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South Hilo Crime Report: March 23–April 6, 2018
South Hilo Community Police responded to five burglaries, seven vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins over the 14-day period from March 23 to April 6.
REPORT: Hawai‘i Wages Lower Than U.S. Average
Hawai‘i’s average labor earnings and wages, in general, are lower than the U.S. average.
Legislators Call for Investigation Into Reported NPS Science Censorship
Legislators are asking for an investigation into potential alterations to a scientific report that removed references to human-caused climate change.
HDOT Planning Highway 130 Contraflow Trial Project
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is developing plans to run a trial northbound contraflow lane during morning hours on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road.
HARA Announces Finalists for 41st Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
The annual awards show will celebrate the biggest names in Hawai‘i’s music industry on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Big island
Monday, April 9, 2018, 3:13 a.m.: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Watch for the Big Island through this afternoon.
UPDATE: Officials Continue Search for Missing Canadian
The Coast Guard is searching for a possible person in the water in the vicinity of Champagne Ponds, Big Island, Hawai‘i, on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka Wins Overall 2018 Merrie Monarch Title
The Group Hula ʻAuana & Awards were held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium, where ālau hula performed modern style dances.
Rep. Gabbard Hosted Congress on Your Corner in Hilo
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard hosted a Congress on Your Corner on Friday, April 6, at KTA in Hilo to hear from constituents about their ideas and concerns…
VIDEO, PHOTOS: APRIL 7: Merrie Monarch Royal Parade, Group Hula ʻAuana & Awards
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade Saturday, April 7, 10:30 a.m., through Downtown Hilo.
UPDATE: Weekend Flash Flood Advisory for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 4:45 p.m.
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.
