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Chief Justice Seeks Public Comment on Nominees For District Family Court Vacancies
There are two vacancies in the District Family Court of the 3rd Circuit on the Big Island, and Hawai‘i Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is seeking public comment on nominees to fill those positions.
Service Member Dies in Off Duty Incident Aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii
A U.S. Marine stationed at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, or MCBH, in Honolulu, died while swimming in the waters near North Beach, authorities confirmed.
Big Island Police Arrest 23 Motorists for DUI
Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
Puna Man Charged With Murder, Assault
A Big Island man faces a murder charge following the discovery of a badly burned body Saturday, April 23, in Puna.
Big Island Business Wins Mahi‘ai Match-Up Competition
A Big Island business is one of three winners of the Kamehameha Schools Mahi‘ai Match-Up agricultural business plan competition.
Kailua-Kona Post Office to Host Two-Day Job Fair
The U.S. Postal Service is seeking nearly 30 new employees for four Big Island post offices and is providing an opportunity for those interested to apply.
Volunteers Remove Invasive Weeds, Restore Native Plants on Maunakea
Continuing efforts to protect the natural resources on Maunakea, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship recently hosted an event to remove and help control invasive plants around the Maunakea Visitor Information Station as part of an extended Earth Day celebration.
Missing Kaʻū Man Found in Kailua-Kona
Police have located 61-year-old Paul Calverase of Kaʻū, who was previously reported missing.
Missing Hilo Teen Located in Good Health
Cherish Ahulau-Kaleo was located at the end of last week in good health.
Police Seek Information About Kona Traffic Incident
Big Island police are piecing together what happened during a traffic incident last weekend in Kona and are asking for the public’s assistance.
Charles ‘Sparky’ Kawamoto Swim Stadium Reopens
The Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo is reopened after it briefly closed last week due to a mechanical issue.
Hilo Man Charged Following Crash that Left Motorcyclist in Critical Condition
A Hilo man was arrested and charged in connection to a two-car crash last week that left a motorcyclist critically injured.
Inaugural Waikoloa Lei Day Festival Scheduled at Resort, Kings’ Shops, Queens’ Marketplace
The public is invited to learn and celebrate the art of lei-making during the inaugural Waikoloa Lei Day Festival.
Update: 1 Lane Now Open on Portion of Old Māmalahoa Highway Previously Blocked by Downed Tree
Old Māmalahoa Highway in Ahualoa is Closed in both directions due to a downed tree between Puaono Road and Kumupele Road.
UH Research Focuses on Improving Public Health With Hula
The end of the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo doesn’t mean hula gets put on the shelf for a year. In fact, findings in a study by University of Hawai‘i researchers suggest people could hula their way to better health.
Missing Hilo Man Found in Good Health
Hawai‘i police report that 43-year-old Michael Kuahuia of Hilo, who was previously reported as missing, was located in Hilo.
Kea‘au Man Arrested for Murder
A Kea‘au man was arrested for second-degree murder after the discovery of a badly burned body within a vehicle in Puna.
Community Encouraged to Participate in National Drug Take-Back Initiative
National Drug Take-Back Day is approaching and authorities are encouraging residents to gather up their unused or expired medications for safe, anonymous disposal.
HPD Promotes Two to Rank of Major
Two members of the Hawai’i Police Department were recently promoted to the rank of major.
