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Puna Man Charged with Theft of Telehandler Forklift Back in Custody
A Puna man who was charged in relation to the theft of a telehandler forklift, valued at over $100,000, from a Puna business, is back in custody.
Mayor Encourages Youth to Participate in Worldwide Art Contest
Mayor Mitch Roth is encouraging Hawaiʻi Island youth to participate in the annual worldwide contest, the Young Artists and Authors Showcase through original artwork, literature, photography and music.
Environmental Assessment Underway for Puna Roads Impacted by 2018 Eruption
The county’s Department of Public Works, Department of Water Supply, Planning Department’s Disaster Recovery Division and Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz convened a virtual meeting with 50 community members to report on the status of restoring road and water infrastructure impacted by the 2018 Kīlauea volcanic eruption.
$1.29M Grant to Study Lava Tube Biodiversity on Hawaiʻi Island
A four-year, $1.29-million grant from the National Science Foundation has been awarded to University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers from the School of Life Sciences to study subterranean biodiversity associated with lava tubes on Hawaiʻi Island.
Big Island’s ‘Ukes for Ukraine to Help Those Impacted by War
The global ‘ukulele community will come together on April 9, for a live-stream fundraiser, “‘Ukes for Ukraine.”
Bill Would Restore Military Land Back to Hawaiʻi
U.S. Rep. Kaialiʻi Kahele introduced the Leandra Wai Act, federal legislation to remediate and restore Mākua Military Reservation on O‘ahu and return the land from the military back to the State of Hawaiʻi.
La`i`ōpua 2020 Announce Headliners for Prince Kūhiō Day Celebration
La`i`ōpua 2020 announced the speakers for its special Prince Kūhiō Day celebration Saturday, March 26 at its Kealakehe location, adjacent to the Villages of La`i`ōpua.
No Tsunami Threat After Local Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports a 4.4 magnitude earthquake occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 20 and was centered in the vicinity of Waikōloa in South Kohala.
Update: Highway 11 Near Honoka‘a Now Open
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports at 8 a.m. this morning that Highway 11 in Hamakua is now open in both directions near the 46 mile marker.
Free Classes, Summer Advising, Scholarships to UH Campuses Offered for Class of 2022
The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges and their community partners are offering support for high school seniors still challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Names New GM
Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel announced this week the appointment of Edward Braunlich to the role of general manager for the hotel.
Kohala Officer Awarded For Life-Saving Action After Accident
For his quick actions and life-saving skills, Beckwith was honored as the Hawai‘i Island Security and Safety Professionals Association (HISSPA) Officer of the Quarter.
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society Among Subaru Donation Recipients
Subaru Hawai‘i’s inaugural Love in Action campaign donated over $50,000 in matching donations to local nonprofits across the State of Hawai‘i.
Wanted Ka‘ū Man Located
The Hawai‘i Police Department located and arrested Pohakea Lipe, who was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with other criminal investigations.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: March 19-25
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the week of March 19-25.
Police Ask For Help With Finding Missing Hilo Man in Need of Medication
Big Island police are seeking assistance from the public to help find a Hilo man who is need of medication.
Molokaʻi Man Pleads Guilty to Flight Interference, Assault of Attendant
A Molokaʻi man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in connection with a case involving an assault of a flight attendant on a flight from Honolulu to Hilo last year.
Missing Person Report Reclassified as Murder Investigation, 2 Suspects in Custody
Hawai‘i police have forwarded a 2020 Puna murder investigation to the Hawai‘i County Prosecutor’s office for their review.
Search Warrant on Hilo Home Yields Methamphetamine Recovery, 1 Arrest
Execution of a search warrant on a Hilo residence today yielded the recovery of methamphetamine and one arrest.
