Hawai'i State News
UPDATE: Police locate escapee Ainakailani Akui
He is 28 years old, 5-foot-eight-inches tall and 145 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is wearing gray sweatpants and sweatshirt.
Kīlauea volcano not erupting despite unrest
The summit of Kīlauea remains at a high level of inflation and eruptive activity is possible in the coming weeks or months.
Monthly volcano update: rate of earthquakes beneath Mauna Loa increased
Shallower seismicity remained stable. All earthquakes below the volcano’s summit and upper-elevation flanks were of small magnitudes.
Coast Guard, partners complete Operation Koa Kai off Big Island
The annual operation, carried out in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Law Enforcement, focused on safeguarding the coastal waters and maritime assets, ensuring the well-being of both residents and visitors to the region.
Schatz helps secure more than $23M to improve Kawaihae Harbor on Big Island
The funding, from the Port Infrastructure Development Program, follows Schatz-authored legislation signed into law last year that made it easier for Hawai‘i to compete for grant funding through this program.
Police arrest female teen following stabbing in Kona on Halloween
At 7:40 p.m., on Oct. 31, Kona patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a community park in the Pualani subdivision in Kailua-Kona. As officers were attempting to break up a crowd, they received a second report of another disturbance on the street fronting the community park.
Big Island police seeking runaway Mary Costner
She is described as Asian with a light complexion and medium build, 5 feet four inches tall, 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Mass-tactical jump operations took place at Pōhakuloa Training Area this Halloween
On Oct. 29, the U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Squad based at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, conducted a High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) jump with soldier insertion into Keamuku Maneuver Area.
Police investigating terroristic threatening case at Hilo High School
At 8:46 a.m. on Nov. , Hilo patrol officers responded to the campus after school officials reported receiving a call from a juvenile on the mainland who stated they were playing an online game with an unidentified gamer who claimed they were bringing a gun to Hilo High School.
New Hawai‘i State Hazard Mitigation Plan adopted
The plan will be used to guide work in the years ahead to reduce or eliminate the harm caused to Hawai‘i and its communities by wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, and other hazards.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association’s free Coffee Leaf Rust Webinar Series continues Nov. 9
The webinar series is provided as a free resource for association members and the broader community.
Big Island police investigating decomposed body found in Ocean View
Shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday, Ka‘ū patrol officers and Area II CIS detectives responded to a property on the 92-2500 block of Ohia Drive after receiving a report of a lifeless body on an empty lot.
Health department issues safety alert warning for over-the-counter eye drops
The eye drops may have been purchased from CVS/Longs Drugs, Target, or Walmart under the following brand names: CVS Health, Target Up & Up and Walmart Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop.
Gov. Green releases $500K for Da Bux Double-Up Program
Da Bux program launched in 2017 and is administered by the Hawai‘i Food Basket, Inc. in partnership with the Hawai‘i Good Food Alliance. The Food Basket estimates that every dollar spent in the program contributes $2.10 to the local economy.
Man charged in machete robbery, car theft
Keone Balai, who remains in custody in lieu of $126,000 bail, is scheduled to make his initial appearance on Tuesday afternoon in Hilo District Court.
Health department issues recall warning for fruit pouches due to elevated lead levels
All lot codes and expiration dates of the Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches are included in this recall as the products may contain elevated levels of lead.
West Hawai‘i Master Gardeners giving away trees this Arbor Day
On Hawaiʻi Island, the West Hawaiʻi Master Gardeners will have free trees available at the Mālama Market parking lot in Ocean View from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Monthly siren, emergency alert system test scheduled for Wednesday
During this monthly test, all Statewide Outdoor Warning Sirens will sound a one-minute Attention Alert Signal (steady tone). A test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is conducted at roughly the same time as the monthly siren sounding, in cooperation with the Hawai‘i broadcast industry.
Police seeking Ocean View woman wanted for questioning
Citizens who wish to remain anonymous can make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300 and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers does not record any calls or subscribe to caller ID.
The Food Basket ‘Ohana Drop’ lands in Na‘alehu on Tuesday
From fresh vegetables, breads, meats and other essential food items, these ‘Ohana Drops’ offer communities the opportunity to drive through the line once, and receive food to help sustain their families to the next paycheck with no personal questions asked.
