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Police Say Tip Led to Capture of Suspect
A tip resulted in a check of Kukuau Street, where police spotted the suspect. He began running and was later captured about a block away from the sighting.
Police Arrest Kona Man on Theft, Forgery Charges
On Friday, detectives and special enforcement officers served a search warrant at a residence in Kailua-Kona.
HPD Seeks Missing Man With Outstanding Warrant
Police ask anyone who may have seen him or have information on his whereabouts is asked to call Officer Shane Hanley of the South Hilo Patrol Division.
Big Island Road Closures, Feb. 1 to Feb. 7
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Trump Impeachment Trial to Remain Devoid of Witnesses
Senators vote against subpoenas for witness testimony, saying they’ve heard enough to make a decision.
HNL Will Accept Flights From China, 1 in 7 US Airports That Will
The federal government has declared a US public health emergency in the wake of the coronavirus, which had infected nearly 10,000 people and killed almost 250 in mainland China as of early Friday afternoon.
Resolution to Reduce County Herbicide Use Introduced by Councilmembers
Friday’s proposal is the latest in a political back and forth pitting concerns over public health against arguments involving cost-effectiveness and fears from farmers that the legislation would set an unfavorable precedent.
DOH Confirms Ninth Case of Rat Lungworm
The nine confirmed cases include eight individuals who likely contracted the disease on Hawai‘i Island.
Hilo Man Arrested With Over 2 Pounds of Meth, Firearm
Officers had the suspect exit the vehicle and observed the handle of a firearm protruding from under the driver’s seat.
Coronavirus Now a Global Health Emergency
Scientists have not determined the precise manner(s) through which the virus spreads, but fears that it is contracted more easily than previously thought have grown with the number of reported cases.
DOH Eyes Old Kona Courthouse as New Treatment Center
Rep. Nicole Lowen (D-Kona) said procuring funding for necessary renovations to revert the former courthouse back to a treatment setting is one of her top funding priorities.
Police Identify Hit And Run Victim
The Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a negligent homicide investigation and is renewing a request for information.
Sinkhole Repair to Cause Traffic on Ali‘i
Depending on construction conditions, it’s possible that the road may be completely closed if the road becomes unstable during excavation work.
Chaminade Offers Native Hawaiian Scholarships
The four-year scholarship is open to first-year and transfer applicants seeking one of nine specific degrees.
Vacation Rental Occupancy on the Rise
Vacation rentals statewide continue to be on the rise. All counties saw a rise in vacation rental supply.
Public Safety’s New Alert System Requires Sign Up
All alerts that were on the Nixle Alert system will end Jan. 31.
New Virus Prompts DOH to Issue Medical Advisory
This outbreak now includes more than 300 confirmed infections and several deaths in China.
Fears of Invasive Beetle Spreading to West Hawai‘i
A meeting on how to manage infestations of the pest will be held on Feb. 3 in Hilo.
New, Contagious Pneumonia Confirmed in China
It’s not known precisely how, or how easily, the virus passes through the population.
