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Ahalanui Beach Park Work Scheduled Thursday
Ahalanui Beach Park, also known as “hot pond,” will be closed temporarily Thursday to allow for the completion of accessibility improvements.
Renovated Carvalho Park to Open Thursday
A ceremony will be held Thursday for the reopening of Gilbert Carvalho park after $890,000 worth of renovations.
UPDATE: Alleged Rock-Thrower Charged
Police are looking for witnesses to an incident in which a rock was thrown through the windshield of a vehicle near the intersection of the Pahoa-Kapoho highway.
DUI Arrests Rise by 9% From 2011 Numbers
DUI arrests island-wide are up over 9% from last year, and traffic accidents and fatalities are still ahead of last year’s numbers.
Bicyclist Dead in Traffic Collision With Impaired Driver
A 20-year-old male bicyclist was killed while riding his bicycle along Kino’ole Street, and a 40-year-old woman has been arrested on various offenses, including driving under the influence.
UPDATE: Scuba Diving Victim’s Age Corrected
59-year-old William Savage of Canada died Wednesday in an apparent drowning during a scuba tour north of Honokohau.
Puna Man Sought in Connection With 2011 Shooting
Police would like to question Misinale Kalavi Jr. of Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in connection with a shooting last October on Highway 130.
Police Ask For Help Finding Brother, Sister
Big Island police are looking for two Hilo teenagers missing from their Hilo home since early March.
Montana Visitor Pulled From Water at Kona Beach
A 68-year-old Montana man was declared dead today at Kona Community Hospital after he was found floating in the water at Kona’s Kahalu‘u Beach Park.
Local Newspapers Begin Charging for Online Content
The Big Island’s two daily newspapers have begun a “metered” approach to charging to view articles on their websites.
Police Seeking Owners of Items Stolen in Ka‘u
Police are seeking the owners of items including car stereos and solar panels that were recovered from burglary suspects in Ka‘u.
National Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 28
Unwanted, unneeded and expired prescription drugs can be turned in April 28 in Hilo and Kona for proper disposal on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Police Search for Missing 18-Year-Old Male
The Hawaii Police Department asks for the public’s help in finding Daniel Kapumau.
Fire Hydrant Test Planned Along Railroad Avenue
A fire hydrant test will affect water quality along Railroad Avenue and several adjacent roads on Tuesday, April 17th.
Missing Swimmer Identified by Police
The body of a missing 17-year old swimmer has been identified as John Joel Nicholas Buentipo of Kea’au
Hawaii Gas Hits Record High; Hilo Close
The average price of gas in Hawaii hit a record high today, and Hilo’s prices aren’t far behind.
Mt. View Man Dead After Rear-Ending Vehicle
A 28-year-old Puna man died early Friday after he rear-ended another truck in Mountain View.
Timing of Election Charter Amendment Questioned
The Hawaii County Council wrestled with the question of timing for a County Charter amendment barring Redistricting Commission members from immediately running for office.
New Publication Marks HVO’s Century of Science
A new booklet published by the US Geological Survey documents 100 years of volcano science at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Banyan’s Purchase OK’d, But May Take Awhile
The Hawaii County Council has authorized the county to begin negotiations to acquire land fronting a popular Kona surf spot, but the purchase must wait.
