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Hawai‘i police: Public pool death in Hilo ruled a suicide
A man found dead in a Hilo public pool was ruled to be a suicide, Hawai‘i police reported Wednesday afternoon.
Woman arrested and charged in domestic stabbing of man in Hilo
Tabree Pea, 34 of Hilo, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, abuse of a family household member and third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug.
Kona officer honored for tracking down federal fugitive from Mexico
Kona Patrol Officer Elijah Won took into custody Martin Medina, a federal fugitive from Mexico who was suspected to be involved in criminal activity, including the stealing of vehicles and illegal narcotic distribution.
Energize Kākou: State publishes community voices on energy
Energize Kākou participants were asked to share their thoughts about how renewable energy developers should interact with host-communities.
EPIC building permit system to get upgrade
The new upgrade will not affect any process on the user’s end.
COVID weekly update: 197 new infections reported on the Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,327 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 26, bringing the statewide total to 361,817
Want to be scared? Check out the list of Halloween activities around the Big Island
There are Halloween activities around the Big Island — for keiki to adults. Check out the list that includes haunted houses, witches on the water, a menacing maze and Howl-ween with four-legged friends.
What Hawaiʻi County voters need to know about three proposed Charter amendments?
The Charter amendments involve creating a Youth Commission, adding two members to the Board of Ethics and giving the County Auditor power to investigate abuse, waste and fraud.
Hilo Axe Lounge ratchets up the scares with spooky Halloween haunted house
Featuring eight rooms of terror, each with a different theme, the event promises a scary good time for anyone and everyone who dares to enter.
Hilo man indicted on robbery, theft and assault against a law enforcement officer
The most serious offense, first-degree robbery, is a Class A felony, which carries a penalty of a 20-year prison term.
Mountain View woman dies at Glenwood convenience store
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 66-year-old Mountain View woman died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency while sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle parked in the store’s parking lot.
UPDATE: Hawaiʻi Island Police located 15-year-old female runaway from Keaʻau in good health
Salvador was last seen on the evening of Oct. 21 in the Hawaiian Paradise Park area wearing a black shirt, black pants and a pink backpack.
New Hawaiian Electric pilot program for commercial EV charging stations on Big Island
The goal of the new pilot program is to help establish up to 30 new electric vehicle charging sites on Maui, O‘ahu and the Big Island.
High bacteria levels detected in waters at beach parks in Hilo
High bacteria levels were detected in waters at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo.
Pāhala Public & School library closed due to earthquake damage
During this temporary closure, patrons of the Pāhala libraries are encouraged to visit nearby Nāʻālehu Public Library for services.
National Marine Sanctuary System turns 50
The system includes the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
West Hawai‘i’s Kona Commons Shopping Center reaches 100% occupancy
One of West Hawaii’s busiest shopping centers, Kona Commons, has reached 100% occupancy.
Unpermitted structure in Ocean View destroyed in early morning blaze
No injuries were reported after an unpermitted single-story wooden structure in Ocean View went up in flames early this morning.
UH at Mānoa has record 3,106 first-time freshmen for fall 2022 semester
The average high school GPA for the UH at Mānoa 2022 freshman class is 3.69, up from 2021.
Hilo’s Pink Out Color Run this weekend to support Breast cancer awareness
The American Cancer Society’s fifth annual 5K Pink Out Color run is coming up this Saturday.
