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Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Hilo Teen
Hawai‘i County Police are searching for a 17-year-old Hilo teen reported as missing.
HPD Renews Request for Help Finding Missing Man
Hawaiʻi County Police Department is renewing its request for the public’s help in locating 30-year-old Tyler Gorloff, who was reported as missing.
HPD Seeks Escaped Convict
The suspect was last seen at the Hale Nani correctional facility on Oct. 1 at about 10 a.m.
Five Sure-Fire Hawaii Potluck Dish Winners
Big Island folks, the holidays are coming — and so are the office potlucks.
Highway 132 Expected to Open in November
Highway 132 is expected to open in November after it was inundated with lava during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.
Help the Hungry through Annual ‘Check-Out Hunger’ Program
Grocery stores around the state are gearing up for the annual “Check-Out Hunger” program from Hawai‘i Foodbank.
Local Red Cross Nurses to Assist in California Wildfire
Two Hawai‘i Island Red Cross nurses are being deployed today to assist in wildfires burning out of control in both northern and Southern California.
Hilo Park to Close for Maintenance
Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole Park in Hilo will be temporarily closed from Oct. 30 to Nov. 29 for clearing and maintenance of overgrown foliage, bushes, tall weeds and non-native trees near the shoreline.
House Passes Gabbard’s Bill Addressing Nursing Needs
The House passed the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Rep. Dave Joyce (OH-14).
Bleached: Coral Damage in 2019 Compared to 2015
Summer of 2019 brought with it a bleaching event thought to rival the catastrophic consequences of four years ago when Hawai‘i lost more than half its live corals.
A Vote to Strike Sends Message of Strength
For the past year, Hawaiian Airlines has been in mediation with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA over keeping up with industry standard wages and benefits.
Police Seeking Kelvin ‘Monster’ Udac
The Hawai‘i Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate a wanted man on the Big Island.
HTA Symposium Aims to Raise Awareness on Sex Trafficking
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) and the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association (HLTA), invites the public to participate in the “Campaign for a Safer Community.”
County Program Provides Disposal of Unwanted Vehicles
This Vehicle Disposal Assistance Program will assist registered vehicle owners with properly and legally disposing of unwanted vehicles.
More Hawaiʻi Residents Hold College Degrees
The number of Hawai’i residents who hold college degrees has increased by just over 1% from 2017.
Hawaii Awarded Grant Money to Reduce Diesel Emissions
Hawai’i was one of several states to receive grant funding from the EPA to reduce diesel emissions.
Honolulu Gas Prices Stay on Rise While National Price of Gas Falls
Honolulu gas prices have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.53/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 214 stations.
Maunakea Traffic Enforcement Generates Substantial Revenue
Policing the TMT protest atop Maunakea has cost the State and County of Hawai‘i millions, but one law enforcement strategy is putting cash back government coffers.
Residents Raise Concerns Over Merged Police Districts
The merger of Hāmākua and North Hilo police districts has some residents concerned that it leaves the Laupāhoehoe station without a ranking officer.
