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UPDATE: Robbery Suspect Arrested
Advisory: Stolen vehicle #HHM-509, a 2007 silver Honda Accord, being operated by robbery suspect Kyle Arellano, 22, has been seen in the Kona area.
Navy to Conduct Military Readiness Activities in Hawai‘i
The Navy will conduct training and testing activities (also referred to as military readiness activities) within the Hawaiian Islands.
DOH: Food Preparation Tips for Safe Holiday Season
Food safety can sometimes take a back seat to busy schedules and competing priorities as families prepare for festive gatherings this holiday season.
South Hilo Crime Report: Dec. 14–20
South Hilo Community Police responded to one burglary, three vehicle thefts and four vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Dec. 14 through 20.
SURVEY: Hawai‘i Continues to Top List of Travel Destinations
Topping the list of U.S. destinations getting the most interest from North American travelers are Hawai‘i, Alaska and California.
Limited Services at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Due to Shutdown
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures.
Visitor Restrictions Remain in Place at Kona Hospital
Infection prevention protocols, including visitor restrictions, remain in place at Kona Community Hospital as part of ongoing management of a scabies outbreak.
NORAD’s Santa Tracker Not Affected by Pending Government Shutdown
Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor hail nor government shutdown will keep NORAD’s Santa Tracker from following St. Nick’s journey this year.
Hawai‘i DOT: Holiday Airport Parking is Limited
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation encourages travelers to get dropped off at island airports or schedule another method of transportation.
Despite Challenges, Big Island Student Earns BA From UH Hilo
Ten years after she started attending UH at Hilo, the 28-year-old graduated in December with a bachelor of arts in Japanese studies and a minor in linguistics.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 7.4-M Russia Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA, A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
HPD Initiates Coroner’s Inquest After Skeletal Remains Found in Kona
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department has initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation after the finding of skeletal remains on an unimproved lot on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Dec. 13–18
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Dec. 13 and 18, 2018.
Hū Honua Bioenergy Cited for Illegal Wastewater Discharge
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Hū Honua Bioenergy.
4 Hawaiʻi Island Schools to Compete Robotics Championship
Schools competing from the Big Island thus far include Hilo High, Keaʻau High, Kohala High and St. Joseph.
Humpback Season Brings Whales Back to Hawai‘i
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary reminds the public that humpback whale season in Hawai‘i is underway.
Hilo Boy, 13, Reported Missing
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Dominic Holton of Hilo.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for north-, west- and east-facing shores of Kona, Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo, and Puna from Keahole Point to Cape Kumukahi.
UPDATE: Tiny House Big Island Homes on Wheels Begins Pre-Sales
Stargazer Industries Inc. has made available its Tiny House Big Island Homes on Wheels catalog, one mobile site office.
Legislation Passed to Improve How Public Receives Missile Alerts
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
