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South Kona man faces prison for fatal crash in Ohio
KAILUA-KONA A South Kona man whose flight from police resulted in a traffic crash that killed a 22-year-old woman in Ohio faces prison time when sentenced next week.
Officials considering offer from foundation to turn over Naalehu Theater to county
Protesters, Kim reach agreement to reopen Maunakea Access Road
State continues to experience shortage as more doctors leave
Protesters accept offer from Kim; access road will be cleared
The protesters blocking the Maunakea Access Road have accepted an offer from Mayor Harry Kim to clear the road in exchange for a guarantee that there would be no construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope for two months.
Kona man sentenced to 5 years for fatal crash
KAILUA-KONA A 50-year-old Kailua-Kona man was sentenced last month to up to five years in jail in connection with a 2017 traffic fatality in North Kona.
Fissure 8 names to be mulled next month
PGV reconstruction efforts on schedule to be finished by end of 2019
State briefs for December 26
Police arrest 20 for DUI
During the week of Dec. 16-22, Hawaii Island police arrested 20 motorists for DUI. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Three were younger than 21.
County suspends search for missing 6-year-old
The active ground search for 6-year-old Benjamin Benny Rapoza was suspended Tuesday afternoon following notification to the family.
Assistant chief: Increased police presence on Daniel K. Inouye Highway put department $3M over budget
Both sides downplay likelihood of confrontation on Maunakea Access Road
State briefs for December 25
Kona man critically injured in moped crash
Police say a 66-year-old Kailua-Kona man is in critical condition at The Queens Medical Center in Honolulu after a moped crash Saturday in Kailua-Kona.
Man indicted in connection with 2013 sex assault
KAILUA-KONA An Oahu man has been indicted on sex assault and kidnapping charges stemming from a December 2013 incident on the Big Island.
Poindexter mulls mainland move
Hamakua Councilwoman Valerie Poindexter said Monday she plans to move to Roanoke, Virginia, with her family, but she will finish her council term first.
Forecasters predict fairly dry, breezy Christmas
A calm, if breezy, Christmas is expected on the Big Island, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Man accused of arson, kidnapping and sex assault appears in court
The 32-year-old suspect in an arson last month of a vacation rental home in the Volcano Golf and Country Club subdivision in Volcano appeared in court Monday for that and several unrelated offenses.
Summit tours to resume? Companies cautiously optimistic; Maunakea VIS to reopen
Although the Maunakea Access Road has reopened, some tour companies have decided to wait and see what happens this week before resuming summit tours.