Hawai'i State News

Police continue search for missing Pa‘auilo woman

Gibson has not been seen or heard from since early November 2023, when a family member went to check on her at her residence in the Kalōpā area off of Highway 19, near the 39-mile marker.

National Park Service completes Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Air Tour Management Plan

The plan provides for the continuation of air tours at reduced levels over the park and within a half-mile of its boundary to protect natural and cultural resources, wilderness, the integrity of Native Hawaiian sacred sites and ceremonial areas, and visitor experiences. 

Police seeking Ocean View man wanted on warrant

Dorson Behrendt, who also goes by the name “Buddy,” is described as 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair.

Update: Police find runaway Kaila Harris

Harris is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 120 pounds, with shoulder-length brown hair, brown eyes, and nose piercing.

Police renew request seeking whereabouts of Ocean View woman wanted on warrants

Justina Alves is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo on her left neck area that reads “Ronald.”

Police investigate Kona drowning

The victim was participating in a guided diving tour offshore of the Kailua Pier when he became unresponsive.

Task force seizes large amount of illegal fireworks

Aerial fireworks have long been prohibited in Hawaiʻi because of the risk they pose in causing injuries or property damage.

Gov. Green names Mizuno to serve as next leader of homelessness team

John Mizuno will succeed James Koshiba, who laid the groundwork for Gov. Green’s campaign to reduce chronic homelessness and provide housing solutions for the disadvantaged.

Update: Flood Advisory canceled for North Kona, South Kohala

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding is imminent or occurring.

State of Hawaiʻi Issues $750M in general obligation bonds

In preparation for the bond sale, Gov. Green, Director of Finance Luis Salaveria, and other senior state officials met with bond rating agencies that included S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings, to facilitate their review of the state’s credit quality.

Major land, cash gift for affordable housing in Waimea

One of the largest donations of its kind—282 acres for affordable housing.

Portions of Maunakea, including summit, now part of Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places

The lands, after any necessary revisions or edits to the nomination, will be forwarded by the state to the federal government to be considered for listing the lands on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dec. 21 free talk explores ‘Designing eviction mediation as a tool for violence reduction’

In this talk, participants will dive into dispute resolution solutions that can keep those involved in housing conflicts safe.

Update: Police locate suspect wanted in Waimea assault investigation

An elderly female reported David Manuel Clark grabbed her without permission.

Millions of dollars proposed for wildfire mitigation and response

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) has primary responsibility for fire pre-suppression and firefighting on the one million acres of state land under its jurisdiction.

State announces $700M settlement in Google Play Store misconduct lawsuit

Google will pay $630 million in restitution, minus costs and fees, to consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September of this year and were harmed by anti-competitive practices.

Young Brothers updates cargo availability as unfavorable ocean conditions continue

Because of the delayed arrival in Hilo, regularly scheduled Hilo to Honolulu sailing will now depart today and is estimated to arrive Wednesday in Honolulu. There are no changes to cargo acceptance or gate hours at the Port of Hilo.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company seek comments on electrical transmission line relocation project 

The project is considered Phase 3 of Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company’s efforts to upgrade and harden the 3400 Line, which spans from Puna to just outside the park’s boundary on the Kaʻū side.  

School Based Health Centers expand coverage to Kalaniana’ole Elementary and Intermediate and Konawaena Middle and High School

The School Based Health Centers provide much needed services to families, including those with barriers to care: parents who are working multiple jobs, are underinsured or low income, families who speak English as a second language or for those who are newly arrived to this country.

Army Corps achieves response complete at Sector 15

“This is a tremendous milestone for the Hawai‘i Formerly Used Defense Site program, our partners and the community,” said Lt. Col. Ryan Pevey, commander USACE Honolulu District.
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