Fire causes $40K in damage to house
No injuries were reported Monday morning after a house fire in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Police seek alleged supper scofflaws
Police are investigating a dine-and-dash theft reported Wednesday evening at Ken’s House of Pancakes in Hilo.
Big Isle briefs, Aug. 21
Yanagi goes 3-1 in match play on Maui
Volcano Rainforest runs results
Saturday in Volcano
Keauhou Ranch Fire 90 percent contained
The Keauhou Ranch Fire was reportedly 90 percent contained Wednesday afternoon.
Weekend roadwork at Hilo intersection
A continuous 24-hour closure of the West Kawailani Street and Iwalani Street intersection will begin at 6 a.m. Friday and continue through 6 p.m. Sunday, weather permitting.
Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Honokaa’s Gascon
Klayton Gascon • football
Junior golf: Yanagi, Uchida bag mixed team title
Kamehameha senior Pono Yanagi and Waiakea sophomore Lacey Uchida claimed the Hawaii State Junior Golf Championship on Sunday at Poipu Bay on Kauai.
Police arrest 21 for DUI
During the week of Aug. 6-12, Hawaii Island police arrested 21 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident and one was younger than 21.
Keikiland playground reopened
The county Department of Parks and Recreation announced Friday that Keikiland playground in Hilo is reopen.
More than $30M approved for those affected by eruption
More than $30 million in federal aid has been approved for people affected by the Kilauea eruption in lower Puna.
Work progresses on new ophthalmology lab in Hilo
Police arrest 16 for DUI
During the week of July 30-Aug. 5, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident and one was younger than 21.
Former UH-Hilo chancellor dies at 91
Former University of Hawaii at Hilo Chancellor Edward Kormondy died April 28 at his home in Los Angeles, it was announced Monday. He was 91.
Bennett no longer employed by DOE
The state Department of Education confirmed Thursday that Brad Bennett, the Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area superintendent who was on leave since December, is no longer employed by the DOE.
Kilauea eruption: Ige signs third proclamation
Gov. David Ige on Friday issued his third supplementary proclamation for the Kilauea eruption.
Wong active at second in minor league rehab stint
PEORIA, ILL. – Kolten Wong had a reunion with his past and a re-start to his present Thursday with a one-game rehab stint for the Peoria Chiefs.
Police arrest 15 for DUI
During the week of July 23-29, 2018, Hawaii Island police arrested 15 motorists for DUI. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident and two were younger than 21.
MLB: Wong gets short rehab stint before rejoining Cardinals
Kolten Wong is set to make a pit stop in Peoria, Ill., before returning to the big leagues, according to media reports.
Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Kodi Medeiros
Kodi Medeiros • baseball
