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On Wednesday (December 28, 2011) during the early morning hours an adult female reported being sexually assaulted at a South Kohala public beach.

Big Island police arrested 27-year-old Eagle Adam Tobin of Honokaʻa, for Sexual Assault.
Tobin turned himself in to police on January 5.

He was released pending further investigation.

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Big Island police are warning the public about a likely scam involving insecticide services being performed without prior authorization.

On November 28, police responded to a report that an 86-year-old South Kohala man had paid thousands of dollars to two unknown men after they supposedly protected his home from insects.

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Firefighters responded to a 2:19 p.m. alarm Monday (July 4) to Old Puako Beach Road for a brushfire across from the area known as Beach 69.

Crews used two fire engines a tanker unit, medic unit and nine firefighers in total to work the fire. Firefighers were able to get the fire under control by 2:43 p.m. and it was declared out at 3:50 p.m.

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Full results from the Great Waikoloa Canoe Race held at Anaehoomalu Bay Saturday (Aug 28). The race was a benefit for the American Cancer Society.

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Aloha Investment Group III, LLC, today named Debbie Parmley its vice president. In this capacity, Ms. Parmley will oversee all aspects of management, leasing, advertising, promotions and community relations for The Shops at Mauna Lani.

Ms. Parmley has more than 20 years of resort and commercial property management, leasing, promotional event and marketing experience.

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A 69-year-old woman died Monday (June 21) from an apparent drowning in waters along the South Kohala Coast. The victim, who was vacationing with family on the Big Island, has been identified as a Gloria Graf of Glendale, California.

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The 32nd Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk drew more than 9,000 participants across the state Saturday (May 15), raising $901,029 for more than 200 local charities. The Big Island walk was held at Mauna Lani Bay Drive and raised over $150,000.

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The Department of Water Supply will change its water system’s pressure in the Affected Area. The change will occur on Thursday, May 13, 2010. The water system pressure will be permanently decreased approximately 12 pounds per square inch (psi).

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Water Shut-Off Notice Affected Area: All Services Within The Kaei Hana Industrial Subdivision (Maluokalani Street, Maluokalani Place) and the Kawaihae Residence Lots-Makai Subdivision (Honokoa Street); Kawaihae, South Kohala, Hawaii

Water will be temporarily turned off in the above-mentioned area for a four-hour period from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010, to do a waterline connection for the Kawaihae 1.0-Million Gallon Tank, Phase II

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The 32nd Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk will be held along Mauna Lani Drive. Registered walkers are treated to food, drink and first aid at checkpoints along the walk route. All checkpoints are operated and supplied with refreshments and helpers by Hawai‘i hotels and allied organizations. Entertainment may also be provided at many checkpoints and/or at the end of the walk.

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Windy conditions are feeding a brushfire in Kawaihae. The blaze, which started about 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, has scorched 600 acres.

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An autopsy conducted Monday (March 8) on Kimo K. Elderts, 28, who was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway, .3 miles south of the 71 mile-marker on Saturday (March 6) concluded that he died of natural causes and not from injuries sustained in the crash.

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