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Queen’s Health Systems, Kaiser agreement expires
KAILUA-KONA The Queens Health Systems hospitals are no longer considered participating providers within Kaiser Permanentes network after an agreement between Kaiser and The Queens Medical Center expired toward the end of last month.
Hawaii not only department with recent officer busts
KAILUA-KONA With two retired Hawaii Police Department officers facing criminal charges, Hawaii Island is the latest county under public scrutiny.
Kierkiewicz found in violation of ethics code
HILO Puna Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz violated the county ethics code when she didnt disclose a potential conflict of interest in a bill being considered by the County Council, the Board of Ethics ruled unanimously Monday.
Community celebrates Makalii’s departure
KAILUA-KONA Shes off.
Man, woman charged with sexual assault make initial appearances
HILO A man awaiting retrial on an attempted murder charge and a woman both accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Puna late last month made their initial court appearances Monday.
Firefighters douse HPP house fire
Hawaii island firefighters responded to an early morning residential fire at the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Keaau.
State warns of unofficial annual business report solicitations
HONOLULU The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division is repeating its warning to local businesses and the public about unofficial solicitations being sent out regarding annual business report filings.
4 arrested for kidnapping, assault incident in HPP
Police have charged three individuals and arrested a fourth for multiple offenses stemming from a kidnapping and assault investigation that was reported to have occurred Hawaiian Paradise Park in the Puna District during the last week of May.
Police asking for help in truck theft
Hawaii Island Police are asking for the publics help in a reported theft of a motor vehicle investigation that occurred at the 1800 block of Kilauea Avenue in Hilo, between Wednesday and Saturday.
Hilo men charged with drug offenses
Hawaii Island Police have charged a 37-year-old Hilo man for several drug and firearms offenses stemming from brief vehicle pursuit in Hilo.
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