In Case You Missed It
Update: Daniel K. Inouye Highway reopens after 3-car crash
Vehicles involved in the crash included an SUV, sedan and pickup truck.
Hilo man taken into custody following 9-hour standoff at residence
While the suspect was barricaded in the residence, he threatened to burn and blow up the house.
Hawai‘i Island police investigate Waikōloa house fire
No one was injured in the fire and the residence is considered a total loss. HFD personnel are investigating the cause of the fire.
Big Island police arrest 14 motorists for DUI during week of March 4-10
So far this year, there have been 184 DUI arrests compared with 203 during the same period last year, a decrease of 9.4%.
Big Island weekly lane closures: March 16-22
Closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
County Council to consider proposed lower Puna water study examining possible health impacts of geothermal operations
The study aims to build on previous assessments by sampling more sites and conducting more analysis throughout its duration.
Hawai‘i Island police ID California woman killed in car crash along Hāmākua Coast
Hawai‘i Police Department’s East Hawai‘i Traffic Enforcement Unit launched a negligent homicide investigation, which is currently ongoing.
First Hawaiian monk seal pup of the year born on O‘ahu
This young male’s ID is PO1 because he’s the first Oʻahu pup of the year. But PO1 also recently received a special name, Makana, named by students with the fifth-grade class at Kahuku Elementary School.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help after two vehicles vandalized in Kona
On Feb. 21, a 43-year-old woman reported to police that her vehicle, and the vehicle of a friend, had been vandalized while parked in a parking lot in the 75-5600 block of Kuakini Highway.
Hawai‘i House of Representatives passes $11.3 billion state budget
Although the House draft of the state budget focuses heavily on addressing expenses related to the Maui wildfires, House Finance Chair Kyle Yamashita has said core services throughout the state must be maintained.
Get ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Waimea this Friday
“Come share your thoughts, ideas and concerns, while also getting to know the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to keep our community safe,” the Hawai‘i Police Department said.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 14-20: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, enroll your keiki in a Spring Break program, explore the moon and more
There’s once again something for everybody to enjoy during the next week around the island.
Public input sought on how to shape future management of Hawai‘i tourism
A website was launched to provide information about the study. The site includes an online public survey. Anyone who has an interest in Hawai‘i tourism is invited to take the survey and share their thoughts.
Proposed coffee labeling bill moves from House to Senate committees for hearing
On March 7, House Bill 2298 passed the House with amendments and was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary Senate committees for a hearing.
Researchers: Olympic tower construction could damage Tahiti reef ecosystem
A new study by researchers from the University of Hawai‘i and Arizona State University along with community partners in Tahiti found that just dredging the site would cause at least $1.3 million in damage to the live reef habitat.
Big Island police renew request for information about suspect in Waikōloa burglaries
23-year-old Tyson Stephens is also a person of interest in three additional burglaries, two trespassing investigations and an additional unauthorized entry of dwelling incident in the same area.
Big Island Substance Abuse Council installs 2 new Narcan vending machines in Hilo
Narcan is safe and easy to use, and the vending machines make the medication free and easy to access.
US Army issues Big Island convey alerts for Wednesday through Friday
“This training is critical to ensure military units and service members are ready to accomplish their mission and return home safely,” according to the US Army Garrison Hawai‘i Public Affairs Office.
Blessing ceremony celebrates completion of accessibility project at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo
The project’s primary goal was to enhance accessibility throughout the park to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. It is one of several projects around the Big Island to ensure county parks meet the act’s requirements and make them more accessible.
Hilo man facing charges following theft of stolen company van
Hawai‘i Island police announced they had arrested 23-year-old Dylan Riley Balangatan of Hilo on March 12, charging him with auto theft and theft.
