News
Annual Art Contest Open for DOFAW Stamps
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is inviting artists statewide to submit work to the annual art contest depicting game mammals and game birds for the 2020-21 hunting stamp.
HPD Receives Renewed CALEA Accreditation
The Hawaiʻi Police Department earned a renewal of its accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc, also known as CALEA.
Big Island to Get 10 New Buses With Federal Grant
The Federal Transit Administration awarded a $6.5 million grant to the state in order to purchase new buses for Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island.
HPD Releases Updated Warrant List
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list, call the police department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
County Downs Longtime Hilo Homeless Camp
HPD Cpt. Ken Quiocho said homeless individuals had been frequenting the property for the better part of a year and doing so with the knowledge of lot owners.
Police Renew Request in Finding Hilo Man
Police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating 40-year-old Raphael Silva, who was reported missing.
Big Island Weekend Lane Closures: Nov. 22-24
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation issued weekend lane closures schedules. Closures may change at any time without further notice.
Cheese Nips Recalled
The popular box of crackers Cheese Nips, has been recalled due to the potential presence of small food-grade yellow plastic pieces from a dough scraper.
High Surf, Wind Advisories Issued
The high surf advisory is in effect for east facing shores from Upolu Point in North Kohala to South Point in Ka‘ū.
Gale Watch, High Surf Advisory, Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island
A large northwest swell peaked today and will slowly slower through Friday.
Wind Advisory Coming to Big Island Friday
A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected.
Weekly Maunakea Enforcement Stats Released
During the weeklong period covering Nov. 14 to date, has resulted in the issuance of an additional 327 traffic citations and four suspects arrested for four offenses.
Mid-to-Low Elevation Christmas Tree Project in Full Swing
With Christmas approaching the Hawai‘i Agriculture Research Center (HARC) is taking the opportunity to educate the public on Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association’s (HFIA) mid-to-low elevation Christmas Tree Project.
Hilo Man Killed in Korean War ID’d
A Hilo man who served in the Korean War has been identified 70 years after his death.
Solid Waste Facilities Closed for Holiday
All facilities and services will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Search Warrant on South Kohala Home Yields 4 Arrests
Four people were taken into custody after crystal methamphetamine was found in a South Kohala home earlier this month.
Hawaiian Petrel Burrow With Chick Found on Kohala Mountain
An endangered Hawaiian Petrel (‘ua‘u) burrow and a baby chick were found inside the Pu‘u O Umi Natural Reserve Area on Kohala Mountain.
Kea‘au Man Killed In Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan
A Big Island man was one of two soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan Wednesday while supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
Slight Increase in DUI Arrests
Hawai‘i County Police report a slight uptick in the number of DUI arrests from this year compared to the same time last year.
Roy Takemoto Tapped as Managing Director
Takemoto, 65, has served as Executive Assistant to the Mayor since 2016.
