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Nāʻālehu family’s SUV shot by arrow in July
The arrow left a small puncture hole in the driver’s side passenger door but did not pierce all the way through. Fortunately, no one was injured in the Big Island incident.
Big Island police seek help locating Hilo man missing since mid-August
62-year-old Elroy Pacheco was last seen Aug. 16 in the Hilo area.
Hawai‘i Island police investigate stolen ATV from Mana Road
Police ask anyone with information relative to this case to call the police department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
One month since Lahaina wildfires: Oct. 8 reopening date set for West Maui, 66 remain unaccounted for
Governor Josh Green today announced the reopening of West Maui on Oct. 8, as the state tries to balance economic survival, and the need for people to have jobs to help their families as they rebuild and recover.
State and county leaders reflect on Aug. 8 fires on Big Island, Maui and how they can be prepared in the future
Representatives from the state, county, and other agencies gave presentations regarding wildfire preparation during a community meeting in Waimea on Thursday.
Big Island Office of Housing and Community Development accepting proposals for federal funding
Proposals from eligible agencies and organizations seeking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants and funding will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. November 15, 2023.
Captain Cook man accused of stealing 51 state and county street signs
Signs included stop signs, highway mile marker signs, street name signs, and district designation signs.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding 13-year-old girl last seen in Hilo
The teen was initially reported as a runaway but due to her age, she is considered endangered.
New locations of ‘nuisance alga’ found in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
When National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration divers first detected the alga in 2016, it grew in lower abundances and was not yet widespread. By August 2019, the algae had grown into abundant mats of over 100,000 square feet each at Manawai (Pearl and Hermes Atoll), outcompeting the species typically living in these ecosystems.
Volcano Watch: Tilt measurements still vital to volcano monitoring after more than a century
Tilt data was the first geodetic data collected by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) and continues to be incredibly important both for monitoring and basic research in volcano behavior.
2023 Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce Career Fair coming Sept. 9
The event – presented by Pacific Media Group and the Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals – will take place Sept. 9 at Prince Kuhio Plaza, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hilo High student arrested in connection to threat made against Waiākea High student over social media
The juvenile was arrested today at his Hilo residence at 1:50 p.m.
Police: woman struck by arrow at Hāpuna Beach Park on Big Island
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, South Kohala patrol officers responded to the area of Kawaihae and Akulani Road after a 31-year-old female victim reported she had been shot.
27-year-old ‘at risk’ man missing in Hilo
Moniz was last seen on the 1800 block of Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo on Sept. 6 at 12:30 P.M.
Police seeking runaway Cara Miguel
Miguel was last seen on Aug. 19 around 6:30 p.m. in the 25-0000 block of Malumalu Street in Hilo wearing a red shirt, blue jeans, and a black backpack.
Hawai‘i Island men facing theft charges after reportedly stealing a 75-pound bag of oranges from a farm
Both men are charged with second-degree theft, which is a class C felony, and second-degree criminal trespass.
No notable earthquake swarms recorded in past day at Kīlauea; signs of unrest persist
Steady rates of quakes have continued in an area south of the Big Island volcano’s caldera since Aug. 22 and recent tiltmeter data suggest the area is inflating.
Hawaiian Airlines to resume Tokyo Haneda-Kona service in October
By March 13, the airline’s Japan capacity will be 59% above summer 2023 levels. Hawaiian currently offers daily service between Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda and Osaka’s Kansai airports; six-times-weekly service between Honolulu and Tokyo Narita airport; and thrice-weekly service between Honolulu and Fukuoka airport.
Weekly DUI stats: 25 arrested on Big Island roads
Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic collision. Three of the drivers arrested were under the age of 21.
Police presence at Waiākea High School following reported threat to student over social media
Hawai‘i Island police have initiated first-degree terroristic threatening investigation, which is being handled by the Area I Juvenile Aid Section.
