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Formal Aerial Mapping of Leilani Wildfire Reduces Acreage to 16,400
The size of the Leilani wildfire has been reduced to 16,400 acres, following formal aerial mapping today.
James Kealoha Beach Park to Remain Closed
Keaukaha park, currently closed for repaving, will reopen a few days later than expected.
Pāhoa Man Sentenced to Mandatory Minimum Prison Term After Pleading Guilty to Drug, Firearm Charges
A Pāhoa man who pleaded guilty to various drug and firearm charges was sentenced to a 10-year prison term.
It’s a Wrap: Kahikina Logs Radiothon Record, Raises $63K
Kahikina, station founder, father, grandfather, jokester, island celebrity, avid golfer, and now world record holder, ended up raising $63,000 for the Hawai‘i Island United Way during his 12-day, 261-hour radiothon.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Aug. 12, 2022
Hawai‘i Police Department releases its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Watch: Commanders Estimate Brush Fire Now at 25,000 Acres
Dozens of federal, state, and county firefighters are back on the lines this morning at the large Leilani wildfire.
HPA Isaacs Art Center Hosts Exhibit Honoring Tradition of Kapa Creation
“Kuku Kapa E” runs through Sept. 30 and features the historic kapa moe from the Hind-Vredenburg Collection, a key piece from the revival of kapa making.
Teen Brothers Swept Out to Sea; 1 Dies, the Other Still Missing
Hawai‘i police are investigating the possible drowning of a 16-year-old boy and his missing 14-year-old brother in waters off Shipman/Haena Beach in Puna.
Volcano Watch: Mauna Loa is a Sleeping Giant
Covering over half of the Island of Hawai‘i, Mauna Loa is sometimes referred to as a “sleeping giant” because it hasn’t erupted in 38 years after erupting nearly every seven years in the early 20th century. However, Mauna Loa occasionally stirs in its slumber and reminds us that it will someday awake and erupt again.
HFD Rescues 3 Swimmers Out of Rough Waters Off Government Beach Road
Three people were rescued in waters off of Government Beach Road on Thursday after a man was swept out to sea and two bystanders swam out with a paddle board to help him.
Puna Man Sentenced to 10 years for Domestic Abuse
A 26-year-old Puna man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for domestic abuse, Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced on Thursday, Aug. 11.
Ige Approves Emergency Rules For Out-of-State Nurses to Temporarily Practice in Hawaiʻi
The emergency rules are effective immediately for no longer than 120 days.
Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary Seeks Help Relocating Dogs From Waimea Shelter
Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary is asking the public to assist with finding positive outcomes for dogs now housed at its Waimea shelter because its lease will be ending sooner than expected.
Watch: Fire Nearly 10,000 Acres; Battle Will Last Awhile, State Says
A fast-moving, wind whipped wildfire on Hawai‘i Island has federal, state, and county firefighters preparing for a prolonged, intense firefight. Called the Leilani fire, Wednesday night it grew from an estimated 700-acres in size to 9,800 acres this afternoon.
Social Media Model Arrested in E. Hawai‘i on Outstanding Warrant to be Extradited Back to Florida
A social media model arrested in Hakalau on an outstanding warrant out of Florida will face extradition proceedings for murder charges.
Runaway Found in Good Health
Kaiea Fleming-White, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located Monday, Aug. 8, in good health in Puna.
YWCA ‘Remarkable People’ Luncheon Raises Record $25,635
The YWCA of Hawai‘i Island recently honored two Big Island people as its “Remarkable People” for 2022 and raised a record of more than $25,000 in the process.
Police: Man Wanted For Questioning in Connection With Terroristic Threatening Incident
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with identifying a male suspect in a terroristic threatening investigation.
US Army: PTA Area ‘Fire is Very Significant’
The fire has so far burned in excess of 10,000 acres of land on PTA and State lands to the west of PTA. Containment efforts remain ongoing and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Kahikina Enters Final Hours of His Attempt to Break Record for Longest Continued Broadcast
KAPA Hawaiian FM DJ Tommy “Kahikina” Ching is entering the final 24 hours of his nearly 10 days on air in an effort to break the world record for longest continued broadcast.
