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Ocean View man indicted for sexual assault of minor turns himself in
44-year-old Larry Stephan Hultberg is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault and one count of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of 14 years.
Recall issued on mushroom edibles at Hawai‘i smoke shops
The product was at one time stocked in a Hilo smoke shop.
Routine traffic stop results in slew of firearms, drug, other offenses against Hilo man
41-year-old Godfrey Paul Leopoldino made his initial court appearance on Thursday in South Hilo District Court. His bail was maintained at $197,000 and it was determined there was probable cause for his further detention.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing Mountain View man
Police ask anyone with information on the man’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Big Island families can get refresher course in health during Walmart Wellnes Day
You’ll be able to receive free glucose, cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure screenings. You can also get affordable immunizations including COVID-19; flu; human papillomavirus (HPV); pneumonia; tetanus; measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); varicella (chicken pox/shingles), whooping cough (TDAP); hepatitis A and B; and others.
High tide cycle could bring coastal flooding throughout the islands
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the best chance for coastal impacts will occur in the afternoon hours around the peak daily high tide cycle through Sunday in the typical vulnerable low-lying coastal areas.
Volcano Watch: HVO bids farewell to its Uēkahuna location
HVO’s summit location was ideal for monitoring Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, Hawaiʻi’s two most active volcanoes.
108 school bus routes temporarily suspended statewide because of driver shortage
The suspended routes in East Hawai‘i are for all grades in the Hilo-Waiākea and Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa Complex Areas.
Update: State cancels high bacteria notification for Big Island’s Kolekole Gulch
Retesting shows enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold
Update: High bacteria count notification for portion of Wailuku River canceled
State reports water sample retesting results of Big Island waterway show enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold level.
Brown water advisory issued for mouth of Wailoa River in Hilo
The public is advised to stay out of flood water and stormwater because of possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals and associated flood debris.
Police ID suspect in ‘firearm incident’ in Hāmākua over the weekend
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 5.
Puna man found guilty as charged for electronic enticement of a child
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 14.
Get rid of old fridges and freezers at upcoming recycling event in East Hawai‘i
On Aug. 24, Hawaiʻi Energy, the state’s energy conservation program, in partnership with the County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management, will collect the appliances at Kea‘au Middle School.
Hawaiian Electric to host informational event on Public Safety Power Shutoff program, wildfire safety
The power company will host a free Community Resilience Fair to discuss wildfire safety.
Traffic fatalities increase by 17% statewide
Of the 59 fatalities this year, 12 reports listed excessive speeding as the primary factor, eight cited suspected impairment and additional reckless driving behaviors such as not wearing a helmet, and seven listed multiple contributing factors such as speed, reckless driving, and inattention.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Aug. 1-7: ‘The Voice of Hiroshima,’ art, an aerial spectacle, 808 Day 2024, comedy and more
Aug. 6 marks nearly 80 years since the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. A special event next week marks the anniversary with a presentation by a University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Japanese Studies professor and other activities at Honokaʻa People’s Theatre.
Hawai‘i County moves former canal residents to new short-term shelter
The Ponahawai site has since been restored to its original condition and is once again serving as an extension of the Wailoa Soccer Fields.
Get rid of household hazardous waste in August
The first collection will take place Saturday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium parking lot, located at 323 Manono St. in Hilo.
New website launched as guide to explore Hawai‘i’s state lands, beaches, coastal waters
The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ jurisdiction encompasses nearly 1.3 million acres of state lands, beaches and coastal waters as well as 750 miles of coastline.
