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WANTED: HPD Seeking Two Pāhoa Robbery Suspects
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for two people and a van in connection with a robbery that occurred at about 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, in Pāhoa.
Disability Organization Outraged at Trump’s Name Calling
The Ruderman Family Foundation denounced the insult tweeted by President Trump at an MSNBC show anchor and former Congressman, referring to him as a “psycho.”
Hawai‘i County DMV Operations Resume
The Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division is extending the renewal deadline for vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses from June 30 to July 7.
Subs, Part-Time Teacher Not Entitled to $56M in Back Wages
Hawai‘i Supreme Court: Certain substitute and part-time teachers who had worked for the state between 2000 and 2012 are not entitled to back wages or interest.
HELCO Explains June 28 Outage
About 21,000 Big Island HELCO customers experienced a brief power interruption due to a sudden loss of power generation.
Resources Available for Those Impacted by Travel Ban
In anticipation of certain portions of President Trump’s Executive Order, taking partial effect today, resources have been made available to local residents.
Big Island Surf Report: Nothing Exciting Today
Our current south-southwest swell continues to fade and no storm activity is forecast for the near term. Will keep an eye on it….
Breezy Today, Increased Showers Expected Soon
Breezy trade winds will now continue through Friday before slowing down a bit over the weekend. Increased showers are expected to be more likely from Thursday…
Four Arrested in Connection With 2015 Murder of Hōlualoa Man
The Hawai‘i Police Department has arrested four individuals for the murder of a 71-year-old Hōlualoa man from August 2015.
Kea‘au Structure Destroyed in Fire
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to the report of a structure blaze in Kea‘au on Sunday, June 25, 2017.
UH Receives Presigious Research Accreditation
UH is now recognized as a top research institution that follows rigorous standards for ethics, quality and protections while conducting human research.
HPD UPDATE: 4 Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
Hawai’i Island police are asking the public’s assistance with locating four men wanted for outstanding bench warrants.
Hawai‘i Ramps Up Efforts Against Mosquito-Borne Disease
The state of Hawai‘i has recently reached several milestones in mosquito-borne disease prevention and response.
SSW & NE Swells Fading Today for Big Island
Our current south-southwest swell is slowly fading Wednesday. A couple more swells are expected for June 29th and July 3rd…
Breezy Winds Forecast for Today Before Slowing
Breezy trade winds are expected to continue through Thursday. Winds are forecast to slow down a bit over the weekend. Dry and stable conditions…
Over 5,000 Join Rep. Gabbard Hurricane, Disaster Preparedness Town Hall
More than 5,000 residents of Hawai‘i’s Second Congressional District participated in Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s interactive “Telephone Town Hall.”
Volcano Overflight: Lava Delta Expands to Three Acres
“A lava lake in rare form, gorgeous pahoehoe flows above the Pali, and lots of visible lava on the over three-acre ocean entry lava delta!”
AARP: Senate’s Age Tax Would Slam Seniors
A new analysis of the Senate’s proposed healthcare bill shows that older Hawai‘i residents would pay much higher premiums or go without insurance coverage.
Kohala Golf Park Project Asks for Community’s Help
The Kohala Golf Park Project is an effort to resurrect the Kamehameha Golf Center located in Kapa‘au.
Big Island Residents Halt Punalu‘u Excavation
Big Island residents expressed outrage and disbelief in reaction to a tour boat operator who used heavy machinery to excavate the historic Punalu‘u Wharf.
