Hawai'i State News

 Police seek missing Kamuela man Francisco Manalo

Manalo has a medical condition which requires medication.

Police renew request for endangered Kailua-Kona woman Kunzang Yuthok

She is considered endangered as she is in need of medication for a medical condition.

New videos promote understanding of civil rights in Hawai‘i

The videos empower individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind to self-advocate for their civil rights.

Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is Feb. 3

Spend the day to experience Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts, plus hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, traditional tea ceremony, food preparation by local chefs and craft vendors.

Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads

So far this year, there have been 841 DUI arrests compared with 874 during the same period last year. This is a decrease of 3.8%.

Vice Speaker Ilagan to host ‘Twelve Days of Puna Town Halls’

These meetings aim to facilitate outreach and engagement with residents in the Puna community.

Hawai‘i County requesting bids from mobile vending stand operators

Prospective bidders must file a notice of intent to bid on or before Nov. 27 to the Office of the Purchasing Division.

Neighborhood Place of Puna awarded $2.5 million to help East Hawai‘i families

Neighborhood Place of Puna plans to use its Day 1 Families Fund grant to reduce the number of families and children experiencing homelessness in Hawai‘i County.

Big Island police urge public to drive safely this Thanksgiving

This year there have been 33 traffic fatalities on Hawai‘i Island roads, with impairment a factor in 14, or 42%, of those deaths.

Chain of Craters Road and adjacent sites reopen

Areas accessed by Chain of Craters Road, including coastal backcountry sites, Kulanaokuaiki Campground, Keanakākoʻi and the Devastation Trail and parking area, are now open.  

County of Hawai‘i closing all solid waste facilities for Thanksgiving

This annual closure also includes the East Hawai‘i Organics Facility, the West Hawai‘i Organics Facility, the Hilo Reload Station, the HI-5 redemption centers at County facilities, and the Reuse Centers.

Total Force Integration in the Pacific makes history with Hawai‘i’s largest airdrop

The Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center rotation is a large-scale training exercise that enables collaboration between 5,300 Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard members from across the U.S. Joint Forces, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and Thailand.

Big Island police seek runaway Kingston Rikar

Rikar was last seen in the Pahoa area on Nov. 20 at approximately 6:30 a.m. wearing a red t-shirt and black pants.

Wanted individuals arrested during Big Island warrant sweep

The warrant sweep arrested people for offenses ranging from contempt of court, probation violation, probation no bail and failure to appear.

Hawai’i Police Activities League helps out at Keiki Rodeo

This event was part of the preparations for the upcoming finals scheduled for April 13, 2024. It was organized by the Hawai’i Keiki Rodeo Association.

Park expands area closures as unrest in Kīlauea volcano increases

As a precaution, the park has closed Chain of Craters Road at the intersection near Devastation parking lot and nearby areas.

Couple charged in theft of Ford van from Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

The couple was granted supervised release by Hilo District Court Judge Jeffrey Hawk over prosecutors’ objections.

State renews call for homeowners to help house Maui wildfire survivors

While more than 500 families who lost their homes in the devastating Aug. 8 blazes have been placed, but thousands of displaced families are still languishing in temporary shelters

Police seeking 65-year-old Kunzang Yuthok of Kailua-Kona

She was last seen wearing dark-colored shorts, unknown-colored shirt, and light blue-colored walking shoes.

Mayor Roth signs Bill 72, establishing preference for local families

Bill 72 amends key provisions of Hawaiʻi County’s Affordable Housing Policy to enhance access to affordable housing for those who live and work on Hawaiʻi Island.
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