In Case You Missed It
Big Island weekly lane closures: Sept. 14-20
September 14, 2024 · 1:00 PM UTC
All projects are weather permitting.
Wall Street Journal: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa one of nation’s best colleges
September 13, 2024 · 8:00 PM UTC
More than 54,000 students and alumni were surveyed online for the ranking between January and May 2024.
Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival returns to Kona following yearslong hiatus
September 13, 2024 · 3:00 PM UTC
The two-day event had not been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six previously suspended school bus routes restored in East Hawai‘i
September 13, 2024 · 1:00 PM UTC
In August, 108 bus routes statewide were suspended, impacting 2,900 students, due to a lack of bus drivers. Over the past several weeks, routes have slowly been restored.
Volcano Watch – Recent intrusions follow pattern of previous events
September 13, 2024 · 11:00 AM UTC
An intrusion is an injection of magma into rock, that causes ground deformation and seismicity but does not result in an eruption.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police locate woman missing since Monday
September 13, 2024 · 3:50 AM UTC
Jannefer Kaspar is described as five-feet five-inches tall and 120 pounds.
Hawai‘i Island police respond to crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
September 12, 2024 · 10:15 PM UTC
While the road is open, crews will be working in the area for the next several hours.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding wanted man
September 12, 2024 · 9:09 PM UTC
The man is wanted for several outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in a theft investigation.
Update: Hilo teen charged, to appear in court in connection to online threats to schools
September 12, 2024 · 8:09 PM UTC
On Wednesday evening, Hawai‘i police were alerted to various posts on social media relating to members of a notorious gang being on the island and potentially planning to go to a school in Hilo on Thursday.
Finalists for UH President named, public forums throughout counties scheduled
September 12, 2024 · 8:00 PM UTC
Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez will be introduced through a series of open houses and public forums scheduled in each of the four counties.
Acting Lt. Grad Elarionoff of Hawai‘i police honored as 2024 Officer of the Year
September 12, 2024 · 3:00 PM UTC
Acting Lt. Elarionoff was honored for his efforts in leading investigations that successfully interrupted two high-end drug trafficking organizations.
Parker School senior named prestigious National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
September 12, 2024 · 1:00 PM UTC
Benjamin Tang is placed among the top 1% of all high school seniors in the nation.
Top 10 things to do on the Big Island Sept. 12-18: Read some poetry, learn about manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of an iconic music album and more
September 12, 2024 · 11:00 AM UTC
Read some poetry, learn about the majestic manta rays or celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic music albums of all time.
Affray at football game leads to arrest for assault after young girl knocked down
September 12, 2024 · 2:25 AM UTC
Tyler Anthony Ikaika Iopa was stepping backwards when his elbow unintentionally struck a young girl in the head.
Additional charges for armed, dangerous Papa‘ikou man Jordan Botelho
September 12, 2024 · 1:55 AM UTC
Jordan Botelho was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by police operating on a tip when he was arrested on Sept. 9.
Hawai‘i Police Department seeks 60-year-old man last seen in Hilo on Sept. 7
September 12, 2024 · 12:11 AM UTC
Jeffrey Clarkson is described by police as Caucasian, five feet nine inches tall and 220 pounds.
Update: Wastewater discharge advisory canceled at Kailua-Kona Pier
September 11, 2024 · 11:15 PM UTC
Sewage had spilled into the ocean near and around the Kailua-Kona pier beginning Sunday afternoon.
Multi-agency exercise will simulate a search and rescue mission for missing mariners off Hawai‘i Island
September 11, 2024 · 1:00 PM UTC
The exercise will take place in the ocean and air from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the Coast Guard, Hawai’i Fire Department, Hawai‘i Ocean Safety, and the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Flags lowered in remembrance of September 11
September 11, 2024 · 11:00 AM UTC
Congress passed a joint resolution on Dec. 18, 2001, to declare September 11 as Patriot Day.
Public tip to police leads to arrest of wanted East Hawai‘i man
September 11, 2024 · 2:40 AM UTC
Police received a call Monday that the suspect was in a vehicle leaving Honomū Town.
