Hilo man gets 20 years for assaulting girl
A repeat sexual offender was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday for sexually assaulting an underage girl.
Glock 9 mm handguns approved for prosecutor’s office
Following in the footsteps of the Hawaii Police Department, investigators at the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney are ditching their old handguns for 9 mm Glocks.
Keaau man sought
Police are seeking public assistance in locating a Keaau man in connection with a Monday morning shooting incident in Hawaiian Beaches.
Obituaries for March 26
Julio Deus Bolosan, 74, of Papaaloa died March 10 at home. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a heavy equipment operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co., maintenance worker for Waikoloa Golf Course and fisherman. He also was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday (March 30) at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Laupahoehoe. Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Burial at St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery. Survived by wife, Leoncia Lucy Bolosan of Papaaloa; son, Henry Bolosan of Waikoloa; daughter, Jennifer B. (Sean) Giron of Kohala; sister-in-law, Norma Bolosan of Papaaloa; brother-in-law, Robert (Jocelyn) Dela Cruz of Keaau; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Suspect search hits day 6
KAILUA-KONA Authorities continue to search for a man suspected of shooting a woman in the face and eluding capture on three different occasions last week.
Thieves pilfer park catchment tank
Police are seeking witnesses to or information about the theft of a water tank in upper Puna.
Police seek Pahoa man for negligent homicide
Police are seeking the publics assistance to locate a 32-year-old Pahoa man wanted on multiple bench warrants, including one for negligent homicide.
Your Views for March 26
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Chamber hosts panel discussion about medical cannabis
The Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce is presenting A Discussion on Medical Cannabis from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the Imiloa Astronomy Centers Moanahoku Hall.
Pahoa man accused of Leilani burglary
Police charged a 43-year-old Pahoa man with theft and firearm offenses after the crime allegedly was captured on video surveillance.