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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to bring a case to Hilo as part of civics education program
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April 15, 2025 · 4:47 PM
Two men wanted on warrants in separate Ka‘ū incidents arrested, charged
Andrew Amon of Ocean View and Kaleo Mello of Nā‘ālehu were both located and taken into custody in separate Ka‘ū locations earlier this week by Big Island police.
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April 15, 2025 · 11:39 AM
Update: 14-year-old Puna runaway located
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April 15, 2025 · 10:00 AM
Come get certified to be a lifeguard at a public pool in Hawai‘i County
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification course, which includes deep water training, will be held 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily from April 29 through May 2.
April 15, 2025 · 7:00 AM
Missing Kona fisherman and vessel have yet to be found after nearly a week of searching
The U.S. Coast Guard said it plans to continue its search for missing fisherman Earl Kekuanaoa Hind and his boat “Makalapua Onalani” until at least Tuesday.
April 15, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to bring a case to Hilo as part of civics education program
Students from five Hawaiʻi Island schools will watch oral arguments along with the Supreme Court in “State of Hawaiʻi v. Charles Zuffante” on Thursday.
April 15, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Suspects in Jeep rental theft from Kona lot officially charged
The male suspect had his bail reduced from $59,000 to $15,000. The female suspect was granted supervised release.
April 15, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Astronomers find evidence challenging conventional galaxy formation models
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April 14, 2025 · 4:23 PM
Hawai‘i Island police investigating fatal vehicle fire
After extinguishing the fire, the remains of a body were discovered within the passenger area of the vehicle.
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Hawai‘i Island police seek public help identifying gas station robbery suspect
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Maui protest seeks to ‘defend local services, free speech and due process’
Maui Indivisible is hosting the “Raising Our Voices, Let Freedom Ring Protest” at the University of Hawai’i Maui College this Saturday, April 19 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Community members are invited to “join in solidarity, listen to speakers, and stand up for constitutional rights, public education, and the future of Hawaiʻi’s keiki.”
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UH Maui College celebrates Earth Day as a newly designated Tree Campus
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Student ʻOhana for Sustainability (SOS) club will host Mālama ʻĀina community and student volunteer activities to celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Kauluwehi Garden and WaiPono Farm, both located on the college’s Kahului campus.
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