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Cop on Top Fundraiser for Special Olympics
The Hawai‘i Police Department will sponsor the 14th annual Cop on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics at the Hilo and Kona Walmart Stores from Aug. 17 to 19.
Program Seeks Aspiring Big Island Farmers
The Kohala Center will once again serve as the host site for the second Hawai‘i Island cohort of the state’s largest farmer training program.
New Hawai‘i Data Book Released
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) today released the 2016 edition of the State of Hawaii Data Book.
Debris From Downed Army Helicopter Found Off O‘ahu
Coast Guard and Army personnel responded last night to a report of a downed Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with five crew members aboard. Two Black Hawk aircrews were reportedly conducting training between Kaʻena Point on O‘ahu’s North Shore and Dillingham Airfield at the time communications were lost sometime after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Watchstanders […]
Special Weather Statement Issued by National Weather Service
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 …
King Tides Expected to Create Coastal Flooding
Our current south-southwest has peaked and Wednesday this swell will slowly fade out. South-southeast swell is forecast for the second part…
UPDATE: North Kona Emergency Water Restriction Continues
All residents and customers in North Kona must immediately restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking and hygiene purposes) only.
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…
