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Hilo Among Junket Destinations for GSA Official
A ribbon-cutting for the renovated Hilo Federal Building last year was the subject of a nine-day “road show” taken by a high-ranking federal official.
Tourist Found Floating Died of Heart Attack
A 68-year-old Montana man pulled from the water off a Kona beach last week died of a heart attack, an autopsy showed.
Big Island Woman Indicted for False Tax Returns
The US attorney in Hawaii has arraigned a Big Island woman for falsely claiming income tax returns of up to $1.6 million.
Drunken Driving Arrests Outpace 2011 Numbers
The number of drunken driving arrests on the Big Island continues to surpass those in 2011.
Outside Kitchen in Pahoa Destroyed by Fire
Firefighters were able to extinguish a fire in an outside kitchen before it reached a nearby home.
Kapumau, Missing Since April 8, Located in Puna
Police said an 18-year-old Puna man who left a relative’s home following an argument while wearing only surf shorts has been located.
First Axis Deer Shot as Eradication Effort Begins
A year after they were first discovered on the Big Island, a program is under way to eradicate axis deer considered a threat to ranching and agriculture.
Volcano Woman Charged in Death of Bicyclist
A 40-year-old Volcano woman was charged Friday with negligent homicide in connection with the hit-and-run death earlier this week of a 20-year-old bicyclist.
Police Continue Investigation of UHH Campus Robbery
Authorities are continuing an investigation into a December 2011 robbery at the UH Hilo campus, with a male suspect still on the loose.
Police Still Looking for 25-Year-Old Puna Male
Local police officials are looking for the public’s help in locating Robert Manuel De Castro, a 25-year-old Puna resident who has been reported missing since December 20, 2011.
UPDATE: Canadian Scuba Diver Died of Drowning
Police say an autopsy showed that a Canadian man pulled from the water Wednesday while on a Kona scuba diving tour died of drowning.
UPDATE: Suspect in Highway Shooting Turns Self In
A man wanted for questioning in the October shooting of a man driving down Highway 130 near the Ainaloa subdivision turned himself in to police.
Public’s Help Needed in Finding 15-Year-Old Honoka’a Girl
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Abcidy Santos, who has been missing since early February.
Power Rates Drop Slightly for Big Island Customers
HELCO announced lower base power rates for Big Island customers, which could save people about $4 per month, based on usage.
55-Year-Old Valerie Miller Located
55-year-old Valerie Miller was returned to her residence after being reported missing on Thursday afternoon.
State Sues Credit Card Companies Over Services
The state’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging seven major credit card companies are improperly billing Hawaii residents for certain services.
Charges Filed in Knifepoint Robbery of Homeless Man
Kona police have charged a man with no permanent address with robbing another homeless man at knifepoint.
Kona Fatality Isle’s Fourth Motorcycle Death in 2012
A Kona man died today of injuries sustained in a crash Wednesday night, marking the fourth motorcycle rider death so far this year.
Woman Charged For Drugs, Stealing Rental Car
Police said a Kona woman arrested for failing to return a rental car allegedly had drugs in her possession when she was found.
North Kohala Police-Community Meeting Rescheduled to May
A meeting being held by police for the North Kohala community has been rescheduled from Tuesday to May.
