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Police Release Autopsy Results In Kolekole Beach Drowning
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - Police have determined that 47-year-old Chad Gilbert Keala Shimaoka of Honomu died of an accidental drowning on May 2nd, 2024. (BIVN) – The death of 47-year-old Chad Gilbert Keala Shimaoka of Honomū, who died on May 2nd after falling from a kayak off Kolekole Beach Park, has been determined to be the result of an accidental drowning.
Produce vendors in Keaau given notice to vacate
KEAAU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Produce vendors at Keaau Village Marketplace received short notice that they will have to vacate a parking lot that has been their home base for years. Produce sellers, who provide a link from local farmers to consumer in the Puna district, must relocate by June...
Hitchhiker Charged After Police Say He Carjacked His Ride
PUNA, Hawaiʻi - This is the second reported case in Puna this week in which a hitchhiker allegedly stole the vehicle that was giving them a ride. (BIVN) – A Pāhoa man has been arrested and charged in connection with a reported armed carjacking that occurred in Puna on April 19.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 18, 2024
Today: Partly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning, then numerous showers in the afternoon. Highs around 81 near the shore to around 70 at 4000 feet. Southeast winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 67 to 72 near the shore...
Flood Advisory Issued As Heavy Rains Soak Hawaiʻi Interior
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - The Big Island is still the only island that is not under a Flood Watch due to the kona low that is threatening the state. (BIVN) – A Flood Advisory has been issued, and continued, for an interior area of Hawaiʻi island, where there has been minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall on Thursday.
Police warn of people scrubbing $1 bills, turning them into $100
HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) – An alert from police has surfaced as people are taking low denomination U.S. bills and turning them into $100 bills. Authorities said it’s happened about a dozen times in just the past month in Hilo. A cashier at Ohana Foods in Hilo said she had a feeling something was off when […]
Hilo judge maintains bail on Big Island man facing drug and ghost gun charges
A Hilo District Court judge maintained bail on a Mountain View man facing a myriad of drug and firearm charges after fentanyl and ghost guns were discovered in his home following a search warrant. Shaun Jeremy Coffer made his initial court appearance before District Court Judge Jeffrey Hawk on Monday...
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 15, 2024
Today: Breezy. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs 79 to 84 near the shore to around 68 at 4000 feet. South winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight: Breezy. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 65 to 71 near the shore to 55 to 60 at 4000 feet. South winds up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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