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Mayor Kim Checks Out of Hospital, Returning Home Sunday
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has checked out of the hospital and will return home to Hilo on Sunday.
Hilo Man, 78, Charged in Sexual Assault Case
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 78-year-old Hilo man with sexual offenses in connection with an incident reported on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Waimea.
State Consumer Protection Office Investigating Zippy’s Security Breach
State of Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection offers advice to Zippy’s customers after data breach.
Alaska Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at HNL
Alaska Airlines Flight 145 was heading from Seattle to HNL Friday night when an oil filter bypass light alerted pilots of a problem with one of the two engines.
HFD Rescues Three in Highway 19 Accident
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to an accident on Highway 19 near the 22-mile marker by Maulua Gulch on Friday, April 27, 2018, at 1:09 p.m.
Zippy’s Hilo Restaurant Identified in Security Incident
On Friday, March 9, Zippy’s Restaurants, including the Hilo location, learned of a security incident involving its credit and debit card processing system.
South Hilo Crime Report: April 6–19, 2018
South Hilo Community Police responded to five burglaries, eight vehicle thefts and 10 vehicle break-ins over the 14-day period between April 6 and 19.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: March 2018
Hāmākua Coast Community Police responded to one burglary, eight thefts, two drug-related incidents, one assault, one vehicle theft and four criminal property damage incidents.
Partial Closure of Beach Park Due to Coral Spawning
Kahalu‘u Beach Park will be closed from 7 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1 and 2, 2018, due to anticipated coral spawning events.
VIDEO: Large Overflow Onto Halema‘uma‘u Crater Floor
The USGS reported that at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018, a new overflow began on Halema‘uma‘u crater floor.
HVO: What’s Next for Kīlauea?
The past few weeks have been exciting for volcano watchers on Hawai‘i Island, especially for visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park overlook…
Hōkūleʻa to Depart Hilo for Miloliʻi and Kawaihae
Legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is scheduled to depart Hilo for Miloliʻi tomorrow, Friday, April 27.
Hilo Girl, 16, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing.
County Releases Kalapana Vendor Information Sheet
The information sheet contained in this article was distributed to Kalapana area vendors.
Visitor Statistics Results for First Quarter 2018
The following statement regarding Hawai‘i’s visitor statistics was issued by George D. Szigeti, president and CEO of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA).
Farmers to Benefit from New KSBE Post-Harvest Facility
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Island Campus announces they held a blessing this week to mark the completion of construction of an agricultural post-harvest processing facility in East Hawai‘i.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Special Counsel
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued a following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved bipartisan legislation to protect the Special Counsel.
Southwest to Serve Four Hawai‘i Airports
Southwest Airlines unveiled plans to serve four Hawaiʻi destinations—Kona International Airport at Keahole, Kahului on Maui, Līhue on Kaua‘i and Honolulu.
UPDATE: Mayor Kim in Stable Condition, Weighing Options
Mayor Harry Kim has been medevaced to The Queens Medical Center as a precautionary measure after experiencing chest pains early Thursday.
‘USS Preble’ to Return to Pearl Harbor
The TRCSG deployment is an example of the Navy’s routine presence in waters around the globe, displaying commitment to stability, regional cooperation and economic prosperity for all nations.
