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The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Jason Foxworthy as “Officer of the Month” for February in a luncheon ceremony on Wednesday (February 1) at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona.

Foxworthy was honored for risking his own safety to break up a fight.

While responding to anther call on December 21, Officer Foxworthy came upon a fight between two men in front of Magic Sands Beach Park. One of the men was calling for help.

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Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest case in connection with the death of a canoe paddler.

Kona Patrol officers responded to the Keauhou Pier at approximately 7 a.m. Wednesday (February 1) after receiving a report of an overturned double hull canoe.

When officers arrived, Coast Guard personnel were already on scene. All 10 paddlers from the canoe were back on shore by 7:45 a.m.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for West facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. this evening (Feb 1).

Surf is forecast to be in the five to eight foot range. Swimmers and beachgoers should use caution while in and near the ocean due to dangerous rip currents and breaking waves.

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The University of Hawaii received $9.68 million from Pālamanui LLC to begin construction of the first phase of the planned Hawai‘i Community College Pālamanui campus in West Hawaii.

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Big Island police are searching for a 31-year-old Pāhoa woman who was reported as missing since January 24.

Kimberly Horoschak is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-4, 135 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes. She was sighted in Kohala on Monday (January 30) driving a white older-model Toyota 4Runner.

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Please join us for our annual membership meeting and general celebration of the arts on Sunday (Jan 29) from 2–5 p.m.!

Music will be provided by the Sakura Ensemble and the Kahikina’s Nahenahe Ohana and friends. Complimentary light pupus and beverages.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for the Kona coast until 6 p.m. Sunday (Jan 29).

Surf is forecast to be eight to 12 feet in height and expected to gradually lower on Sunday.

Beachgoers should use caution when in and near the ocean.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Sunday (Jan 29) for Kona and Kohala due to strong winds and dry weather conditions. A high pressure system North of the islands may lead to critical fire weather conditions.

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Detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section charged 22-year-old James Kekai Hao of Kailua-Kona with 11 offenses Saturday (January 21) in connection with robberies at businesses in West Hawaiʻi on January 5 and January 12.

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Police report Mamalahoa Highway (Hwy 11) in Kealakekua between Konawaena School Road and Keekee Street is now open to traffic in both directions. Fire crews and police are still on scene so motorists should drive with caution.

The structure fire appears to have been behind the Discovery Antique store next to Aloha China BBQ on the makai side of the highway.

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Big Island police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a robbery January 12 at Keauhou Store in Hōlualoa. The suspect, 22-year-old James Kekai Hao of Kailua-Kona, was also arrested for a robbery January 5 at the Kaloko Business Center V in Kailua-Kona.

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Got a cool ride? Well, shine it up and cruise on down to Lanihau Center this Saturday night between 6 and 9 pm and be a part of the first Cruise Night of the year.

It’s all free and there will be special displays from VASH – the visitor assistance folks – and the Big Island region of the Sports Car Club of America.

There will be reserved parking for over 80 vehicles across from Longs, and at 7:30, a slow, rumbling parade around the Lanihau Center parking lots. Mufflers are optional.

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