Hilo woman charged in crime spree A 24-year old Hilo woman has been charged with eight property crimes, including three counts of burglary following last Wednesdays arrest on an outstanding bench warrant.
June 17, 2013 - KPUA AM 670 Hilo
Hilo man killed in Friday traffic mishap One person is dead and another injured following a Friday evening traffic accident in Keaukaha. Police say the Hilo-bound vehicle crossed the center line on Kalanianaole Avenue, struck a mailbox, sheared a utility pole and slammed into the stone wall outside a residence around 11:00 p.m.
June 17, 2013 - KPUA AM 670 Hilo
Hilo jury convicts man in hammer attack A Hilo Circuit Court jury on Thursday convicted Robert Diego, 70, of attempted murder and robbery in the attack two years ago on Donald Nigro, 67, at Nigro’s apartment. Sentencing is set for Aug. 9.
June 15, 2013 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Daniel Inouye in Honolulu Star-Advertiser Maintaining our airports is critical to ensuring that residents and visitors can travel in and out of the state and move safely from island to island,Inouye said. "These funds will help ensure that a small hub like Hilo is up to date with...
Linda Lingle in Honolulu Advertiser This project will give Hawai'i Community College students in Hilo access to improved facilities on a faster timeline, and enhance their educational experience as they pursue their degrees and prepare to enter the workforce,Lingle said in the...
Daniel Akaka in Hawaii 24/7 This FAA grant will help the Hilo airport modernize,Sen. Daniel Akaka said. "It will encourage interisland travel by providing tourists and residents with more efficient facilities."