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Coast Guard, HFD Continue Search for Missing Free Diver
The United States Coast Guard and Hawai’i County Fire Department continues to search for a free diver who was last seen at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing 66-Year-Old Hilo Man
Sixty-six-year-old Hilo man Joseph Whitney has been located.
UPDATE: HPD Locates Missing Honoka’a Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department has located 42-year-old Desma Aniban.
Hilo Man Dies in Single Vehicle Waikoloa Crash
A Hilo man has died following a Thursday afternoon crash in the Waikoloa area.
Afternoon Downpours Expected to Continue
A disturbance high in the atmosphere will continue to support the development of locally heavy showers over leeward Big Island the next couple of afternoons…
DLNR, Mauna Kea ‘Protectors’ Reach Agreement to Remove Tent
Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope project have agreed to take down a large tent ahead of a deadline set by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
UPDATE: Kinoole Street Water Main Break
Service disruption and traffic changes have been caused by a broken water main along Kinoole Street in Hilo.
Afternoon Showers Expected for Kona Side Today
Moderate to fresh trade winds are forecasted to bring passing showers across the islands during the next several days, with rainfall focusing over windward…
Hawaii County Surf Report for Thursday 9/17
Our current fun south-southwest continues to trend down today. A reinforcing swell is likely to begin to build late Thursday…
UPDATE: All Big Island Roadways Reopened
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that all roadways on the Big Island have been reopened.
UPDATE: Flood Advisories, Flash Flood Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued Flood Advisories for both East and West Hawai’i and a Flash Flood Warning for the Kawa Flats area.
Police Arrest Woman in Stolen Vehicle
A Pahoa woman previously wanted on two bench warrants for contempt of court is in jail following a stolen vehicle incident.
Search Continues for Missing Boiling Pots Swimmer
Hawai’i County Fire Department rescuers continue their search for a 62-year-old woman who went missing Monday evening while swimming at Boiling Pots.
Kamehameha Alumni Association Seeks Help for Statue Repair
Monetary and service donations are being sought by the Kamehameha Schools East Hawai’i Alumni Association, Mamalahoa Chapter to restore the King Kamehameha Statue in Hilo.
Hilo Fuel Prices Continue Decline, Kona Steadies
After large drops in fuel prices over the past few weeks across the Big Island, Hilo prices have slightly dropped this week and Kona fuel prices have steadied.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twenty-two motorists were arrested on Big Island roadways in the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
DOE: SBA Scores Show ‘Promise’
Test results show that 48 percent of students are meeting or exceeding the achievements standard in ELA and 41 percent of students tested meet or exceed achievement standards in math.
Health Premiums in Hawai’i on the Rise
The cost of health care is increasing, with a seven percent increase for small businesses since 2003.
