News
BRIEF: Two Men Wanted by Police
Hawai’i Island police officials are searching for two men wanted for various charges, including contempt of court.
For the Love of it, Local Church Feeds the Homeless
Valentine’s Day for the homeless means free sack lunches given out at the downtown Hilo bus terminal, from the thoughtful folks of the Kaumana Drive Baptist Church.
BRIEF: Police Releases Latest DUI Statistics
Arrests made on drivers who operate their vehicles under the influence are still slightly down as compared to last year, according to the latest Hawaii Police Department statistics.
BRIEF: Ka‘u Man Arrested Following Stabbing
A Ka‘u man was arrested Monday night in connection with a stabbing at an Ocean View convenience store.
Banyan Drive Improvement Bill Dead for Session
State Rep. Jerry Chang defers his bill designed to spark redevelopment of Banyan Drive, where most of Hilo’s tourism accommodations are located.
BRIEF: 36-Year-Old Kealakekua Woman Killed in Car Crash
Speed and alcohol are possible factors in a single car crash that killed a Kealakekua woman and injured a male passenger.
BRIEF: Two Men Arrested on Various Warrants
Michael J Ka’awa and Daniel Abraham were located in Na’alehu and arrested by police on various warrants.
BRIEF: Police Search for Missing 58-Year-Old
58-year-old Robert Dalpe has been reported missing since February 2011, and police is looking for information on his whereabouts.
Bee Pests: Expert to Speak; Legislators Weigh Research Funds
An expert on varroa mites and the small hive beetle will speak in Kona and Hilo this week; lawmakers considering additional funding for research on bee pests.
BRIEF: Kona Hwy 180 Closed by Traffic Accident
Much of Highway 180 in Kona was closed for an extended period beginning at about 9 p.m. Saturday while crews repaired power lines that had been downed following a traffic accident. Police announced the closure of the highway, also known as Holualoa Road, to all but local traffic from its intersection with Palani Road to […]
Senate Committee Approves $500M for State Projects
A key Senate committee approves a massive spending bill for repair and maintenance of state facilities
USDA Renews Vog Disaster Declaration for Big Island
The US Department of Agriculture has renewed the vog disaster declaration for the Big Island, paving the way for relief for farmers and ranchers.
BRIEF: Man Charged with Meth Trafficking
Chad Cunningham has been charged with meth trafficking and other offenses.
UPDATE: One Dead, Three Hurt in Kona Accident
The accident was reported by local police at 9.33 a.m., when a utility truck with a bucket lift attachment allegedly clipped a low hanging wire above the road.
Bill to Remove Ethanol from Gas Dead This Session
Committee chairman kills bill that would have repealed 2006 law requiring addition of ethanol to gasoline.
BRIEF: Two Men Wanted by Police
Two Ka’u residents are being wanted by Big Island police officials for various offenses.
Survival at Sea: 3 Rescued as Sail Boat Sinks off Hilo
Three people, including a 9 year-old boy, survived as a disabled sailboat sank 280 miles northeast of Hilo yesterday.
Hawaii Version of Stimulus Package Proposed
A state legislative hearing is set for Friday on Hawaii’s version of President Obama’s stimulus package. The bill would authorize the sale of $500 million in general obligation bonds to fund repair and maintenance projects across a broad spectrum of state departments and agencies including the state’s public schools, the University of Hawaii system and […]
Lawmakers Consider Removing Ethanol from Gasoline
State lawmakers on Thursday will continue discussion on a bill that would remove ethanol from gasoline sold in Hawaii.
Brush Fire Forces Road Shutdowns, Shelter Open
A brush fire in Kailua-Kona has threatened homes and forced multiple road closures.
