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Officer Recognized for Proactive Efforts in Finding Wanted Persons, Drugs

The East Hawaiʻi Aloha Exchange Club has named Officer Christopher Jelsma as the “Officer of the Month” for October.

Annual Tsunami Drill to Take Place at Hilo Airport

The Hilo International Airport (ITO) will host the state’s annual tsunami evacuation exercise next week

Big Island Road Closures: Nov. 30-Dec. 6

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has issued road and lane closures for the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 6. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

High Wind Advisory Issued For Parts of Big Island

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory for Hawaii Island throughout the day.

Maunakea Enforcement Results in 3 Arrests, 329 Citations

The traffic initiative on Maunakea began on Aug. 15.

Small Craft Advisory

A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.

Autopsy of 4-Year-Old Says She Died of Stabbing

Detectives from the Area I Juvenile Aid Section are continuing the investigation.

Jackie Rey’s, Salvation Army Feed 1,200 on Thanksgiving

More than 100 volunteers and around a dozen paid employees spend significant time Thanksgiving week putting together the charity event.

Vehicle Registration Kiosks to Close for Maintenance

No late fees will be assessed on November renewals.

HFD Snuffs out Small Brushfire in N. Hawaii, Road Remains Closed

Hawai‘i Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Grace said the brushfire ignited directly across from the entrance to Spencer Beach Park.

Outstanding Warrants on Big Island: Updated List

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Unidentified Burglary Suspect Wanted by Police

The suspect was captured on video.

HPD Seeks Missing Hilo Man

Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Jerome Duarte of South Hilo Patrol.

Transfer Station Closures Around Big Island

Several Hawai‘i Island transfer stations are closed following the Thanksgiving holiday.

North Hawai‘i Resource Fair set for Waimea

Support and resource booths will be geared toward students, families, kūpuna and the wider community.

Coastal Flood Watch, Small Craft Advisory

Coastal flooding is possible early Friday morning along all shores of the Hawaiian Islands due to unusually high water levels during peak tides.

Kalapana Without Well Service Until at Least Early Next Year

While both water sources are down, DWS will continue hauling water to the Kalapana community in tanker trucks to meet demand. 

Five Arrested After Altercation With Police

Assaulting a police officer who is engaged in the performance of duty is a class C felony punishable by up to five years in prison.

HPD Investigating Death of 4-Year-Old Child

Detectives from the Area I Juvenile Aid Section are continuing this investigation, which is classified as manslaughter.

Suspect Sought in Officer-Involved Shooting

The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred in Hilo involving the discharge of weapons by two on-duty officers.
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