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What’s the Forecast for Hawai‘i’s Economic Recovery with Looming U.S. Recession?
You might have heard that when the United States economy goes one direction, about six months later Hawai‘i’s economy follows suit.
Police: Two Men Arrested in ‘Drive-By’ Paintball Incidents in Kona
Two Big Island men have been arrested in connection with “drive-by” paintball shootings in Kona.
Hunter targeting wild pigs at night instead kills momma horse still nursing her foal
A Honomu resident asked a friend who was a hunter to shoot wild pigs on his property at night, but the hunter instead shot his neighbor’s horse Onyx who had a nursing foal.
Laupāhoehoe Gulch Bridge to Undergo Repairs Following Hurricane Lane Damage
Hurricane Lane damage repairs on the Laupāhoehoe Gulch Bridge are slated to begin next month.
COVID Weekly Update: 145 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,132 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 21, bringing the statewide total to 343,204.
Plataniotis, Heidelmeier Named KTA Superstars of The Week
Standout performances by two University of Hawai‘i at Hilo seniors earned them honors as KTA Super Stores Superstars of the Week for Sept. 14-20.
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores Across Hawaiian Islands
A high surf advisory has been issued for all south-facing shores across the Hawaiian Islands.
Roadmap For Homelessness And Housing Falls Short of Council’s Expectations
Hawai’i County Council members expected a roadmap for how to end homelessness on the Big Island, but were mostly disappointed with what was presented.
Kidnapping Suspect Indicted by Grand Jury in East Hawaiʻi
A grand jury indicted a Hilo man this morning for kidnapping a 15-year-old girl.
Hawai‘i Police Investigate Stabbing in Downtown Kailua-Kona
Authorities are looking for a male in connection to a stabbing near Hale Halawai Park in Kailua-Kona on Sept. 10.
Police Seek Identity of Suspect in Kea‘au Theft
Big Island police are asking if anyone knows or has seen a man involved in a theft earlier this month at a Kea‘au business.
Haz-Mat Responds to Chemical Smell at Elementary School in Hilo
A perimeter was created around the library at a Hilo elementary school while emergency responders addressed a strong chemical odor coming from the building Tuesday morning.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Big Island Police Arrest 22 Motorists For DUI
The crackdown by Big Island police on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant continues, with 22 motorists arrested for DUI during the week of Sept. 12-18.
Keep Keiki Safe and Secure: Free Car Seat Inspection Event Scheduled in Kona
It’s better to be safe than sorry, and that’s especially true when it comes to keiki.
UH-Hilo Women’s Soccer Climbs to No. 15 in United Soccer Coaches Top 25
The University of Hawai‘i women’s soccer team is moving on up in national rankings.
Suspected Kidnapper Forced Teen to Smoke Meth, Court Documents Say
A Hilo man accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old girl over the weekend forced her to smoke methamphetamine out of pipe while driving on Daniel K. Inouye Highway Friday afternoon and shackled her in a school bus overnight, according to a probable cause document filed in Hilo District Court in East Hawai’i Tuesday.
Hilo Man Accused of Kidnapping Teen Appears in District Court, Bail Maintained
A Hilo District Court judge maintained $2 million bail on a Hilo man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl over the weekend.
Watch: 4 Mariners Aboard Disabled Vessel Rescued 180 Miles Off Hawai‘i Island
Four mariners were rescued 180 nautical miles off Hawai‘i Island after their sailing vessel became disabled after its rudder was damaged.
Hawai‘i Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
Authorities seek help locating a driver following a hit-and-run crash in Kaʻū that left one person dead.
3 Men Being Screened for Firearm Offenses Following Accidental Boy Scout Shooting
Three men are being screened for firearm offenses in connection to the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy at Camp Honokāia Boy Scout Camp, near Honokaʻa last month.
