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Police arrest 16 for DUI
During the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Nine of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.
Puna man accused of stealing trailer from school
A 28-year-old Puna man who appeared in Hilo District Court for allegedly stealing a trailer owned by a Pahoa public charter school was served a warrant moving his case upstairs to Hilo Circuit Court.
Support urged for housing project
More than 200 new units could be added to an affordable housing development in Hilo under a proposal by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Big Island incumbents all retain seats in Legislature
The Big Island’s delegates in the state Legislature kept their seats Tuesday after cruising to easy victories.
Four out of five ballot questions pass
The voters of Hawaii voiced their strong support for same-sex marriages in Tuesday’s General Election.
Changing of the guard: Alameda, Roth discuss outcome of the mayoral race
“I’m looking for a team that’s got my kind of energy, that’s connected to the community.”
Hustace, Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder look ahead
An incoming County Council member in West Hawaii hopes to increase support to Kohala after one of the Big Island’s sole election shakeups Tuesday.
Alameda to become Hawaii County mayor
Hawaii County has elected a new mayor.
Man guilty of manslaughter addresses victim’s family
A 21-year-old Kailua-Kona man who pleaded no contest to manslaughter in August for a 2022 traffic crash that killed a 63-year-old woman told a judge Monday he has “a heavy heart, fully aware of the gravity” of his actions.
Suspect sought in Hilo burglary
Police detectives are requesting the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect in a burglary that occurred during the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 10.
Police seek suspect in Kona credit card fraud case
Police are requesting the public’s help regarding a series of fraudulent transactions that occurred at a number of retail stores in Kailua-Kona on the morning of Friday, Aug. 16.
Coast Guard members, civilians honored for Lahaina heroism
Scammers spoofing Hilo Courthouse phone numbers
The public is being warned about bad actors “spoofing” phone numbers from the Hilo Courthouse (Hale Kaulike) in an attempt to extort money from Hawaii residents.
Hotel occupancy dips below 70% for first time since January 2022
Big Island voters will help decide county, state and federal contests
The General Election will be held Tuesday, and Big Island voters will have the opportunity to choose Hawaii County’s next mayor, along with state senators and representatives, County Council members, and of course the U.S. president.
Mauna Loa Road in HVNP will temporarily close for six weeks
Mauna Loa Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close to all use when survey, drilling and soil sampling work starts Monday.
$750K playground in Kapa‘au opens Saturday
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that the new children’s playground at Kamehameha Park in Kapa‘au will open on Saturday.
Alaska’s first financial report since Hawaiian acquisition shows combined strengths
Visitor arrivals still recovering from the pandemic, Maui wildfires
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