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Hilo Woman Pulls Slug From Mouth After Eating Island Naturals Sandwich
The health food store Island Naturals maintains its green placard after a Hilo woman discovered the slug in one of the avocado sandwiches she had made at the deli.
East, North Hawai‘i Celebrates Certified Blue Zones Communities
The East Hawai‘i and North Hawai‘i communities celebrated becoming named Certified Blue Zones Communities Saturday, joining only 13 other communities with this well-deserved designation across the country.
Submissions Now Open for Made in Hawai‘i Film Festival
Submissions are officially open for the 3rd annual Made in Hawai‘i Film Festival, happening on Hawai‘i Island in late May.
Taser Deployed on Puna Man who Evaded Arrest
A Puna man is facing various offenses after evading police on an unlicensed motorcycle.
Mourning Dove Hunting Season Cut Short
A hunting season for the mourning dove will be cut short this year in an effort to comply with federal mandates.
Big Island Road Closures: Jan. 4-10
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation released a list of lane closures for the week of Jan. 4-10.
YouTube Sailors Survive, Salvage Catamaran That Snapped in Half Amid Storm
Couple recounts harrowing experience that took place SW of the Big Island in the early morning hours of Dec. 22.
Sunscreen Restrictions in Effect for Kealakekua Bay
Sunscreen restrictions for Kealakekua Bay State Historic Park are now in effect, one year ahead of a state wide ban on lotions containing reef-damaging chemicals.
HIHS Takes In 36 Stray Animals After New Year Holiday
The Hawai‘i Island Humane Society took in 36 strays between Dec. 31 and Jan. 2. Four of those animals have been reunited with their owners.
HPD Releases More Names From Outstanding Warrants List
Hawai’i County Police provide names from list of outstanding warrants on Jan. 3.
Hawai‘i Electric, PGV New Agreement Could Lower Electric Bills
A new agreement between Hawaiian Electric and Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) will lower electric bills on Hawai‘i Island as well as expand its renewable energy output.
Request for Assistance Renewed to Locate Hale Nani Facility Escapee
Hawai‘i County Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 34-year-old Hilo man who escaped from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility in October last year.
Police Seek 2 Men Wanted for Questioning
Police seek the public’s help in locating two people wanted for questioning in a criminal investigation.
Beach Parks Reopen as High Surf Subsides
West Hawai‘i beaches have reopened after rough waters closed the parks for most of the week.
Waimea Hospital Celebrates Birth of New Year Baby
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital celebrates the arrival of its New Year’s baby.
Volunteers Needed for Kawaihae Beach Cleanup
The community is encouraged to come out to a beach cleanup in Kawaihae this Saturday, Jan. 4 after several days of high surf.
Hele-On Routes Cancelled Friday due to Lack of ADA Accessibility
Bus routes have been thin on several days this week due to the issue.
New Year’s Crime Wrap Up
DUIs and illegal fireworks remain atop the list of NYE-related offenses on the Big Island.
