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Students Win Essay Contest on Value of Community Service
Seven essay contest winners, including a Konawaena High School student, were recognized at the 2019 Pro Bono Celebration in the Hawai‘i Supreme Courtroom.
Gabbard Resolution for Release of 9/11 Info
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is demanding transparency for the 9/11 attacks.
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.
Hilo Structure Fire Destroys 1 Home, Damages 2 Others
Hawai‘i Fire Department reports a structure fire in the Wainaku area of Hilo. Currently Pueo Street is closed.
HPD Asks for Help to Identify Sexual Assault Suspect
The incident involves an adult female that occurred on June 15 in the area of Banyan Drive, Hilo.
HPD to Hire New Officers
HPD will soon be filling the vacancies and is looking for qualified people with a desire to serve the Big Island community.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Hilo Teen
Hawai‘i County Police are searching for a 17-year-old Hilo teen reported as missing.
HPD Renews Request for Help Finding Missing Man
Hawaiʻi County Police Department is renewing its request for the public’s help in locating 30-year-old Tyler Gorloff, who was reported as missing.
Red Cross Offers Halloween Safety Tips
We’re on the eve of Halloween. While the holiday is packed with costumes, candy and fun, the American Red Cross put out some tips on how to help keep kids safe while enjoying the festivities.
HPD Announces 14 Promotions
Hawaii County Police Department announced several promotions that will go into effect on Nov. 1.
Rainfall Brings Harmful Bacterias to Hilo Bay, Study Shows
A new study conducted by a team of scientists at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo has found staph and fecal bacteria in Hilo Bay increase with rainfall and river discharge.
More Parking Stalls to be Added at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will add 20 new parking stalls to the overflow parking lot east of Kīlauea Visitor Center.
Flood Advisory Issued for Hāmākua Coast, Hilo, Puna Districts
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Hāmākua Coast and the Hilo and Puna Districts.
HPD Seeks Escaped Convict
The suspect was last seen at the Hale Nani correctional facility on Oct. 1 at about 10 a.m.
Job Affair Brings Potential Employers to Young Adults with Disabilities
Young adults with disabilities had the opportunity to highlight their skills and land their first jobs at the state’s second annual Reverse Job Fair.
DWS Scheduled Work on Māmalahoa Highway
Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19) was congested throughout Tuesday and will be so again on Thursday.
Highway 132 Expected to Open in November
Highway 132 is expected to open in November after it was inundated with lava during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.
Help the Hungry through Annual ‘Check-Out Hunger’ Program
Grocery stores around the state are gearing up for the annual “Check-Out Hunger” program from Hawai‘i Foodbank.
Local Red Cross Nurses to Assist in California Wildfire
Two Hawai‘i Island Red Cross nurses are being deployed today to assist in wildfires burning out of control in both northern and Southern California.
