News
UPDATE: Police Release Name of Crash Victim
A single-vehicle accident near Waimea Friday claims the life of a 61-year-old North Kohala woman.
Council Gives Money to Food Bank – Twice
The Hawaii County Council took a circuituous route in giving the Big Island Food Bank $275,000 to buy food.
BRIEF: ATV’s Stolen From Laupahoehoe Home
Hawaii Police Department officials are searching for two ATV’s that were stolen from a home on Kihalani Homestead in Laupahoehoe.
BRIEF: Police Search for Missing Hilo Woman
28-year-old Hilo woman Kimberly Mattos was reportedly last seen on Wednesday morning at her home on Ho’ohua Street.
Ormat Begins Study of a Maui Geothermal Plant
Ormat, the owner of Puna Geothermal Venture, has begun preparation of an environmental study of a geothermal plant on Maui.
Lawmakers Weighing Undersea Power Cable
A bill establishing regulations for an undersea cable that could carry electricity between islands is making its way through the Legislature.
BRIEF: Dupree Sentenced in Child Care Subsidy Fraud Case
A 2009 investigation into child care subsidy fraud has led to a court ruling against 31-year-old Sharon Dupree of Pahoa.
BRIEF: Department of Water Supply Schedules Water Shutoff in Volcano
The Department of Water Supply has scheduled a temporary water stoppage along portions of Volcano Road. It will take place Thursday, March 15th, from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Vote Set for Thursday on New Political Maps
After several delays, the state Reapportionment Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on new boundaries for state House and Senate districts.
BRIEF: Fire Engulfs Home on Ahikawa Street
A fire destroyed a single family home on Ahikawa Street in Kailua-Kona on Monday.
Police Arrest 13 in Gambling Raids in Hilo, Kona
Big Island police served search warrants last week on alleged gambling halls in both Hilo and Kona, arresting 13 people and seizing video machines and cash.
BRIEF: DUI Statistics Released For Week Ending March 4th
DUI arrests, major traffic accidents, and traffic fatalities are all on the rise as compared to the same point in 2011.
BRIEF: Man Injured in Body Surfing Incident at Laaloa
An unidentified male is recovering from injuries suffered from an apparent body surfing accident at Laaloa Beach Park in Keauhou.
BRIEF: Puna Woman Reported Missing Found Hours Later
Police are looking for a 54-year-old woman who has been missing from her Mountain View home since Feb. 21.
BRIEF: Another Motorcycle Rider Crashes, Dies
A crash claims the life of a motorcycle rider from Kapa‘au, the second motorcycle fatality in eight days on the Big Island and the ninth this year statewide.
High Surf Warning Issued for North and East Facing Shores
A swell shifting to the north-northeast late Sunday night and continuing into the work week is prompting a high surf warning for the island’s north and east facing shores.
Lava Destroys Last Royal Gardens Residence
Lava from Kilauea volcano has finally consumed Jack Thompson’s solitary Royal Gardens home.
BRIEF: Pair Arrested for Selling Stolen Jewelry
Kona police charged Douglas Louis and Rashel Kahalioumi-Taketa with burglary, theft and drug charges Thursday in connection with alleged sales of stolen jewelry.
Turtle Protectors Surprised by Green Visitor
Volunteers in a turtle protection project found themselves taking care of a different type of turtle last year.
BRIEF: One More Water Shutoff Along Volcano Road Monday
After a new waterline connection shutoff water for much of Wednesday along a portion of Volcano Road, more waterline work will knock water service off once again on Monday.
