News
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.
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.
Lizard, Iguana Found on Big Island, O‘ahu
A lizard and an iguana were captured on separate Hawaiian Islands over the last week.
HPD Officer-Involved Shooting in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Police Department has confirmed that an officer-involved shooting took place in Hilo on Wednesday.
BGCBI Donates Time, Kitchen to Thanksgiving Cause
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island hit the kitchen over the weekend, helping The Salvation Army cook 72 Thanksgiving Day turkeys.
Coastal Flooding Could Cause Holiday Travel Dangers
HDOT issued a statewide advisory message Tuesday warning motorists of possible coastal flooding along the shores of all main Hawaiian Islands through Friday.
Salvation Army Thanksgiving Meals on Big Island
The Salvation Army will be providing approximately 5,000 Thanksgiving holiday meals through annual meal events at locations statewide.
Coastal Flooding Possible Through Friday
Coastal flooding is possible this week along all shores of the Hawaiian Islands due to unusually high water levels.
Hawai‘i Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Crimes Involving a Minor
An O‘ahu man is guilty of attempted sexual contact with a minor.
Red Cross Offers Home Fire Safety Tips for Holidays
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to prepare the holiday feast and brush up on home fire safety and prevention within the household.
Highway 132 to Reopen Wednesday
The highway has been restored to its pre-inundation function with two paved travel lanes and shoulders.
