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Autopsy on woman inconclusive; husband released from police custody
The 43-year-old Washington man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the Tuesday night death of his wife at Anaehoomalu Bay has been released from police custody.
Case of missing children tied to doomsday beliefs, 3 deaths
HONOLULU Family members used to describe Lori Vallow as an attentive mother who had her kids best interests at heart.
Hawaii Democrats can vote by mail for presidential nominee
HONOLULU Democratic Party of Hawaii members can use mail-in ballots to select their choice for presidential nominee this year to avoid the long lines of past party caucuses.
Kona men cited for illegal aquarium fish, gear
Two Kona men were cited Thursday for illegal harvesting of aquarium fish offshore of Kawaihae, the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Friday afternoon.
Section of Kalanianaole Avenue to become one-way
A one-way traffic pattern is expected to be implemented along Kalanianaole Avenue between Silva Street and Kanoelehua Avenue next month as part of ongoing roadwork in Keaukaha.
Man finds two unexploded bombs while on hike
Big Island adventurer Kawika Singson made an explosive discovery this week.
Four on Big Island self-monitoring for coronavirus
Four individuals on the Big Island are now self-monitoring for COVID-19, the newly identified coronavirus that has infected thousands in China and elsewhere in the world.
Police: Autopsy on woman inconclusive, husband released from custody
Police have released a man they arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing his wife.
Police seek driver in Puna hit-and-run collision
Police say a hit-and-run collision occurred involving a car and a motorcycle during peak morning traffic hours this morning in Puna.
Thurston Lava Tube set to reopen
After more than a year of closure, the Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is once again open for visitors today.
Anaehoomalu Bay murder investigation continues
A Seattle-based Google manager remained behind bars Thursday as the murder investigation into the death of his 41-year-old wife at Anaehoomalu Bay continued.
Date for removal of two Maunakea telescopes pushed back
Two telescopes on Maunakea scheduled for decommissioning are expected to be removed from the summit by 2023.
Four sentenced in Bade drug case
All four former employees of a Hilo physician raided by authorities in October 2018 for over-prescription and illegal distribution of opioid painkillers and other narcotics have been sentenced on drug trafficking charges.
Courts and Coronavirus — an advisory
In response to recent Coronavirus developments, representatives of the state Judiciary have been working directly with the Department of Health about appropriate precautionary measures, according to a Judiciary statement on Thursday.
Hilo grand jury indicts 2 in unrelated cases
A Hilo grand jury returned indictments Wednesday against two men accused of felonies in unrelated cases.
Mom of 2 missing Idaho children arrested on Kauai
HONOLULU The mother of two Idaho children missing since September was arrested Thursday on Kauai.
Maui man honored for fighting off shark, protecting group
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Road project causes park closure
The County Department of Parks and Recreation said in a statement Wednesday that Kuhio Kalanianaole Park is closed because of continued work on the Kalanianaole Avenue project.
Grand jury counsel sought for Hilo and Kona
The 3rd Circuit Court is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Hilo and Kona.
Police arrest 22 for DUI
During the week of Feb. 10-16, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One was younger 21.