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Waiākea Intermediate School Qualifies for Robotics Championships in Dallas
The Hawaiʻi VEX Robotics State Championships held in February and March qualified 32 out of 77 Hawaiʻi VEX robotics teams to advance to the 2022 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, May 3-12.
Teen Runaway Found
Hawai‘i Island police report that 16-year-old Ezra Kirkpatrick, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Monday, March 28 in good health.
Body Found in Rainbow Falls ID’d
Hawai‘i Island police have identified the body found in the water at Rainbow Falls in Hilo on Saturday, March 26, as 37-year-old Adam David Broom, of Hilo.
PVS Delays Departure of Tahiti-Bound Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Due to Weather
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia’s departure to Hilo before setting sail for French Polynesia has been rescheduled to Monday, April 4, 2022, at the earliest.
Schatz Legislation To Help Fight Cybercrime Set To Be Law
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Better Cybercrime Metrics Act today, March 29, legislation authored by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz that will help fight cybercrime and help keep people safe from online scams.
Federal Detention Center Detainee Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers
A detainee at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu pleaded guilty in federal court to assaulting an officer, which resulted in bodily injury.
Experts Report Rise in Successful Humpback Disentanglements During Whale Watching Season
Researchers are transitioning from data collection to analysis as the whale watching season winds down.
Vermont Visitor, Actor Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Hilo
A 29-year-old actor visiting from Vermont was arrested and charged for disorderly conduct and harassment on Monday, March 28 after an incident at a bar in Hilo.
Hawaiian Electric to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections April 4-7
To improve system reliability, Hawaiian Electric will conduct quarterly aerial inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday, April 4, to Thursday, April 7.
DOE: School In-Door Mask Rule to Stay in Place For Now
Hawai‘i’s in-door mask mandate and Safe Travels program into state ended after March 25, but students are still required to wear masks inside classrooms for the foreseeable future.
No Serious Injuries Reported After Car Collides With Keauhou Store
No serious injuries were reported after an usual single-car accident Thursday that took out the front window of a Keauhou store.
New Kona Brewery Ready For Tours
Kona Brewing Hawaii’s new 30,000-square-foot brewery in Kailua-Kona is now fully operational and ready for tours.
Coconut Island Closed for Bridge Maintenance
The pedestrian bridge and Coconut Island in Hilo will be closed this week for repairs.
HPD Responds to Body Found in Water at Rainbow Falls Over Weekend
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body found over the weekend in the water at Rainbow Falls State Park in Hilo.
Reported Teen Runaway Located
Hawai‘i Island police reported Monday, March 28 that 17-year-old Makahiki Ikaika Moala, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Thursday, March 24 in good health.
Hilo Woman Charged With Arson
A 37-year-old Hilo woman was charged for arson stemming from a March 25 fire at a Wainaku residence fire.
Volunteers Perform Final Whale Count of the Season
The annual Whale Count ended Saturday, March 26, where volunteers recorded a total of 136 whale sightings between 10-10:15 a.m. across the main Hawaiian Islands, the most of any time period throughout the day’s count.
Hawaiʻi Coral Restoration Efforts Improved Through Student Research
At least for one species, a study led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa student researchers found that exposing coral larvae to warmer temperatures didn’t improve its survival later in its life.
Public Invited to Coffee With a Cop in Waimea
The work week begins in South Kohala with a chance to talk to community law enforcement officers over a cup of coffee.
Lead For Hawai‘i Fellows Champion Change in Their Communities
Eight young Big Island leaders are acting to drive change in their communities by taking part in a national service program that builds the next generation of leaders.
