Hawai'i State News
Honolulu man cited for illegal take and possession of fish
The DLNR said an officer with its Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) responded to a complaint shortly after 10 p.m. on Mar. 21, and upon arriving at the scene, saw Moufa with dozens of fish in the back seat of a car.
Hawai‘i Police Department publicizes staff promotion
“Scott has been in the position of Area I Major for some time in an acting capacity,” said Deputy Police Chief Reed Mahuna in a statement. “He has done a terrific job and we are very excited to be able to make his promotion permanent.”
Merrie Monarch travelers reminded of ʻōhiʻa quarantine
Plant quarantine inspectors will be stationed at airports in Hilo and Kona to collect any ʻōhiʻa material which will be respectfully returned to the native forests on Hawai‘i Island. During last year’s Merrie Monarch travel period, PQB inspectors intercepted 31 lei poʻo (head lei) in Hilo and 12 lei poʻo in Kona.
Big Island invited to free screening of award-winning Duke Kahanamoku film, “Waterman”
The April 4 screening at the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy will be followed by a Q&A with film co-producer and school alumnus Bill Pratt.
Glenwood Transfer Station to close March 25 through May 15
During the Glenwood Transfer Station’s closure period, the Volcano Transfer Station will be open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until construction is completed.
North Kohala home ‘fully engulfed’ by fire Friday night
No one was injured in the blaze, which fully engulfed a two-story single-family dwelling, according to a fire department report.
This Sunday: Kamuela Philharmonic to present ‘Greatness from Start to Finish’
The Philharmonic will showcase a musical journey featuring Franz Josef Haydn’s Symphony No. 1, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and Jessie Montgomery’s 2024 Grammy Award-winning piece, “Rounds” for piano and string orchestra.
Update: Wind advisory on Big Island summits canceled
Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution walking and driving.
Big Island weekly lane closures: March 23-29
In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day and Good Friday there will be no Highway 130 contraflow on March 26 and March 29.
Police searching for Puna man considered to be armed and dangerous
Reno Maurice Kulakau Mendoza is wanted on a warrant of arrest for sex assault and domestic-related offenses.
Chips Ahoy, incense candles, fruit left as offerings at Kīlauea summit
Recent visitors to Kaluapele, the summit area of Kīlauea, have left behind roasting pans filled with meat, poke to unopened packages of Chips Ahoy cookies, fruit, candy bars and burning incense sticks. Officials from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park say they’ve been left as offerings to pay respects to Pelehonuamea, the elemental deity of volcanism and […]
Update: Puna woman Ku‘uipo Thomas located in good health
Thomas was last seen in February but was not reported missing until recently.
Reality TV show fined for permit violations at Ka‘iwi State Scenic Shoreline on O‘ahu
On Feb. 16, the Division of State Parks was notified of a possible special use permit violation associated with the filming of the TV series “Rescue: HI Surf.”
Park service extends comment period on congestion solutions at Kīlauea summit area
The community now has until March 31 to provide input on the Kīlauea Summit Area and Corridor Management Plan.
Mediation center’s free ‘Finding Solutions, Growing Peace’ talk series returns Thursday
This month’s speaker is Dr. Colby Miyose on the topic “Understanding & Empathizing with Differing Conflict Styles.”
Rock music’s Michele Rundgren is selling Tiki ‘Iniki – the only tiki bar on Kaua‘i
Michele and her husband, rock star Todd Rundgren, opened Tiki ‘Iniki on the North Shore of the Garden Isle in 2013.
Report: Class of 2023 high school graduates persist amid pandemic obstacles
The Class of 2023 College and Career Readiness Indicator report details the achievements of 11,538 students across 65 public schools including public charters.
Big Island Press Club celebrates retired judge, dishonors Hawai‘i emergency administrator
Daniel Foley received the Torch of Light for his work in guiding the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct. James Barros received the Lava Tube dishonor for support of a “Constitutionally questionable” law.
Hawai‘i Island police seeking 17-year-old runaway Jaymelynn Pua-Queja
Jaymelynn Pua-Queja of Nā‘ālehu is believed to be in the Hilo area.
Attorney general: Phase One report on Maui wildfires to be released next month
The Phase One report analyzes how the fire incident unfolded, based on science, during the first 24 to 72 hours of the fire and its aftermath, and includes a comprehensive timeline of events.
