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Man’s body discovered hanging from tree in Hilo
A passerby reported shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday seeing the man, who Hawai‘i Island police say appeared to be in his 50s, hanging from a tree by Chong Street in the Kaʻūmana area. A coroner’s inquest investigation is underway.
First responders found no injuries and no obvious cause from a fire in Hilo on New Year’s Eve
Hawaiʻi County firefighters started the new year off by responding to a structure fire, finding occupants safely outside and putting out the blaze in 30 minutes.
‘He who speaks softly yet moves mountains’: Late Big Island lawmaker Mark Nakashima praised by family, friends, colleagues and constituents
The 61-year-old who grew up in Honoka‘a and was first elected in 2008 to the District 1 state House seat was impeccably commited to public service and unwaveringly dedicated to the people of his district and the entire state.
Big Island state lawmaker Mark Nakashima dies; flags ordered at half-staff
“This is a tremendous loss for the Hāmākua, Hilo and Kaʻūmana community and the House of Representatives. Mark served his community and our state with dignity and respect. He will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences go to Mark’s family during this time.” — Hawai’i House Speaker Scott K. Saiki
Midweek Power Outage Affects More Than 2,000 Customers in Hilo
More than 2,000 electric customers in a portion of Hilo were without power for nearly two hours Wednesday night, July 13, because of a tree falling on power lines.
Kaūmana Drive Roadwork Begins Monday
Normal daily working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to consider alternate routes if possible.
Big Island Real Estate Prices Near Record High
Median prices in several Hawai‘i County markets are steadily recovering toward pre-recession levels, while one market in particular saw explosive sales growth.
Kaumana Fire Causes $250K in Damage
The Hawai’i County Fire Department reports $250,000 in damage following a house fire in Kaumana Thursday that may have been caused by a Citronella candle.
Water Service Restored Following Kaumana Main Break
Water services have been restored to Department of Water Supply customers in the Kaumana area following a water main break in the area.
Water Main Break Causes Emergency Water Shut-Off
The Department of Water Supply has shut off water in a variety of areas surrounding Kaumana after a water main broke Thursday morning.
Lateral Repair Work to Cause Apoke St. Water Shut-Off
Apoke Street in Kaumana will have water temporarily shut-off Thursday as the Department of Water Supply changes a leaking service lateral.
DWS Work Causes Traffic Change on Apoke Street
Apoke Street in Kaumana will be opened to local traffic only as the Department of Water Supply prepares to change a service lateral.
Three Arrested, One Charged in Kaumana Burglary
One of the three suspects, Tyler Leopoldino of Hilo, remains in custody prior to his initial court appearance on Monday.
E.B. de Silva Elementary Awarded National Recognition
E.B. de Silva Elementary School receives attention as it is one of 337 schools in the nation recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.
Power Outages Affects 9,000 Customers
At 9:29 p.m. last night power flickered off and was interrupted from The Hawai’i Electric Light Company’s (HELCO) Pohoiki substation to the Kaumana substation. Approximately 9,000 customers exist in the affected areas. Consumers experienced two more outages today.
