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Update: Kona Man Accused of Following Minor into School Bathroom Held on $10K Bail
A Big Island man faces several charges following two separate incidents earlier this month, one of which involved a weapon at a West Hawai‘i elementary school.
Update: Bail Reduced for N. Kohala Man Charged With First-Degree Assault
A Big Island man faces a felony assault charge stemming from an altercation earlier this month at a Kailua-Kona business.
Update: Mental Health Exam Ordered for Suspect Shot by Police to Determine Fitness
Charges have been filed against a Mountain View man who was shot by police in downtown Hilo after walking toward them wielding a knife last week.
Late Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter Design Released
Designs for the late Edith Kanakaʻole quarter have been released.
Hilo Community Players Invites Community to Disney in The Park
The community is cordially invited to a tea party picnic in the park this weekend in Hilo.
Vote Now Hawaiʻi! UH-Mānoa Up For Top Esports Team
A University of Hawai’i program has been nominated as one of the best in North America and now it needs the public’s help to claim the crown.
UH Cancer Center Researcher Awarded $2.8M to Develop E-Cigarette Intervention For Rural Youth
A researcher at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center was awarded nearly $3 million to develop and evaluate school-based, culturally-grounded e-cigarette prevention intervention for youth who live in rural parts of the state.
Group Seeks Funds For Preservation of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
A group dedicated to managing and preserving nearly 33,000 acres of native montane rain forest on the windward slopes of Maunakea, including the endangered birds that live there, is asking the community to assist with its efforts by donating to the cause.
Kaiser Mental Health Workers to Hit Picket Line Second Time This Year
Mental health therapists at Kaiser Permanente clinics across the state will begin an open-ended strike starting next week.
Hilo-Bound Traveler Found with Suspected 2 Pounds of Meth in Carry-On at Daniel K. Inouye Airport
A 43-year-old woman was reportedly found with nearly two pounds of methamphetamine in her carry-on bag at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport while attempting to travel from Honolulu to Hilo this week.
Watch: Kona Home Destroyed in Evening Blaze
No injuries were reported after a two-story home in Kona was destroyed in a blaze Friday night.
Pepe‘ekeo Man Faces Attempted Meth Distribution Charges
A Pepe‘ekeo man was arrested and charged with the attempted distribution of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine and heroin.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Leeward Sections of Hawaiian Islands
A red flag warning is in effect starting at 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. for leeward sections of all the islands.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Aug. 27 to Sept. 2
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announces lane closures for Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.
Honoka‘a Man Found Guilty as Charged After Filming Teen Girl Showering
A Kona jury found a Honoka‘a man guilty as charged for violation of privacy after filming a teenage girl taking a shower about four years ago.
Volunteer Youth Group from Puna Earns Top NPS Award for Service in HVNP
A volunteer youth group from Puna has earned a top National Park Service award for its outstanding volunteer service in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Second HPD Officer Placed on Administrative Leave Following Discharge of Firearm
A second Hawai‘i police officer is on administrative after discharging his firearm during an incident in Kona, Thursday afternoon.
Volcano Watch: A Bright Future for HVO’s Geodetic Network
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s geodetic network is actively being upgraded to help scientists monitor and respond to volcanic activity.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Aug. 26, 2022
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly list of outstanding warrants.
New Heights: Cop on Top Returns to Raise Funds And Awareness For Special Olympics Hawai‘i
It takes dedication, effort and sweat — and they have all of them in abundance.
