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2 Big Island Men Cited for Illegal Aquarium Gear, Aquarium Fish
Two Big Island men were cited after aquarium fishing gear and over 500 live tropical fish were found on a vessel in Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor.
Washington Man Suspected in Wife’s Death is Free to Leave State
Sonam Saxena, 43, of Bellevue, Washington, was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after reporting his wife, Smriti Saxena, 41, missing on Tuesday at 11:20 p.m.
Four on Big Island Monitoring for COVID-19
On Feb. 20, the State Department updated its travel guidance and recommended US citizens reconsider travel by cruise ship to or within East Asia and the Asia-Pacific Region.
Hilo Woman Wanted for Questioning in Burglary
Authorities seek the public’s help in locating a Hilo woman wanted for questioning in a burglary investigation.
Washington Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder Released from Custody
A Washington man has been released from police custody as authorities continue to investigate the death of his wife.
3 Small Quakes Rattle Puna
The US Geological Survey recorded three small earthquakes around Puna — two offshore and one one by Pahala.
Hit-and-Run Crash in Kea‘au Sends 1 to Hospital
At approximately 7:05 a.m., Hawai‘i Police Department responded to the intersection of Highway 130 and Kaloli Drive.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Feb. 21, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Department provided additional names of those wanted on outstanding warrants.
Decommissioning Plans for 2 Maunakea Telescopes Underway
The decommissioning of two telescopes on University of Hawaiʻi-managed lands on Maunakea is tentatively scheduled to be completed by 2023.
KPD Arrest Mother of Missing Idaho Children
Vallow’s bail has been set at $5 million, and she will now face extradition back to Idaho.
Campers Believed to Have Started Small Brush Fire in South Kohala
Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of a brush fire at 10:53 a.m. by mile marker 8 on Akoni Pule Highway.
Washington Man Suspected of Murder Remains in Custody
A man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody as authorities determine whether to proceed with charges or release him.
Schatz Seeks Federal Support in Fighting Avocado Lace Bug
US Sen. Brian Schatz is requesting immediate support from the Secretary of Agriculture to help control and eradicate the invasive avocado lace bug threatening Hawai‘i farmers.
High Surf, Small Craft Advisories Remain in Effect
Several advisories and a warning remain in effect for the Big Island through tonight to Friday.
Aviation Training Scheduled at PTA
Heightened aviation training is scheduled at US Pōhakuloa Training Area next week.
Local Youth Hunters Invited to Hunt at PTA
A hunt is being offered to youth with a valid PTA hunting permits on Feb. 22-23 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Training Area 1-4 (Humuula).
Greenhouse Construction Bill Passes Third Reading in House
Testifiers in support of HB 2192 stated that the bill is necessary to support local producers to make farming more profitable and productive across Hawai’i.
