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Keanaaina Indicted by Grand Jury

Jacqueline Keanaaina, a 26-year-old woman from Kona, has been indicted by a grand jury on 18 charges relating to two incidents, one involving an officer-involved shooting and the other an attempted burglary. She made her initial appearance in court on March 28, and her trial has been set for August 15 before Judge Wendy M. DeWeese. Keanaaina remains in custody on $100,000 bail. The charges include possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition, unauthorized possession of personal information, and attempting to steal a vehicle, among others. The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney has emphasized that the charges are allegations and Keanaaina is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

East Hawai'i: Officer and Firefighter Honored

The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi has named Puna Patrol Officer Michael Sailer as 2022 Officer of the Year, and Hawai‘i Fire Department Fire Captain Jon Wayne Boteilho as Firefighter of the Year. The awards were presented on March 25, 2023, during a ceremony in Hilo.

Officer Sailer was recognized for his outstanding work in solving a kidnapping and torture case in Volcano, where he located a victim who was being held against his will and saved the victim's life. On the other hand, Captain Boteilho was honored for his exceptional mechanical skills and dedication to the Respiratory Management Program at the Pāhoa fire station, which has contributed significantly to the department's readiness and saved them time and money.

The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i selects a police officer every month for Officer of the Month, and Officer Sailer was previously recognized for June 2022. Meanwhile, the Firefighter of the Year nominee is submitted to the Club by the fire chief.

$750K in Damages to Old A Restroom

Hawaii County officials have confirmed that a structure fire has destroyed the only working bathrooms at Old Airport Beach Park in Kailua-Kona. The fire, which was reported at 3:51 a.m., caused an estimated $750,000 in damages, and fire officials are currently investigating the cause of the fire. The incident occurred just months after a public-private partnership with the Kona community worked on painting and replacing the roofing at the facility. It is unclear how long it will be before the bathrooms reopen. Witnesses who may have additional information are asked to contact the Police non-emergency line.

Police Request Public’s Assistance In Locating Missing Puna Man Anson-Ely Saragosa

Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance locating 43-year-old Anson-Ely Saragosa, who is known to frequent the Kurtistown and Mountain View areas.

He was last seen in Mountain View on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. wearing a grey t-shirt and grey shorts.

Saragosa is described as local with a brown complexion and a medium build, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 160 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on Saragosa’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.

Hawaii Electric Power Outage

On Tuesday evening, Hawaii Electric experienced power outages that affected 20,000 residents at around 6:00pm, crews were able to get 75% back with power within 30 minutes. While internet and cable service company, Spectum, experience an outage in North Kona to Waikoloa around 8:00pm. The Big Island Daily contacted Spectrum to inquire about the issue, and had been restored.

FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 25 – MARCH 31

PLEASE NOTE:

There will be no daytime lane closures on Monday, March 27, in observance of Prince Kuhio Day. The Highway 130 contraflow will not be optional on the holiday.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

— MAMALOHA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) —

1) VOLCANO

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile markers 24 and 26, Alii Anela Street and vicinity of Pearl Avenue, on Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

2) NAALEHU (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Mamaloha Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile markers 62 and 64, vicinity of Kau Driver Licensing Office and Naalehu Park, on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

3) CAPTAIN COOK

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) possible in either direction between mile markers 84 and 86, vicinity of Mac Farms of Hawaii to vicinity of Paihi Drive, on Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

— KUAKINI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) —

1) HONALO

Single lane closure on Kuakini Highway (Route 11) in either direction in the vicinity of mile marker 114, near East Honalo Road, on Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for Kuakini drainage improvements.

— HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) —

1) HAKALAU (WEEKEND AND WEEKLY WORK)

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile markers 15 and 17, Chin Chuck Road to vicinity of Peleau Stream, on Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for tree trimming, shoulder work, and vegetation cutting.

2) NINOLE (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile markers 16 and 18, vicinity of Umauma Stream and the Honohina Cemetery, on Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for vegetation cutting.

3) PAPAALOA TO LAUPAHOEHOE

Single lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) possible in either direction between mile markers 23 and 28, Kapehu Road and Stevens Road, on Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road resurfacing.

4) OOKALA

Single left lane closure on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in the southbound direction between mile markers 28 and 29, Stevens Road and Moonlight Road, on Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to survey slopes.

— KEAAU-PAHOA ROAD (ROUTE 130) —

1) KEAAU (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) possible in either direction between mile markers 3 and 4, vicinity of directional sign for Shower Drive, on Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

2) KEAAU (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) possible in either direction between mile markers 4 and 7, vicinity of Shower Drive to Aulii Street, on Saturday March 25, and Sunday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

3) KEAAU

Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) possible in either direction between mile markers 6 and 9, Orchiland Drive to vicinity of Niaulani/Kaluhine Street, on Tuesday March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

— MAMALOHA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 190) —

1) WAIKOLOA (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction between mile markers 9 and 11, vicinity of Waikoloa Road, on Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for mowing and vegetation control.

2) WAIKOLOA

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction between mile markers 15 and 17, vicinity of Daniel K. Inouye Highway, on Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

3) KAILUA-KONA

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction between mile markers 18 and 26, vicinity of the hunting check in station and vicinity of the yellow cattle gate, on Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for shoulder extension safety improvements.

4) KAILUA-KONA (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction between mile markers 23 and 26, vicinity of the yellow cattle gate, on Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for mowing and shoulder work.

5) KAILUA-KONA

Single lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) possible in either direction between mile markers 27 and 29, vicinity of the Hualalai Ranch, on Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting.

— KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD (ROUTE 250) —

1) KAMUELA (WEEKEND WORK)

Single lane closure on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) possible in either direction between mile markers 5 and 8, before Kohala Ranch Road, on Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for shoulder work.

2) KAMUELA

Single lane closure on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) possible in either direction between mile markers 6 and 11, vicinity of Keawewai Stream to Paniolo Adventures, on Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for vegetation cutting and pothole patching.

3) KAMUELA

Single lane closure on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) possible in either direction between mile markers 9 and 13, vicinity of Kohala Ranch Road to Kehena Reservoir, on Tuesday, March 28, through Friday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for road resurfacing.