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County Clarifies 30-Day Permit Application Cancellation Extension Rule
A previous messaging error in the building division’s EPIC System incorrectly notified applicants they had 90 days to pick up their permit. This error has been corrected.
Revitalize Puna Community Event Planned in January
Puna residents are invited to join the efforts to revitalize their community by attending the third quarterly Revitalize Puna event scheduled for January.
Still No Answers to Crowded Waipi‘o Valley Road Issue
A year after The Hawai‘i County Council deferred a bill that would have limited pedestrian traffic on the access road into one of Hawai‘i’s most sacred valleys, some advocates are frustrated with what they see as stalled progress toward limiting congestion on the overcrowded road.
Suspect Charged in 2020 Aloha Estates Murder
Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 60-year-old Donald John Needham, of Pāhoa, with the 2020 shooting death of his neighbor in Aloha Estates.
Police Seek Info on Kona Assault
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating an assault that occurred on Friday, Dec. 3, around 10:25 p.m. on Henry Street in Kailua-Kona.
Puna Man Charged in Connection to Terroristic Threatening Incident in Hilo Target Parking Lot
A Hilo District Court judge denied bail for a Puna man accused of a terroristic threatening incident involving a gun at the Hilo Target store.
Kona Grand Jury Indicts Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Child
A Kona grand jury has filed an indictment against a man accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old child.
Helicopter, Aircraft Gunnery Training Scheduled at PTA
Military training for the month of December consists of helicopter and aircraft gunnery, and Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) training.
$37M coming to Rural Hawai‘i Health Care Providers
Hawai‘i will receive $36,994,939 in federal funding to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue providing health care for families across the state.
23 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 214 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 89,593.
Missing Kea‘au Man Located
Hawai‘i Island police reported on Tuesday, Dec. 14 that Ethan Bailey of Kea‘au, who was previously reported as missing, was located in good health in Hilo on Dec. 12.
Big Island finalist for $100M Grant to Support Local Farmers
Hawai‘i Island Coalition was named a finalist for the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge and will receive $500,000 to further develop a proposal for between $25 million and $100 million in potential future grant funding.
19 Drivers Nabbed for Driving Under the Influence
During the week of Dec. 6-12, Hawai`i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Puna Man Accused of Tacoma Truck Theft, Possession of Meth
A Puna man is facing charges in connection to the theft of a Toyota Tacoma earlier this year.
Hilo Woman Faces Felony Meth Charges Stemming From Truck Theft
Bosilka Nash was charged in relation to a Dec. 8 theft of a Nissan truck from the University of Hawai’i at Hilo campus, hindering prosecution, and felony methamphetamine charges.
Missing Hilo Woman Found
Hawai‘i police have located 34-year-old Jodi Monet Herstine.
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Brown Water Advisory Issued for Hilo Bay
The Brown Water Advisory previously issued for the island of Hawaii has been canceled; however, a Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Hilo Bay.
Expedition Discovers Rich Coral Life at Marine Monument
Incredibly rich and diverse deep coral and sponge communities are thriving in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, researchers concluded after a 20-day deep-sea research expedition.
Couple Wanted for Forgery Arrested
Hawai‘i Island police reported on Monday, Dec. 13 that they located and subsequently arrested Noland Wilson and Javelyn Tavares, who were wanted in connection with a forgery investigation.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Puna Woman
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a missing Puna woman.