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HCCC Staff Thwart Detainee Escape Efforts
Keanu Krause attempted to escape by scaling a perimeter fence, while being escorted to his housing unit at approximately 9:30 a.m. today.
HPD Task Force Efforts Result in 27 Arrests
Hawaiʻi Island police task force was directly involved in or assisted with investigations that led to the arrests of 27 suspects for a wide range of offenses.
Big Island Police Searching for Ryan Yuen
Ryan Yuen, 43, is wanted for four offenses that include one warrant of arrest for probation violation and three contempts of court.
Sen. Brian Schatz Rebukes Trump’s Press Conference Remarks
“As a Jew, as an American, as a human, words cannot express my disgust and disappointment. This is not my President,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz tweeted today.
Hāmākua Man Arrested in Connection With Waipio Murder
Wayne Teves was arrested at his Waipiʻo Valley residence and charged with second-degree murder and carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a felony.
New SSW Swell Expected to Fill in Today
A new south-southwest is forecast to fill in and build through Tuesday but only up to about waist high. Wednesday swell will slowly fade out. South-southeast…
Winds up to 20 mph or More Today
Trade wind weather is forecast to continue for the state through the work week with clouds and showers mainly in our usual windward and mauka spots embedded…
Public Potable Water Distribution Stations Set Up for North Kona
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply reported on Monday, Aug. 14, at 2:30 p.m., that the Honokohau Deepwell located in North Kona is out of service.
Macadamia Nut Plant Fire Causes $105,000 in Damages
A fire at the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation processing plant in Hilo on Monday, Aug. 14, caused $105,000 in damages.
Oceanview Man Dies Following Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision
A 25-year-old Captain Cook man died after being hit by a pickup truck on Sunday evening, Aug. 13, in Kailua-Kona.
Big Island Residents Rally for Charlottesville
Big Island residents gathered at the King Kamehameha Statue on Sunday, Aug. 13, for The Peace Vigil: Be the Light in response to the death of Heather Heyer…
Two Women Wanted for Questioning in Connection With Use of Stolen Credit Card
The HPD is asking for help in identifying the two persons in connection with a Theft and Fraud Use of Credit Card that occurred in stores in North Kohala.
Trade Wind Weather Prevails This Week
Trade wind weather is forecast through the work week with clouds and showers focusing over our usual windward and mauka areas. The lee side of the…
Trade Swell Holds, Small South Swell Fills in
Our current small south swell is expected to ease on Monday. A new south-southwest is forecast to fill in and build through Tuesday but only up to about…
Fire Hydrant Flow Test in Kamuela
A fire hydrant flow test on Pu‘u Huluhulu Road and Lālāmilo Farm Road in Kamuela is scheduled between 9 and 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14.
Maunakea Skies Talk: Using Basalt to Learn How to Build on Other Planets
‘Imiloa’s Maunakea Skies talk this month will feature Rodrigo Romo, program manager at PISCES, on Friday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m.
DLNR to Hold Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Meeting
A public meeting on sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation will be held on Aug. 17 in the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street in Hilo.
Meeting to Introduce N. Kohala Ag Water Study
A public information meeting to initiate the North Kohala Agricultural Water Study will take place on Aug. 16, at the Kohala Village Hub – Barn in North Kohala.
1st Annual Waimea Preparathon Scheduled
The 1st Annual Waimea Preparathon is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noon at Kuhio Hale.
Emergency Water Restriction Notice for North Kona
An Emergency Water Restriction notice is in effect for North Kona. The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply Honokohau Deepwell is out of service; all residents and customers in North Kona must immediately restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes) only. Cease all irrigation activities. Cause of failure is […]
