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Hilo Crime Report: May 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Police section responded to 12 burglaries, one robbery, 10 vehicle break-ins and 15 vehicle thefts in May 2019.
Abandoned Fishing Gear Poses Major Marine Environment Problem
The 79,000 metric tons of plastic floating between Hawai‘i and California in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is mostly comprised of abandoned fishing gear, sometimes called “ghost gear.”
Record Number of Children Dying From Heatstroke After Being Left in Vehicle
The HPD is asking you to remind friends and family to be sure to “Check for Baby” when operating a vehicle and especially when you stop and get out.
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Debuts Hilo Holoholo Mini Tour
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is offering its new Hilo Holoholo Tour on Hawaii Island.
Big Island Transitioning to Community Resources to Meet Ongoing Crisis Counseling Needs
Although emergency proclamation funding is no longer available and officially ends June 20 those in need of crisis counseling services are being referred to local resources.
HPD Issues APB for Jeramie Soares
The Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Special Enforcement Unit is actively seeking Jeramie D. Soares, a 32-year-old who frequents Kona and South Kohala.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: May 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Coast Community officers responded to three burglaries, one assault and seven thefts in May 2019.
Keaʻau Woman Dies as Result of Vehicle Incident; Driver Arrested
A 21-year-old woman has succumbed to injuries she sustained June 15 after she was involved in an incident with two separate motor vehicles in Hilo.
38th Annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival Set for July 13
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will host three local bands and two hālau hula from Hawai‘i Island at the 38th annual Cultural Festival Saturday on July 13.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect Through June 19
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
PHOTO: Big Island Man Injured in Gas Pump Fire
Hawaiʻi Island police report that on June 17, Kona Patrol Officers responded to Patel’s Spirit Gas Station in Captain Cook, for a reported vehicle on fire.
Polystyrene Container Reduction Set for July 1
Food service vendors will be prohibited from providing food to a customer in disposable food service ware that is made from polystyrene foam—“Styrofoam.”
Senators Introduce Reparations Bill for Descendants of Slaves
Senators introduced legislation which establishes a commission to consider proposals for reparations for African-American descendants of slavery.
MISSING: Skyler Waltjen, 17, Hilo & Honomu Areas
Hawaiʻi Island Police report that 17-year-old Skyler Waltjen has been reported missing.
Sales of Single-Family Homes Rise on Big Island
There’s good news for Big Island residents in the market to sell their homes. Your home is probably worth more than last year and more homes are selling…
Interfaith Group to Host Benefit to End Homelessness
Interfaith Communities In Action will hold a benefit to raise money for HOPE Services’ affordable housing project on Sunday, June 23, at Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Pacific Media Group Hires General Manager
Jeffrey A. Schatz is joining Pacific Media Group as its general manager on Hawaiʻi Island. Schatz will work directly with both the Kona and Hilo markets.
Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Gov. Beach Road
An unidentified female has died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday morning on Government Beach Road, 2.8 miles South of Kahakai Boulevard.
Pop on Over to Popover
Co-owners Barb Townsend and son William Townsend partnered up, took over the former Hilo Bake Shop space, and are producing some fantastic baked goods.
Volcano House Announces New Partnership
Volcano House announced Thursday, June 13, 2019, that they have partnered with OLS Hotels & Resorts.
