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Rep. Mark Nakashima dies at 61
Longtime state Rep. Mark Nakashima has died. Nakashima, 61, represented House District 1 since 2008. The district encompasses Hamakua and a portion of Hilo and Kaumana. “His commitment to the community and the state of Hawaii was evident in his work and leadership,” according to a statement from Gov. Josh Green’s office.
Inert grenades found in a bag cause evacuation at a Hawaii airport, man arrested
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Operations at Hawaii's Hilo International Airport were halted when security screeners spotted two items that looked like grenades in a bag belonging to a man from Japan. Officers evacuated the terminal area Tuesday morning while a bomb squad determined the grenades were inert, according to...
Hilo International Airport Evacuated as TSA Discovers Two Grenades in Passenger's Luggage, Leading to Arrest of Japanese National
Passengers at Hilo International Airport faced unexpected delays earlier morning when a routine X-ray screening uncovered two grenades in the carry-on luggage of a departing traveler. The Transportation Security Administration agents were quick to act, triggering an evacuation and a subsequent investigation that temporarily halted airport operations. According to Hawaii News Now, the items were found around 5:30 a.m. and appeared to be live explosives upon initial examination.
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Tents set up for houseless in Hilo a temporary respite for those living near the canal
At least 20 houseless individuals living near a canal in downtown Hilo are now taking shelter in temporary shade tents on a vacant gravel lot on the southeast side of Ponahawai Street. With the Army Corps of Engineers coming to inspect the canal this week, Maurice Messina, director of Hawai‘i...
Hilo airport evacuated, bomb squad called after inert grenades found in Japanese man’s carry-on bag
Hilo International Airport was evacuated and the Hawai‘i Police Department’s bomb squad was called to the scene early Tuesday morning after two items that resembled grenades were discovered in a carry-on bag as it was going through X-ray screening. Police responded at 5:44 a.m. Tuesday to the Hilo...
Update: Hilo kidnapping victim identified; investigation continues
Update at 9:15 a.m. July 10: Big Island police have identified the victim in the kidnapping incident reported July 7 in Hilo as a 23-year-old Puna man. He was located the evening of July 9 in good health. Police did not release the victim’s name and he declined to provide further details regarding the incident.
Hilo Airport evacuated after what looked like 2 grenades were found in passenger's carry-on
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hilo International Airport was temporarily evacuated, Tuesday morning, after what looked like two grenades were found during an X-ray screening of a passenger’s carry-on luggage. The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. According to a spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), agents were conducting...
$3.1M dredging project begins at ‘critically important’ small boat harbor
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A long-anticipated dredging operation began Monday at the Wailoa Small Boat Harbor on Hawaii Island. Following the 2018 Kilauea eruption, lava sediments surrounding the Pohoiki ramp have remained a critical concern for Hawaii Island boaters. Gov. Green appropriated a $3.1 million construction fund to improve the harbor.
Naka Nathaniel: Hilo, Of All Places, Seems Poised For Growth
Ever since David Sedaris sold out two shows at UH-Hilo last year, I’ve repeatedly found myself surprised by something in my father’s hometown and joking, “Hilo, who knew?”. Last weekend, my cousins and I were at Haili Church in Hilo talking about the town with the sleepy...
Dredging Begins At Wailoa Small Boat Harbor
HILO, Hawaiʻi - The $3.1 million dredging operation at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor started on Tuesday, the Hawaiʻi DLNR reports. (BIVN) – A long anticipated dredging project has begun at the Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo. The $3.1 million project began Tuesday, and is expected to...
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