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May 3, 2024 · 1:33 PM
Big Island man gets 20 years for charges connected to shooting girlfriend, subsequent manhunt
45-year-old Ronald P.K. Kahihikolo of Ocean View pleaded no contest in February to charges of first-degree attempted assault, carrying or use of a firearm in the commission of a separate felony, first-degree unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and first-degree resisting an order to stop in connection with a March 2023 domestic dispute and subsequent manhunt.
May 3, 2024 · 10:00 AM
17 motorists arrested for DUI during week of April 22-28 on Big Island
So far this year, there have been 308 DUI arrests compared with 329 during the same period last year, a decrease of 6.4%. DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
May 3, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Windward Planning Commission gives short-term rental bill ‘thumbs-down’
Windward Planning Commission Chairman Dennis Lin cited several serious reservations about the bill.
May 3, 2024 · 3:00 AM
Volcano Watch: More than 1,600 earthquakes recorded on Kīlauea since late April
Since midnight of April 27, over 1,600 earthquake events have been recorded on Kīlauea on the Big Island.
May 3, 2024 · 1:00 AM
Checkmate: Big Island keiki to represent Hawai‘i in national chess tournament after state championship win
Apollo Van Brunt, a kindergartner at Innovations Public Charter School in Kailua-Kona, has been playing chess since he was in preschool. He’s now competing with older students and even adults.
May 2, 2024 · 3:21 PM
Update: Big Island man charged in incident involving woman bound with duct tape gets supervised release
50-year-old Ian Benjamin Winther of Ocean View made his initial court appearance Thursday morning in Kona District Court. He was ordered to appear May 30 for a preliminary hearing.
May 2, 2024 · 3:14 PM
Big Island police renew request for help with finding 6 runaways
Anyone who might have information about the whereabouts of any of the missing teens is asked to call the Hawai‘i Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311 or contact Officer Corey Kaneko.
May 2, 2024 · 12:00 PM
Military convoys scheduled on Big Island
Four separate convoys are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily from May 4-7, traveling from Kawaihae Harbor to Pōhakuloa Training Area.
May 2, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County and partners relaunch emergency rental assistance program
The program is designed to help households that suffered from economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggling to pay rent.
May 2, 2024 · 9:41 AM
2 wanted Big Island men located
20-year-old Matthew Koi of Naalehu and 27-year-old Junson Heckerz of Ocean View were both previously wanted on outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in other criminal investigations.
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May 3, 2024 · 3:00 PM HST
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May 3, 2024 · 2:00 PM HST
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May 3, 2024 · 1:00 PM HST
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Council gives initial approval for Molokaʻi Education Center expansion
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Hawai‘i lawmakers pass Silver Alert program to protect kūpuna, other vulnerable community members
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May 3, 2024 · 2:00 PM HST
Firefighters battle multiple brush fires in Anahola, arson suspected
No injuries or damaged structures were reported. as a result of three small blazes near ‘Ehukai Road and a 4.3-acre fire in an area called Crack 14.
May 3, 2024 · 12:12 PM HST
Massachusetts visitor rescued while hiking near Kalalau Beach
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UH Cancer Center receives $100,000 gift for community outreach
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