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In conjunction with the Ironman 70.3 HawaiÊ»i qualifier event for the Ironman World Championship, a temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect on Old Puakō Road in the South Kohala District on Saturday (May 30). On that date between 4:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., traffic will be allowed to flow only in the Kona, […]

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Hawaii County firefighters answered a 2:48 a.m. alarm Saturday (May 23) to Kaiminani Drive in Kona about 1/4 mile above Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Hwy 19) for a brushfire. Crews arrived to find a brushfire next to the north side of the roadway. Firefighters contained the blaze, got it under control and the fire was declared […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police have charged the Puna man who was arrested for murder on Saturday (May 23). At 3:30 p.m. Sunday (May 24), 18-year-old Forrest Keesler of Mountain View was charged with second-degree murder. His bail was set at $250,000. He remains at the Hilo police cellblock pending his initial court appearance scheduled for Tuesday […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police have initiated a murder investigation in connection with an incident in Puna on Saturday morning involving a father and son. At approximately 9:15 a.m. Saturday, police officers responded to a reported domestic incident at a home in the Fern Acres subdivision. They arrived to find medics treating an unconscious 47-year-old man. He […]

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MEDIA RELEASE PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no roadwork Monday, May 25 — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) VICINITY OF KAAWALII GULCH Alternating single lane closures on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) […]

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Hawaii Island extended furlough inmate John Towle was captured by Hawaii County Police and returned to the Hawaii Community Correctional Center (HCCC). Police brought him back to HCCC at 3 p.m. Friday (May 22). On April 30, Towle failed to check in at the Kona Furlough House. Inmates in the extended furlough program live and […]

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 occurred in the Santa Cruz Islands region at 1:59 p.m. HST Friday, May 22, 2015. Based on all available data… there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

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The listed individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants. Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.

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One-hundred seventy-two youths from 25 teams participated in the HI-PAL Panaʻewa Benefit “Click It or Ticket” Basketball Championships this past weekend at Panaʻewa Park. In the 10-and-under division, NSP claimed the title, Andrews Hawks were runners-up and Fly Girls finished third.

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 occurred in the Santa Cruz Islands region at 11:45 a.m. HST Friday, May 22, 2015. Based on all available data… there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

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Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a 36-year-old man wanted for contempt of court. Albert Espaniola Jr. is also wanted for questioning in a reckless endangering case. He is described as “local,” approximately 5-foot-8, 170 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair. His last known address was in Hilo.

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HawaiÊ»i Island police charged a Captain Cook man and two other persons following a crime spree in West HawaiÊ»i. On the morning of May 16, Kona Patrol officers responded to Honaunau Beach, where it was reported that keys had been stolen from the beach and that the victim saw his Jeep being driven away by […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man whose image was recorded on a surveillance camera during a burglary in the Eden Roc subdivision of Puna. Police ask anyone who knows the identity or whereabouts of the person pictured to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or contact […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Queens’ MarketPlace brings summer styles and fashion fun together for the whole family, with a free event, the “Summer Is Upon Us” Fashion show 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at the Coronation Pavilion. Presenting the “hottest” and trendy fashions for teens, men, women and children, the show is designed to help the whole […]

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