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BRIEF: Police Seeking Keaau Woman on Warrant
Big Island police are looking for 20-year-old Shayna Michele Piilani Pili, who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
BRIEF: Police Warn of Rental Housing Scam
Big Island police are warning the public to beware of rental housing scams using the online classified ad network craigslist.
Colson to Work Again at Hawaii Prep
John R. Colson, the popular principal of Waimea Middle School who left the school under mysterious circumstances, has been rehired by HPA, the school he led for 12 years.
Earthquake Swarm Occurs Near Kilauea Summit
A swarm of more than 60 earthquakes was recorded Wednesday at a fault near the summit of Kilauea volcano.
Wanted: Laupahoehoe Man for Questioning Regarding Sexual Assault of a Minor
Police are looking for 25 year-old Laupahoehoe man for questioning in connection to the sexual assault of a minor. Thomas Elijah Cummings IV, is described as part Hawaiian, 5’ 4’’, 212 pound man with short black hair, brown eyes, and a fair to lightly tan complexion. This investigation is ongoing with the Juvenile Aid Section. […]
BRIEF: Senate Passes Big CIP Bill on to House
The Senate unanimously passes The Invest in Hawaii Act of 2012 and moves it to the state House of Representatives for consideration.
Residents: Boundaries Wrong in Hilo and Puna
New district maps for the state Legislature are flawed, some Big Island residents say during public testimony before members of the Reapportionment Commission.
Man and Woman Charged in Pahoa Violent Robbery
Two Pahoa residents have been charged with first-degree robbery in connection to an incident outside of a Pahoa restaurant.
Bill Requiring Zipline Inspections Put On Hold
A bill requiring annual inspections and establishing other conditions for operators of ziplines has been put on hold for the session.
BRIEF: Fire Extinguished in Dryer near UHH Gym
County firefighters extinguished a smoldering fire in an industrial gas dryer in a building near the University of Hawaii at Hilo gym Sunday night.
BRIEF: Brush Fire Blackens 80 acres in Waikoloa
Hawaii County firefighters battled a brushfire in rough terrain near Waikoloa Village that burned 80 acres before they got it under control.
Council Approves Hiring of Outside Lawyers
The Hawaii County Council has approved the hiring of outside attorneys to defend the county against lawsuits seeking $1.5 million for alleged improper firings.
Man Who Tried to Set Ex-Girlfriend On Fire Charged with Attempted Murder
A South Kona man who attempted to set his ex-girlfriend on fire, and then set himself on fire, is charged with attempted murder.
National Guard Colonel to Head Civil Defense Agency
Col. Benedict Fuata of the Hawaii Army National Guard has been chosen the new chief of the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
Waimea Charter School Board Won’t Say Why Popular Principal is Leaving
John Colson, the popular principal of Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School, is leaving his post and the school’s board won’t say why.
BRIEF: Legislative Hearings Now Webcast at State Libraries
The Hawaii State Capitol is teaming up with the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) to provide a new place for people to watch state legislative meetings and hearings.
BRIEF: Fire Damages Abandoned Warehouse in Pahala
An abandoned warehouse in Pahala was damaged by a fire of unknown origin at around noon Thursday.
BRIEF: Kona Man Sets Self, House on Fire
A South Kona man arrested Wednesday allegedly used a flammable liquid to torch his ex-girlfriend’s home and then set himself on fire.
BRIEF: Police Seeking Six on Outstanding Warrants
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating six people, five men and a woman, on outstanding warrants.
New District Maps Give Big Island 4th Senator
Newly drawn reapportionment maps give Big Island a fourth senator, keep number of House seats the same.
