13 March 2010, 12:17 am
State investigators caught these out-of-state unlicensed contractors red-handed in November and officials warn the public they've received new complaints about similar scams this week.... Read More »
12 March 2010, 11:02 am
At least six and perhaps as many as a dozen homes were raided Wednesday during a federal drug sweep on the Big Island.... Read More »
12 March 2010, 3:26 am
Federal agents raided the downtown Hilo sanctuary of The Hawaii Cannabis Ministry Wednesday morning, assisted by local police. The Associated Press reported Tuesday night that a Colorado man who claims membership in THC Ministry was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana. It's not known if... Read More »
11 March 2010, 5:15 pm
HONOLULU — Honolulu police say a tattered pair of black shorts found at Papailoa Beach on Oahu's North Shore belong to a missing swimmer. Thursday's discovery led the fire department to resume its search for the swimmer, identified as a 35-year-old man from Beijing who has been living in... Read More »
11 March 2010, 5:14 pm
HONOLULU — Honolulu police say a tattered pair of black shorts found at Papailoa Beach on Oahu's North Shore belong to a missing swimmer.... Read More »
11 March 2010, 9:47 am
Officers in Hawaii used subsidized personal cars outfitted with blue dome lights to aid their evacuation efforts.... Read More »
11 March 2010, 7:19 am
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — It cost Hawaii County $274,000 to prepare for the Feb. 27 tsunami that fizzled before reaching the Big Island. Mayor Billy Kenoi wasn't dismayed, saying any dollar spent on disaster preparedness is well spent.... Read More »
11 March 2010, 4:13 am
Upwards of 10 excessive- speeding convictions are expected to be thrown out on appeal following a Hawai'i Supreme Court ruling last week that raised issue with police and prosecution methods in speeding cases.... Read More »
10 March 2010, 4:31 pm
HONOLULU (AP) — The University of Hawaii men's volleyball team as split a four-match road trip. The Warriors ended their trip Tuesday night with a 32-30, 27-30, 30-18, 30-27 victory over USC.... Read More »
10 March 2010, 11:47 am
Hawaii County's cost to prepare for the recent tsunami threat: $274,067. Surviving the scare without injury or property loss: priceless. That's the response by Mayor Billy Kenoi's administration, which Tuesday released an expense report for having mobilized about a third of the county's work force t... Read More »