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UPDATE: Police Identify Honomu Stabbing Victim
The victim was identified as 30-year-old Joshua Earl Trickel of Honomu.
Big Island Road Work for July 21-27
State DOT crews will conduct roadwork projects around the island this week. Motorists are advised to be alert and drive with care.
UPDATE: Higa Charged With Attempted Murder
A man sought by police for allegedly threatening a man with a firearm at a Hilo condo complex was found this morning in Mountain View.
Gambling Raids Net 33 Machines and Three Arrests
Police executed search warrants at three Hilo establishments Friday and arrested a person at each for alleged promotion of gambling.
Police Looking For Escapee From Hale Nani
Dallas Wesley Runyon, 32, of Ka`u went missing from the Hilo correctional facility on Saturday.
Elections Office Closed ‘For Auditing’; Reason Unknown
The county’s top elections official was not immediately available for comment as to why or by whom an audit is being performed at the Hilo office.
State Judiciary Seeking Input Via Online Survey
The agency that runs the state’s courts is looking to create a strategic plan to guide it through 2020.
Construction Contract Issued For New Ka‘u Gym, Shelter
Work is expected to begin in September on the new facility in Pahala that will do double-duty as a gym and shelter from volcanic emissions.
Hilo Woman Dies in Queen K Crash
The woman was ejected from the back seat of a car when it clipped another vehicle and ran off the roadway into a lava field.
Fiery Crash Closes Saddle Road for 70 Minutes
No one was injured in the collision which set fire to the roadside grassland.
Hilo Woman Charged in December Burglary
Rose Peace is accused of taking more than $2,000 worth of jewelry from an Alae Street home.
County to Receive $1.2M From DOT For Buses
The money will be used to replace three older Hele-On buses.
Hearst, Time Warner Reach Deal; KITV Back on Cable
The local ABC affiliate was off Oceanic cable coverage for the past 10 days.
Governor Releases $36M For Big Isle Infrastructure
The capital improvement projects are aimed at Big Island roadways, airports and harbors.
Flags Lowered For Victims of Colorado Theater Attack
President Obama has directed the action to honor those shot at a midnight movie showing.
Kona Man Charged With Stealing Honda
The 22-year-old Kailua-Kona resident stole the car from the Kona Seaview subdivision in May.
Body Found at Higashihara Park
Hawai’i Island police are investigating the discovery of a body found last night at Higashihara Park in Keauhou Mauka.
Absence of Protesters Prompts Council Accusations
The County Council postpones an attempt to override mayoral vetoes of two geothermal-related bills.
Puna Man Charged With Burglarizing Nanawale Estates Home
The 37-year-old Pahoa resident also faces two theft charges.
Man Sought For Making Threat, Discharging Firearm
Police are investigating the matter, which involved a shot fired at the Orchid Manor condo parking lot early Wednesday, as an attempted murder.
