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Hawaiian Electric says about 248 Big Island customers still with no power
Crews are continuing to respond to scattered and isolated outages in Pāpaʻikou, Pepeʻekeo, Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaiian Shores, ʻĀinaloa, Nānāwale Estates, Leilani Estates, Kalapana, Seaview Estates, Mountain View and several other locations.
Hilo man caught at scene of active burglary, rams police vehicle with stolen truck, leads officers on slow-speed chase
33-year-old Gilbert K. Mata III is charged with first-degree criminal property damage, first-degree theft and several other offenses in connection with the incident that happened Sunday and started at a residence in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
University of Hawai‘i report finds islands’ rural residents face major health challenges
This is the first rural health report targeted specifically for Hawaiʻi that measures data at the individual level.
Hawai‘i County still dealing with aftermath of Hone with prolonged power outages
With approximately 1,900 Hawaiian Electric customers experiencing prolonged power outages following Hurricane Hone, Hawai‘i County has opened two shelters.
Puna man sentenced to 10 years prison after kidnapping, assaulting girlfriend on Christmas Eve
The Puna man pleaded no contest in May on charges of kidnapping and felony abuse of a family member.
Hurricane Hone strands 17 visitors on Mauna Kea
Storm also wreaks havoc elsewhere on the mountain by causing cracks in the asphalt of access road and landslides near the observatories at the summit; access road is closed until Wednesday for repairs
Ocean View man carrying bloody knife, his hands covered in blood upon his arrest after dog found dead on road
Robert Harris, 64, is charged with first-degree animal cruelty, third-degree promotion of a detrimental drug and drug paraphernalia.
Business Monday: OluKai opens new retail location at Queens’ Marketplace
This is the company’s seventh brick-and-mortar location in the state, and first on Hawaiʻi Island.
Nonprofit helps handful of houseless Hilo residents find shelter during Hurricane Hone
As much as 18 inches of rain fell in some areas of East Hawai‘i, flooding roads in the Ka‘ū District and the Bayfront area in Hilo.
Hone Sunday update #3: Hurricane weakens to tropical storm as it moves away from Hawaiian Islands
Hone is now well past the Big Island leaving trailing rain bands in its wake.
Celebrate Big Island’s National Wildlife Reserve along Mauna Kea slopes during Walk for the Wild
The 5K walk, scheduled for Oct. 5, will take participants through the native flora and fauna along the slopes of Mauna Kea with a dozen stations situated along the limited-access Pua Akala loop.
Mauna Kea telescope seeks mystery couple after stellar summit proposal at sunset
The sunset summit proposal was recorded by the unmanned observatory’s front door camera at about 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13. The whole engagement event took about a minute or so, and at the end, the future groom stood up, the couple hugged and then kissed.
Update: All weather advisories canceled for Hawai‘i Island following Hone
Hurricane Hone brought rain and wind to Hawai‘i Island resulting in flooding in several areas over the weekend.
More than ‘just another raining day’ on the Big Island: Hone starts to make an impact
“On its current track, Hone will brush past the southern slopes of the Big Island tonight into Sunday morning, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large surf. Expect strong and gusty easterly winds and periods of heavy showers to continue Sunday into Monday as Hone passes south of the smaller islands.” — National Weather Service Hawai‘i Area Synopis from 12:08 p.m. today
No further flights leaving tonight from Hilo International Airport
Do not come to the airport unless you have a confirmed flight.
Update: Heavy showers continue to move ashore, prompting extension of flood advisory for parts of East, North Hawai‘i
Some locations that will experience flooding include Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapa‘au, Honoka‘a, Pāpa‘ikou, Honomū, Pepe‘ekeo, Mountain View, Glenwood, Hakalau, Volcano, Nīnole, Kea‘au, Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiian Acres, ‘Ō‘ōkala, Orchidlands Estates, Pa‘auilo and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Hilo man charged with attempted distribution of meth and firearms offenses
Toledo is scheduled for preliminary hearing in Hilo District Court on Tuesday afternoon. He remains in custody in lieu of $641,000 bail
Governor Green issues emergency proclamation for Tropical Storm Hone
The proclamation will make state resources available as needed, wrote Press Secretary Erika Engle in a brief statement.
Update: Missing man, 77, found in Kona
Jung was last seen at the Kona airport by his wife, Clara Jung, at 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 23.
Hawaiʻi County officials urge public to take precautions as Tropical Storm Hone strengthens
“We ask that everyone remain vigilant and prioritize their safety during this time,” said Mayor Mitch Roth in the Saturday morning statement.
