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About 2,900 bicycle pedals are recalled. The pedal body can break or crack during use, causing the rider to lose control and posing a fall hazard. Performance has received three reports of the pedals breaking. No injuries have been reported.

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The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Kaeo Drummondo as “Officer of the Month” for January in a luncheon ceremony on Wednesday (January 4) at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona.

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About 4,530 grills are involved in this recall. The regulator on the grill can leak gas which can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Uni-O has received 10 reports of grills catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

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Police are looking for Tomas J Calapit who is 39 years-old, 5’7″, 119 pounds with a thin build and black/grey hair and brown eyes. Calapit was last seen wearing a black jacket and green pants.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Warning for the North and West facing shores of all islands. The warning remains in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday (Jan 5). Surf is forecast to be 15–25 feet along North facing shores of the Big Island and eight to 12 feet along West […]

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Led by Nick Shema, this month’s 3.5-mile round-trip walk explores the summit area of the park.

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The U.S. average price of gasoline today, $3.26/g, has declined significantly in recent months but still remains 21.3 cents per gallon higher than the U.S. average price recorded last year at this time.

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The International Space Station (ISS) will be visible from Hawaii, weather permitting, at 6:32 p.m. tonight by looking low in the Northeast portion of the sky.

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Military units will convoy from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area, Jan. 4, 6, 8 and 10, 2012, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Big Island police are investigating a burglary in Puna that took place in November. At about 2:25 p.m. on November 25, Puna patrol officers responded to a reported burglary on 26th Avenue in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. They determined that between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., a 72-year-old woman was confronted by five men […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout January – which is also Volcano Awareness Month. These programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Kilauea Volcano’s East Rift Eruption: 29 Years and Counting Jan. 3 marks […]

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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the appointment of Tom Okamura to the state House of Representatives for District 33, which includes ‘Aiea, ‘Aiea Heights, Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley and Red Hill. Mr. Okamura fills the seat left vacant by the Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff Blake Oshiro, who on Dec. 7 stepped down as House […]

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Warning for Kona along with North and East facing shores from 6 p.m. Tuesday through 6 a.m. Thursday (Jan 3–5).

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MEDIA RELEASE Big Island Road Runners presents the Hawaii Island United Way Resolution 5k Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan 7. Hilo Course: Liliuokalani Park (Near Hilo Hawaiian) via Banyan Drive, Ice Pond, Kalanianaole Avenue to turnaround. Kona Course: Old Kona Airport (Near Park) via walking/jogging path, Kuakini Highway to turnaround. The Big Island Road […]

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