Fire crews responding to an alarm in lower Puna faced both a vehicle and a structure fire in the same place.
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Firefighters extinguish car, structure fires
Firefighters responding to a Friday morning automobile fire in lower Puna got more than they bargained for — an additional fire of an unpermitted nearby structure.
Increased military aircraft in Hilo part of National Guard exercise
The Hawaii National Guard said Friday the increase in military aircraft doing takeoffs and landings at Hilo International Airport is a National Guard exercise.
Military training, convoys slated this month
Military units are scheduled to conduct training activities at Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) in March that may be heard by surrounding communities.
Bill toughens penalties for owners of aggressive dogs
Owners of aggressive dogs could face tougher penalties under a bill that will be discussed this week by a County Council committee.
Ige defends state mask mandate
Gov. David Ige on Friday defended his decision to continue the statewide mask mandate despite recent recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kahakai Elementary School hit by scoundrels
Kahakai Elementary School was the target of a malicious break-in this past week with a perpetrator vandalizing the office of the physical education teacher.
Four sought on outstanding warrants
Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating four individuals that have outstanding warrants for their arrests.
Council meetings to remain closed to public this month
The Hawaii County Council plans to continue keeping council chambers closed to the public until at least April, despite Mayor Mitch Roth lifting all crowd restrictions for the county, and state legislative leaders announcing the state Capitol will be open to the public starting Monday.
Hilo hotel fire causes $2M in damage
The Hawaii Police Department has assumed the investigation of a Friday morning fire that caused an estimated $2 million damage to the shuttered Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel on Banyan Drive.
Hawaii suspends Russian oil imports after Ukraine invasion
HONOLULU — Hawaii won’t be importing Russian oil after the owner of the state’s only oil refinery decided to suspend purchases of Russian crude in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Bail reduction for man accused of child porn
A judge on Thursday reduced bail for a 20-year-old man police say circulated pornographic material involving a minor girl on social media.
Fuel in water deepens Native Hawaiians’ distrust of military
HONOLULU — A well-known adage in Hawaiian, ola i ka wai, means “water is life.”
Kona Bay Hotel purchased for $21M
A West Coast-based private equity firm recently purchased the iconic Kona Bay Hotel in the heart of Kailua Village.
$600M for DHHL to be heard by money committees
Companion bills in the Legislature that would put $600 million in general revenues into a special Department of Hawaiian Home Lands fund to help Native Hawaiian beneficiaries acquire homes are scheduled for hearings today.
Connors: COVID fraud crackdown a priority
The top federal law enforcer in Hawaii said Wednesday that President Joe Biden’s announced crackdown on those responsible for stealing billions in coronavirus relief funds is a priority for her as well.
Kona teacher on unpaid leave after criminal charges filed
A Konawaena Middle School teacher facing three counts of sexual assault against a minor has been placed on leave.
Maunakea measure unlikely to pass
A state House bill that would create a new management entity for Maunakea was approved Wednesday by three committees, but the legislation likely will be dead on arrival in the Senate.
Kahele tours Kona: Congressman visits multiple sites, gets update on airport plans
Plans and visions for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole were presented Tuesday to U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele during his multi-day tour of West Hawaii sites.
Oahu beach home slides off bluff near famed surfing waves
HONOLULU — A home on the north shore of Oahu collapsed onto the beach this week in an area that is prone to beach erosion from high energy waves that draw professional surfers from around the world.
Getting back to ‘normal’
With gathering sizes no longer limited on the Big Island, businesses are eager to return to normalcy but still face staffing woes.
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