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Police Seek Public Help Identifying Suspects in Waikōloa Store Theft
Authorities seek the public’s help identifying two individuals involved in a theft at a Waikōloa store last month.
Hunting Licenses Issued Beginning Wednesday
Effective June 15, the DLNR will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season that runs from July 1 through June 30, 2023.
Tourism Survey Aims to Improve Guide Certification Process
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, in partnership with the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association and the University of Hawaiʻi, are asking for people to offer their mana‘o by participating in a survey and offer feedback on the current certification process for tour guides in Hawaiʻi.
Coast Guard Rescues Mariner off O‘ahu Before Boat Capsizes
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a mariner aboard a disabled vessel off Reef Runway on O‘ahu on Saturday, the USCG stated.
Rodenhurst Out as Public Works Director
The director of the Department of Public Works has been relieved of his duties, the Office of the Mayor announced on Tuesday, June 14.
Hilo Man Faces up to 10 Years for Drug Charges
A 26-year-old Hilo man will appear for sentencing Thursday for charges related to possession and the attempted distribution of methamphetamine and a firearms charge.
Water Main That Broke on Ali‘i Drive Part of Older Infrastructure; Sewage Spill Unrelated
According to a spokesman for the county Department of Water Supply, the water main that broke shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, June 12, closing a portion of Ali‘i Drive in Kona, is part of older infrastructure that can be subject to intermittent failure.
Police Investigating 3 Motorcycle Crashes in 3 Hours That Left 1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating three motorcycle collisions that occurred around the island this morning, Monday, June 13, within a three-hour time span. One motorcyclist was killed and the two other motorcyclists were seriously injured as a result of the collisions.
Judge Grants Request for Examination of Fitness for Kona Man accused of Murdering 2 Houseless Men
A Kona District Court judge granted the defense’s request to suspend court proceedings in order to conduct an examination of fitness for a Kona man accused of killing two houseless men and assaulting two other houseless individuals in Hilo.
DWS: 2 Wells Out Now Same Ones in 2017
The Department of Water Supply stated Monday, June 13 that two of the four inoperable wells necessitating a 25% water restriction in North Kona are the same wells that failed in 2017, which prompted a water restriction in Kona that last over a year.
Update: Hawai’i Island police found missing teen
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with finding a missing teen.
All Lanes on Highway 11 Now Open Following Crash
The Hawai‘i Police Department reported at 1:35 p.m. today that all lanes on Highway 11 are now again open and thanked the public for its patience.
Defense Files Examination of Fitness for Kona Man Accused of Murdering Houseless Men
Defense counsel for a Kona man accused of murdering two houseless men and assaulting two other houseless individuals in Hilo filed motion to suspend the preliminary hearing for mental evaluation.
3 Charged in Connection With Lychee Theft From Hilo Farm
Three people from East Hawai‘i faces charges in connection with an agricultural theft earlier this month.
NWS Monthly Summary: May Rainfall on Big Island Was Near to Above Average
Most Big Island rain gauges saw near to above average rainfall amounts last month, according to a report from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Runaway Located in Mountain View
Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Donald Soares IV, who was reported as a runaway, was located on Thursday, June 9 in Mountain View in good health.
Cancer Disparities Impacting Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders Highlighted in National Report
A recent report highlights the impact of cancer health disparities on Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
How Much Profit Are Private Labs Earning From PCR COVID Testing?
A paper recently published in Journal of General Internal Medicine details how the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic created a perfect storm in which private laboratories can earn huge profits from polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, testing while potentially impacting health care premium costs.
Ali‘i Drive Reopened After Water Main Break, Sewage Spill
Ali‘i Drive in North Kona is reopened in both directions between Honl’s Surf Spot and Lunapule Road after a water main break and sewage spill.
