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New Community Centers Planned in South Kona
A longtime South Kona community advocacy group will use federal funding to construct community centers in Miloli‘i and Ho‘okena.
Latest DUI Statistics Show Continued Rise in Arrests, Accidents
DUI arrests on Hawai’i Island are continuing to stay above last year’s levels, according to statistics released Wednesday by the Hawaii Police Department.
BRIEF: Police Search for Missing Hilo Teenager
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding 13-year-old Kyara Kalili, who has been missing from the Hilo area since February 11th.
BRIEF: Waiki Turns Himself In to Police
Justin Waiki has turned himself in to police at the Hilo Police Station, according to authorities Tuesday.
Hawaii Struggling With Race to the Top Guidelines
A new report says Hawaii is making some progress but is still struggling to meet the goals it set in obtaining Race to the Top funding.
Gemini Observatory Names New Director
Markus Kissler-Patig, an astronomer with an extensive background in large-telescope instrumentation, has been named to head the Gemini Observatory.
Konawaena Sixth-Grader Wins Hawaii Spelling Bee
A sixth-grader at Konawaena Middle School won the aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee Saturday night, earning a spot in the national competition.
No Damage from 4.9-Magnitude Earthquake at Honomu
An earthquake that struck near Honomu at 10:47 a.m.Saturday was widely felt but caused no reported damage.
Hawaii Flag to Fly at Half-Staff Tuesday
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has ordered that the Hawaii flag be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Tuesday at all state offices in honor of the late King George Tupou V of Tonga.
Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Burglary Suspect
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man seen leaving the area of a burglary in a Puna subdivision on Jan.7.
Committees Remove Clauses From Environmental Bill
Two committees in the state House have amended a proposed bill that would have exempted state construction projects from a variety of environmental regulations.
Release of CIP Funds Includes $2M for Big Island
Gov. Neil Abercrombie today released $27.7 million for capitol improvement projects statewide, including more than $2 million for Big Island projects.
Veincent Named Principal at Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii
Lehua Veincent, currently principal at Keaukaha Elementary School, has been named principal of the high school at the Keaau campus of Kamehameha Schools.
BRIEF: 17-Year-Old Hilo Female Reported Missing
The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding Tori Bowen, a 17-year-old female who was last seen August 28th in Hilo.
Worn Rubberized Surfaces Prompt Partial Park Closure
Worn rubberized surfaces under some playground equipment have forced county officials to close part of Lincoln Park.
Pahoa, Hawaii Prep named Green Ribbon schools
Pahoa High and Intermediate School and Hawaii Preparatory Academy will be among schools representing Hawaii in the Green Ribbon Schools program.
Gambling Bill Morphs to Changes in Environmental Laws
A 2011 bill that would have legalized a form of gambling in Hawaii has re-emerged in 2012 with new language, this time dealing with environmental regulations.
Water Shutoff Wednesday Along Manono Street
The Department of Water Supply announced Monday that they will temporarily shut off water service along portions of Manono Street on Wednesday between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
BRIEF: Kona District Leads Island in DUI Arrests
The Kona district has seen the most DUI arrests on the island through the week ending March 18, 2012.
Update: Police Find Missing Man
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help and caution in locating 61-year-old Roy Castro, who may be carrying a sickle in his backpack.
