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US & Canada · VolcanoHundreds of small earthquakes have been reported near a volcano in Southeast Alaska. The cause of the quakes under Mount Edgecumbe, a volcano near Sitka that resembles Mount Fuji in Japan, is not known. The quakes are somewhat unusual since temblors in the area are usually tectonic, not volcanic.See the Story
Earthquakes recorded near Alaska volcano dormant 800 years
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Rape · BrightonA witness reported seeing a man carrying multiple bags of fruit and loading them into a vehicle and leaving. About $260 of mangosteen fruit had been stolen from a neighboring farm. Jan Loren Aguinaldo and Levin Padilla-Pelanca were arrested. Both were scheduled to make their initial appearances Tuesday in Hilo District Court.See the Story
Two charged on suspicion of mangosteen theft
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · HiloA Hilo grand jury on July 22 returned a four-count indictment against Dustin K.B. Balai. The victim, identified only by her initials, was born in January 2015. According to the indictment, the offenses took place on July 14, 2021. The 28-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday.See the Story
Hilo man indicted on charge of sexual abuse of minor
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US & Canada · HiloHilo Circuit Judge Peter Kubota on Tuesday ordered that one of two documents apparently related to post-conviction DNA testing performed in the Dana Ireland murder case be unsealed and made public. The Hawaii Innocence Project believes three men were wrongfully convicted of Ireland's 1991 abduction, rape and murder. Ian Schweitzer is serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 130 years in prison.See the Story
Judge orders document in Ireland case to be unsealed
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US & Canada · HiloA large truck has downed a utility pole and wires on Kanoelehua Avenue near Lanikaula Street in Hilo. The outside Northbound lane is closed for the next three hours in order to clear the pole and lines. Motorists are advised to avoid the area by using Railroad Avenue or Manono street.See the Story
Police: Avoid Kanoelehua Avenue due to downed utility pole
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US & Canada · Kailua-KonaChito K. Asuncion appeared Monday afternoon in Kona District Court before Per Diem Judge Bruce Larson for a hearing on a state motion to hold the defendant without bail. The 24-year-old has been in police custody since his arrest on June 7 in lieu of $1.5 million bail. Prosecutors argued there is serious risk that Asuncions would flee or not appear as directed.See the Story
Judge: No bail for man accused of murder
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Hawaii County · Hawaii CountyChito K. Asuncion, 24, will be held without bail. His bail was originally set at $1.5 million. He is expected to return to Kona District Court on July 20. If found guilty, he could be sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.See the Story
Bail denied for Big Island murder suspect
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Hawaii County · Hawaii CountyThe use of fireworks is only permitted from 1-9 p.m. Monday, July 4. Residents who want to set off fireworks must pay a permit fee of $25. Common fireworks allowed without a permit include: Cylindrical fountains. Prohibited fireworks include: Jumping jacks, flying pigs and rockets.See the Story
Big Island Now : Big Island Police Remind Residents About Fireworks Rules, Offer Safety Tips
Hawaii County · Hawaii County(Courtesy of Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency)The state is notifying the public that the monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 1.The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System at roughly the same time.See the Story
Big Island Now : Monthly Test of Statewide Warning Sirens Scheduled This Week
Hawaii County · Hawaii CountyU.S. Army firefighters from Pohakuloa Training Area responded to a 911 call Tuesday after a local motorist coasted into Gilbert Kahele Rest Area at Mile Marker 34 along Daniel K. Inouye Highway in the Saddle Region after smelling smoke.The mini-van experienced engine problems and ultimately caught fire.The driver and others in the area attempted to extinguish the flames with extinguishers but failed and called 911.See the Story
Big Island Now : PTA Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire at Gilbert Kahele Rest Area
US & Canada · HiloThe suspect is described as having a stocky build, between 5 feet 6 inches to 6 feet tall, wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a tactical-type vest. Police ask anyone who may know the identity of the suspect to call the police department's nonemergency number at (808) 935-3311.See the Story
Hilo pharmacy robber still sought by police
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
US & Canada · HiloUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo recently completed several renovations to its athletics facilities. The updates included a new soccer field, an updated softball field, new tennis courts and a multipurpose clubhouse. The roughly $5.3 million project was approved by the Board of Regents and the state Legislature.See the Story
Athletics facilities get much-needed upgrade at UH-Hilo
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Health · Hawaii CountyJesus Sanchez, 39, was reported missing by his family. He was last seen Monday, June 27, in the area of the Olaa Forest Reserve hunter station near the Volcano transfer station. Sanchez is described as 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet,. 8 inches tall, weighing 180-185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.See the Story
Big Island Now : Missing Man Found in Good Health
Hawaii County · Hawaii CountyTwo Big Island men face charges in connection with an agricultural theft investigation. Jan Loren Aguinaldo, 32, and Levin Padilla-Pelanca, 34, charged with second-degree theft and third-degree promoting a dangerous drug. The charges stem from an incident that occurred Sunday, June 26, on a farm. Police remind agricultural vendors that a certificate of ownership and movement is required.See the Story
Big Island Now : 2 Hilo Men Arrested, Charged in Agricultural Theft Investigation
Hawaii County · Hawaii CountyThe Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded more than $600,000 to several organizations and events. A total of 13 OHA grant programs are being funded this year. OHA awarded some $16 million in grants to community organizations last fiscal year, a record for the agency.See the Story
