Daniel Aina Jr. led the Kamehameha-Hawaii Warriors to the Division I championship, and an undefeated league season.
Big Island Now Known For Big Trees
Six of the biggest individuals in the 2012 National Register of Big Trees are located in Hawaii, with half of those on the Big Island.
Watkins, Nacis Named Officers of the Month for March
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii announced that two patrol officers shared the March “Officer of the Month” award.
UPDATE: Land Board Approves Medical Center Lease in Concept
The acute-care clinic in Pahoa is looking for a lease on state land on which to build an emergency room to serve the rural community.
Renovated Reed’s Bay Beach Park Reopening Saturday
A ceremony will be held Saturday to mark the reopening of the county’s Reed’s Bay Beach Park on Banyan Drive.
Office of Aging Warns of Number Request Scam
The Hawaii County Office of Aging has issued a warning to elderly persons about an ongoing scam involving callers requesting their social security numbers.
Homeless Man Sought on Bench Warrants
Police are looking for Curtis Hokulani Kekahuna Jr., a 35-year-old homeless man wanted on two bench warrants.
UPDATE: New Lease on Old Geothermal Site Delayed
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday will consider granting a new 65-year lease for HGP-A, the site of Hawaii’s first geothermal well.
