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Problem spot on Alii has been on county’s radar for years, without success
KAILUA-KONA The undermining of the seawall on Alii Drive at Oneo bay where the latest sinkhole appears has been a problem for over a decade.
Kim meets with TMT officials, governor; ongoing discussions planned
HILO Two weeks after Thirty Meter Telescope opponents relinquished control of the Maunakea Access Road, both sides are wondering what the next moves will be.
State taking over surf school setup
KAILUA-KONA The state is now taking the lead on permitting commercial surf schools at Kahaluu Bay, a recently filed report to the state Legislature shows.
Corrections officer sentenced to 4 years supervision on meth charge
HILO A state corrections officer pleaded no contest last month to possessing methamphetamine.
Audit sought for subdivision, zoning statutes
HILO A Hawaii County Council committee voted in support of an audit that would be the first step in rewriting two chapters of the county code.
Movie Review: ‘1917’ sure to entrench its viewers
1917 begins with two young British soldiers asleep under a tree and in a minute or two you realize you are watching one long tracking shot with no edits as they wake up and make their way to their commander for instructions, played well by Colin Firth.
Macy’s closing Kings’ Shops location
KAILUA-KONA Macys at Kings Shops is shuttering its doors at months end.
Power outage closes North Kohala schools
Kohala Elementary, Kohala Middle and Kohala High schools were closed Thursday due to a power outage in North Hawaii, according to the state Department of Education.
Staffing shortages disrupt more solid waste services
HILO Its a new year, but closures of some of the countys solid waste facilities continue to plague the Department of Environmental Management.
Puna stabbing suspect a former Army sergeant
HILO A 30-year-old man police believe stabbed an elderly man to death with a cane Tuesday evening in upper Puna is a former Army sergeant from Northern California.
Council fails to override herbicide ban veto
HILO After almost six hours of testimony and debate Wednesday, the County Council came up one vote short of overriding Mayor Harry Kims veto of a bill banning the use of herbicides by county workers.
DHHL looking to build homes in Kealakehe
KAILUA-KONA The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands this year plans to award handful of vacant lots and start construction on more than a hundred homes for beneficiaries at the Villages of Laiopua in Kealakehe.
Flash Flood Watch in effect
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Hawaii Island for all districts from Thursday through Saturday.
Council fails to override mayor’s herbicide veto
The Hawaii County Council voted today not to override Mayor Harry Kims veto of Bill 101.
Police seek assistance locating missing woman
Hawaii Island Police are asking for the publics assistance with locating a 48-year old Puna woman who was reported missing.
Opihi picker rescued by HFD
Hawaii County Fire department rescued an opihi picker Tuesday afternoon north of Haena Beach.
Police ask for public’s help identifying theft suspects
Hawaii Island Police are asking for the publics assistance in identifying two persons of interest for identity theft and fraudulent use of a credit card that occurred in Hilo after they were caught on video surveillance. The investigation stems from the theft of a wallet from a motor vehicle in August 2019.
Man held in custody for mental evaluation after police chase
On Friday January 3, Hawaii Island Police Detectives charged a 34-year-old Puna man with various offenses after evading police on an unlicensed motorcycle. After conferring with prosecutors, Christopher K. Lucrisia was charged with felony Resisting an Order to Stop, Resisting Arrest, Defacing Serial Numbers on a Motor Vehicle, No Motor Vehicle Insurance, Driving without a Driver License, third-degree Promoting a Dangerous Drug, fourth-degree Theft, and Habitual Property Crime offender.
Suspect arrested in Puna fatal stabbing incident
Hawaii Island Police have arrested a Hilo man in connection with a stabbing incident in Puna.
Lava property buyouts mulled
HILO Voluntary housing buyouts will be a priority for a portion of federal funding the county is set to receive for recovery efforts related to the 2018 eruption of Kilauea volcano in lower Puna.