Archive | March, 2015

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Boy lost, found off Kilauea Iki Trail

MEDIA RELEASE An 11-year-old boy from Canada who took a shortcut off Kilauea Iki Trail was located by park rangers and reunited with his family late on the night of March 17. The boy left Kilauea Iki Trail from the crater floor, attempting to shortcut his way up to the parking lot at Thurston Lava […]

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Kuhio Kalanianaole Park closed for cleanup (March 28)

MEDIA RELEASE Hilo’s Kuhio Kalanianaole Park will be closed 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, so the Hilo Rotary Club may perform a volunteer cleanup project. Members of the public are invited to return to the park after 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28. For further information, contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, at 961­8311 or […]

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Pier 1 Imports opens Hilo store

Pier 1 Imports opens Hilo store

MEDIA RELEASE Pier 1 Imports opened its newest store in Hawaii in Hilo. The Hilo store, which is the second Pier 1 Imports on the island, officially opened to the public Friday, March 20 in the Prince Kuhio Plaza. “As part of our continued commitment to the Hawaii community, we are pleased to bring this […]

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Fire/rescue crews responded to a 3:05 p.m. alarm Tuesday (March 24) to the area near Wainaku Bridge in Hilo for a woman who was injured and unconscious after falling down the river embankment onto rocks at the river's edge.

Woman rescued after falling down Wainaku River embankment Tuesday (March 24)

Fire/rescue crews responded to a 3:05 p.m. alarm Tuesday (March 24) to the area near Wainaku Bridge in Hilo for a woman who was injured and unconscious after falling down the river embankment onto rocks at the river’s edge.

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Hilo man is charged with 16 offenses after theft of purse

A Hilo man has been charged with 16 offenses stemming from the theft of a purse. The purse was stolen from an 87-year-old woman at a drug store on Puainako Street in Hilo just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday (March 22). Shortly thereafter, the victim’s credit card was used at two businesses in the vicinity.

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Police are searching for a man wanted in an abuse case

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 27-year-old man wanted for abuse. Damon Soderlund is described as 5-foot-9, 190 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. He frequents the Kailua-Kona area. Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

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Police are searching for a woman wanted in an abuse case

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 59-year-old woman wanted for abuse. Catherine Surtees is described as 5-foot-2, 110 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. Her last know address was in Kailua-Kona. Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

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Police are searching for a Kailua-Kona boy reported missing

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 17-year-old Kailua-Kona boy who was reported missing. Jonah Xavier was last seen in Kailua-Kona on December, 2014. He is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-2, 105 pounds with blue eyes and medium-length blond hair. Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.

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NHCH outreach program teaching healthy nutrition

MEDIA RELEASE North Hawaii Community Hospital (NHCH) is looking to change the conversation from healing sickness to health prevention with a new revolutionary nutrition and education outreach program that teaches North Hawaii students through a hands‐on, holistic approach. “Encouraging healthy living through a holistic approach is the foundation of our mission,” says Gary Goldberg, Chief […]

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Kitchen fire at Volcano House sends one to hospital Tuesday (March 24)

Both restaurants in Volcano House are closed for at least two days while officials investigate the cause of a kitchen fire that sent a hotel employee to the hospital Tuesday morning (March 24). Both The Rim restaurant and Uncle George’s Lounge will be temporarily closed as National Park Service investigators determine the cause of the […]

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More than 10,000 acres of forest now protected

MEDIA RELEASE More than 10,000 acres of native Hawaiian forest are now protected from development by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), U.S. Forest Service, and the Hokukano Ranch. This follows the recent acquisition of a 1,000-acre conservation easement in South Kona. The area known as the Kaawaloa Forest, together with the adjacent […]

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LavaTalk: March 24, 2015 update on Kilauea’s lava flow

The Tuesday morning (March 24) over flight revealed very little activity in the downslope areas of the lava flow. Smoke conditions were very light with a light variable winds.

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Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have not moved  in the past week, averaging $3.14/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has not moved  in the last week to $2.42/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Average gas prices in Hawaii remain constant the past week

Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.14/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $2.42/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

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During the week of March 16, 2015, through March 22, 2015, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 12 motorists and one boater for driving/boating under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21.

So far this year, there have been 213 DUI arrests compared with 310 during the same period last year, a decrease of 31.3 percent.

Police DUI stats for the week of March 16-22, 2015

During the week of March 16, 2015, through March 22, 2015, HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 12 motorists and one boater for driving/boating under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 213 DUI arrests compared […]

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