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Big Island weekly lane closures: Nov. 5-11

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Nov. 5-11.

Stove causes fire at Waikoloa condo building after accidentally being turned on

The stove’s breaker was tripped and multiple items were found charred on top of the appliance.

What the 64% of Big Island voters who have yet to cast ballots for Nov. 8 Election need to know

Have you voted yet? There’s only three days left to turn in your ballot to be counted. The deadline is 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.

Governor’s Race: Both candidates have served the state as lieutenant governor

The 2022 race for governor features two men who each have served the state as lieutenant governor.

Alert level for Mauna Loa erupting remains at yellow (advisory), despite the hype

There’s a whole lot of warning going on when no warnings have been issued.

World of anchialine pools under microscope at international symposium in Kona

More than 125 scientists, students, community members and resource managers from across Hawai‘i and around the world have gathered in Kona for the 5th International Symposium on Anchialine Ecosystems.

County Council and housing office divided on how to use new funding for homeless problem

The county’s housing office says the way to deal with the problem is: housing, housing, housing. The County Council understands housing is a component of the solution but says it’s not the only one.

County Council passes first reading of gun bill with a few amendments

The bill proposes several “sensitive places” where carrying a licensed firearm, concealed or not, would be prohibited on the Big Island.

Big Island resident faces charges for harassment of Hawaiian monk seal by his dog

A 52-year-old man was cited Tuesday by state and federal agencies after his dog was captured on videotape harassing a Hawaiian monk seal at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park on Oct. 10.

Hawai’i Radiologic Associates in Kona and Hilo abruptly closed — leaving patients in the dark

Clients with appointments and patients waiting for results of ultrasounds, mammograms and other imaging services say they have been left in the dark by the for-profit company, Hawai’i Radiologic Associates.

Rescue at Kua Bay: ʻThat lady was dead and they saved her lifeʻ

Kua Bay lifeguards Ian McVeigh and Ula Pilago rescued an unresponsive elderly woman from the water and performed life

Six Big Island nonprofits recommended for $400,000 in County stewardship grants

The grant money would come from a special Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund.

Big Island police offer Halloween safety tips

Being safe is no trick; a few common-sense tips can help make Halloween is safe and fun for keiki and adults alike.

Big Island weekly lane closures: Oct. 29-Nov. 4

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 29-Nov. 4.

Firefighters extinguish Ocean View structure fire

The unpermitted post-and-pier wooden house was fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.

High bacteria count advisory issued for beach north of Honokōhau Harbor

The advisory was issued because testing for enterococci indicated potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water.

Big Island police encourage public to participate in National Drug Take-Back Initiative

The goal of the event is to help reduce the risk of prescription drug abuse.

14 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Oct. 17-23

So far this year, there have been 802 DUI arrests compared with 861 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.9%.

Man sought in armed robbery of restaurant in Kealakekua

Hawaiʻi Island police say the suspect is described as being in his 20s to mid-30s, caucasian with a slender build, 6 feet tall and 180 to 200 pounds.

Kona officer honored for tracking down federal fugitive from Mexico

Kona Patrol Officer Elijah Won took into custody Martin Medina, a federal fugitive from Mexico who was suspected to be involved in criminal activity, including the stealing of vehicles and illegal narcotic distribution.
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