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Robbery suspect nabbed after jumping into Hilo Bay

June 17, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

 

Police say they arrested a 34-year-old Pahoa man suspected of second-degree robbery Sunday after the he entered Hilo Bay in an attempt to evade apprehension.

 

Cost of vehicle safety checks to go up

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Starting July 1, the fee for a Hawaii vehicle safety inspection will increase by 75 cents to $25.75 for automobiles and trucks and to $17.75 for motorcycles and trailers, according to the stat…

Blaze destroys abandoned Puna house

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Fire officials say an abandoned two-story house in Hawaiian Acres subdivision was destroyed by a blaze early Sunday morning.

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Ali‘i Drive to return to two-way traffic by Monday

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Ali‘i Drive between Kailua Pier and Hualalai Road will return to a two-way traffic configuration by Monday.

Vibrant Hawaii, county team up for free disaster prep workshops

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Community-driven disaster response group Vibrant Hawaii is partnering with Hawaii County Civil Defense to offer four free webinars about disaster preparation beginning Tuesday.

Trial set for Hilo man in child pornography case

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Trial has been set for a 38-year-old Hilo man accused of possessing child pornography.

Hearing set for Hilo man accused of mail theft

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A judge on Thursday denied a request by a 31-year-old Hilo man facing 21 criminal charges, including mail theft and credit card fraud, to be freed from custody without posting cash bail….

Penn back in court for allegedly violating TRO granted to his mother

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UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion BJ Penn told a judge today he’s unable to complete an application requesting a public defender, saying he can’t fill out the fina…

Visitor rescued at night after falling off cliff in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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A male visitor who fell 30 feet down a steep cliff in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park after venturing off Byron Ledge Trail Wednesday night was rescued by first responders.

3 deceased Big Island veterans to be honored

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Three deceased U.S. military veterans from the Big Island who served in the Vietnam War will be honored Saturday in a national ceremony in Washington, D.C..

Hawaii Island Urgent Care centers fined $2.19 million

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The attorney representing the owner of the Hilo and Keaau Urgent Care centers on Thursday afternoon said his client is in the process of appealing a cease-and-desist order and fines of $2.19 m…

Hawaii Island Urgent Care centers fined $2.19 million

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The state Department of Health has issued an order to cease and desist clinical laboratory operations against Hilo Urgent Care Center LLC and its Keaau Urgent Care Center.

Dry season kicks off with an islandwide drought

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While portions of East Hawaii are getting rainfall, particularly during nighttime hours, the entire Big Island remains in drought.

‘Episode 25’ of Kilauea eruption begins

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“Episode 25” of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 11:57 a.m. today, and lava fountains from the north vent soon reached heights of about 330 feet.

Report ranks Hawaii 24th for well-being of keiki

June 11, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Hawaii’s children are increasingly affected by housing instability and parental job insecurity, ranking the state among the worst in the nation for economic well-being, according to the…

Free meals for keiki offered at 15 Big Island schools

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The state Department of Education will begin offering free summer meals to children 18 and under starting Wednesday.

High court mulls Nitta case

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The Hawaii Supreme Court will consider whether contracts between the state’s largest health insurer and its health care providers and patients are enforceable.

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