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Kona Man Gets 10 Years for Domestic Abuse, Assault
A 53-year-old Kona man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for domestic abuse.
Hilo Runaway Found
Hawaiʻi Island police report that 14-year-old Bella Gaseta, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Friday, July 22 in good health.
Weekly Road Closures: July 23-29
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for July 23-29. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Kona Teen Dies Following Single-Vehicle Crash on Old Saddle Road
A 17-year-old female died following a single-vehicle collision on Friday, July 22, 2022, on the Old Saddle Road, .3 miles makai of mile marker 44 in South Kohala.
Car Flipped on Side by Kona Burger King Following 2-Car Crash
One person was taken to Kona Community Hospital for non-threatening injuries following a two-car crash by Burger King in Kona, Friday evening, according to Hawaii Police Department.
Kona Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Connection to DKI Brush Fire
A Kailua-Kona was arrested in connection to a brush fire of Daniel K. Inouye Highway that scorched 150 acres near mile marker 50.
Kona Man Who Imprisoned Minor Sentenced to 5 Years
A 47-year-old Kona man was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday, July 22 for unlawful imprisonment of a minor.
Mayor: Affordable Housing Fraud ‘Breach’ of Public Trust but County can Learn From Violation
Mayor Mitch Roth said his administration is using the recent development of a former employee being indicted on fraud charges for running an affordable housing scheme within in the county as a reason to review and possibly improve the checks-and-balances in place.
Daniel K. Inouye Highway Reopened, Brush Fires Contained
A portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway has reopened after it was shut down due to a brush fire in the area.
Update: Portion of Old Saddle Road Reopens Following Single-Vehicle Crash
Hawai‘i Police Department reports Old Saddle Road in South Kohala is closed due to a traffic accident.
Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled for North and South Kohala, South Hilo in Early August
The Department of Water Supply announced hydrant flow tests for three different neighborhoods.
DOH: 3 More Monkeypox Cases
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has identified three additional cases of monkeypox, the department stated Friday, July 22. It brings the total number of cases in Hawaiʻi to 11.
Ige Declares 3rd Emergency Proclamation for SNAP Benefit Assistance
Gov. David Ige signed a third emergency proclamation to allow the continuation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in line with the federal COVID emergency, Ige’s office announced Friday, July 22.
Crews Continue to Battle Brush Fires in S. Kohala, PTA
State and local fire crews are battling two brush fires that ignited Thursday, July 21, in South Kohala and Pōhakuloa Training Area.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants: July 22, 2022
Hawai‘i police release weekly outstanding warrants list.
PTA Brush Fire Closes Portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Daniel K. Inouye Highway between Route 190 and the Old Saddle Road is closed for several hours due to a brush fire in the Pōhakuloa range complex and training area near mile marker 50.
Developer of Proposed Ali‘i Drive Subdivision Asked to do More Diligence Before Commission Can Sign off
A developer looking to build a subdivision near Ali‘i Drive has more work to do before a county planning commission would be willing to sign off on the development.
New Boot Brush Stations Deployed on Oʻahu in Fight Against Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death
A new style of boot brush station could hep reduce the spread of a scourge that has wreaked havoc on Big Island ‘ōhiʻa forests.
Wildfire at PTA Scorches 600 Acres
Department of the Army firefighters and partner first responders are currently responding to a wildfire burning on Pohakuloa range complex and training area.
Southern Hemisphere Swell Batters HVNP’s Hōlei Sea Arch
The Hōlei Sea Arch on the coast of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park lost a chunk rock after last weekend’s Southern Hemishpere Swell battered Hawai‘i Island’s Southern shores.
