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Hawaiʻi County awards $450K in Impact Grants
The program is an annual competitive opportunity for nonprofit organizations; eligible proposals include research, programs or projects that have a positive impact on Hawai’i Island communities.
18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, including 5 assigned to Big Island sheriff divisions in Hilo, Kona
It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago.
What Big Island residents need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Nolo
Hawaiʻi County is accepting damage reports, public schools are reopening, and Highway 250 remains closed due to high winds.
Police thank community for successful Badges and Buckets fundraiser
The annual event — featuring off-duty officers, volunteers and Special Olympics athletes raising awareness and collecting donations for Special Olympics Hawai‘i — raised a total of $47,636.45.
Essential water use only notice replaced with water restriction notice for several Kaʻū communities
Water restriction measures are necessary to maintain adequate water levels in storage tanks while the Department of Water Supply continues repairs to water infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Lala.
2 Big Island residents appointed to state panels
Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
Police seek missing Volcano man
William Moxley was last seen at 8 a.m. Sept. 3 on Kaleponi Road in Fern Forest; have you seen him?
Big Island man wanted on 2 outstanding warrants recently indicted for reported jewelry store theft
According to court documents, the wanted man was indicted on Sept. 21 on felony theft and second-degree burglary charges in connection with reportedly taking jewelry from Mountain Gold Jewelers.
Briefs for Sept. 29: Community policing events set for Hilo, Kona this week
A quick look at a diaper drive in Kona and two Coffee with a Cop events.
Big Island officials, residents relieved after Hurricane Nolo passes without causing major damage
“I would say we’re very fortunate on this one,” said Darryl Oliveira, acting administrator for Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. “It could have been a lot worse.”
Puna ʻŌpio Hub to offer free job skills workshops for transitional age youth
The two-part workshop series is meant to empower youth aged 14-25 with practical tools for employment success on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.
Lifeguard certification offered at Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center
Classes will be 8-4 Monday-Friday, Oct. 5-9.
Department of Water Supply customers urged to reduce water use in Kalapana
Department of Water Supply customers are urged to cut water usage by at least 25% due to equipment malfunctions.
UPDATE 6: High wind advisory canceled for Kohala, high surf advisory canceled
The high surf advisory has been canceled.
Authorities search for runaway teen last seen in Waiākea
Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old runaway Zaleiya Molcilio, last seen in Hilo’s Waiākea area on July 23.
Lālāmilo water-use restrictions lifted after Hurricane Nolo outages
The Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply has lifted the water-use restrictions for the Lālāmilo and South Kohala areas after power was restored following Hurricane Nolo.
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay
The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
Advisory lifted after discharge of partially treated wastewater at Puhi Bay in Hilo
The discharge occurred Sept. 21 through the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant’s ocean outfall, located about three-quarters of a mile offshore in Puhi Bay.
Motorcyclist dies 3 weeks after being critically injured in Puna crash
Hawai‘i Island police have identified the victim as a 53-year-old man from Pāhoa.
