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Surveillance Camera Captures Hilo Theft Suspect
The HPD is asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a theft from a Hilo store.
Maui Girl Captures 2018 Miss Aloha Hula Title
Maui’s Shalia Kapuau‘ionalani Kikuyo Kamakaokalani, 21, from Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka under the direction of kumu hula Napua Grieg captured the 2018 title.
DLNR Seeks Input on the DEIS for Kealakekua Bay Park
The public is invited to discuss the draft EIS for Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park on Saturday, April 14, at Konawaena Elementary School.
Ainaloa Residential Fire
Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a residential fire reported in Ainaloa.
Former Sen. Akaka Dies at Age 93
Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, the first native Hawaiian to serve in the Senate, died early this morning at the age of 93.
Rep. Gabbard Questions Leaders on False Missile Alert; Outreach Event in Hilo
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard questioned state and federal leaders on Thursday, April 5, about the false ballistic missile alert.
HPD Receives Report of Men Impersonating Police Officers
The HPD received a report at approximately on April 1 about two men impersonating police officers on Highway 19 near the 21-mile marker near Maulua Gulch.
Hawai‘i Volcano Overflight: Amazing Volcano Vortices!
A pink rainbow, amazing votices and a plethora of lava flows made for a spectacular lava overflight for the Paradise Helicopters crew on March 29, 2018.
Kohala Hospital Receives ‘Makeover’ Funding
Kohala Hospital will receive much-needed renovations following the release of capital improvement project funds that were recently released by Gov. David Ige.
Hawai‘i County’s Homeless Coordinator Resigns
County of Hawai‘i Homeless Coordinator Lance Niimi has submitted his resignation, effective March 31, 2018.
15-Year-Old Puna Boy Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Puna boy who was reported missing.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Island to Receive Over $500K for New Accessible Buses
The DOT will award $576,000 in funding to the County of Hawai‘i Mass Transit Agency (Hele-On Bus) for the purchase and deployment of new accessible buses.
APRIL 4 UPDATE: Merrie Monarch Arts Fair, Hōʻike Performances, ‘Imiloa Programs
KAPA Radio, Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s Cultural Enrichment Programming and Hōʻike performances…
UPDATE: Project Runway Stars Shine at Merrie Monarch Festival Fashion Show
Hawai‘i’s top fashion designers held Preview Fashion Show during Merrie Monarch Festival week at Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo.
SHOPO Endorses Hanabusa for Governor
The State of Hawai‘i Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) unanimously endorsed Colleen Hanabusa as governor of Hawai‘i.
CNHA to Host Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Board of Directors and Policy Center are preparing for a substantive forum with candidates running for governor.
DLNR Statement on Circuit Court Ruling on Pōhakuloa Training Area
A written stewardship plan needs to include regular monitoring and inspections, inspection reports with recommendations, procedures for addressing violations and debris removal plans.
Big Island Libraries Offer Free Events in April
Hawai‘i Island libraries will present free events in April 2018.
KapohoKine Adventures Raises $2,500 for Polynesian Voyaging Society
KapohoKine Adventures helped coordinate a once-in-a-lifetime community experience for those who wanted to be the first to welcome the Hōkūleʻa…
EnVision Maunakea Report Delivers Insights Into Complexities
The diverse voices of the Hawai‘i Island community converge in exploration of the meaning, challenges, future, solutions and forward movement of Maunakea.
