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Missing 70-Year-Old Hilo Man Found
Police are looking for 70 year-old Rex Shimizu, described as 5-feet-7-inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Rep. Gabbard Calls for Immediate Action on COFA REAL ID
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard led a bipartisan letter to the Department of Homeland Security regarding its administrative rules which place undue constraints on COFA migrants seeking to obtain REAL IDs.
HPD Arrests 22 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 27 through June 2, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Send Disaster Relief Bill for Trump’s Signature
The disaster relief legislation passed by a vote of 354-58 and now heads to the president for his signature.
HVNP to Conduct Flight Ops Throughout June
USGS HVO will conduct flights to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation, and to survey for ungulate control and maintenance purposes.
Kona Pacific PC School Offers Mobile Summer Lunch Program
Kona Pacific Public Charter School and volunteers will serve lunch to children up to 18 years old all summer long through the Summer Food Service Program.
‘Game-Changers’ to Be Featured at Waimea Community Meeting
The Hale Kuawehi solar-plus-battery-storage partnership with HELCO and Parker Ranch is one of several game changers on the Waimea Community Association agenda.
Low-Flying Copter to Survey Kīlauea Summit & East Rift Zone
Residents near the Kīlauea Volcano summit and along the East Rift Zone should expect to see and hear a low-flying, yellow helicopter…
17 HPD Recruits Recognized in 89th Class Ceremony
The Hawaiʻi Police Department, County of Hawaiʻi, held a graduation ceremony for 17 new recruits on May 31, 2019, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on the Big Island.
Waikoloa Man Dies From Injuries Following May 16 Collision
A 38-year-old Waikoloa man has died from injuries following a two-vehicle collision that occurred on May 16.
Second Round of Maunakea Rules Hearings Begins June 3
The proposed administrative rules to govern public and commercial activities on UH-managed lands on Maunakea will be an essential resource management tool…
How Are TSA Agents Faring Since Government Shutdown?
TSA agents are seeing pay increases but were the trials they endured enough to motivate change to get them the same protections other federal employees receive?
Small Craft Advisory in Effect Through Monday
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday for leeward and SE shores of Hawai’i Island.
Hawai‘i Island Scheduled Lane Closures: June 3–7
Temporary lane closures are scheduled on Hawai‘i Island from Monday, June 3 through 7, 2019.
Sen. Hirono Honors Legacy of Patsy Mink
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) along with her Senate colleagues introduced a resolution in May commemorating the life and legacy of the late Patsy T. Mink.
Woman Survives House Fire in Ocean View
Fire crews put out a house fire on Bamboo Lane in Ocean View Friday night; a woman escapes unharmed and damages totaled $101,250.
Obituary Notices: Week of June 2, 2019
Obituary notices for the week of June 2, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Hawai‘i Island Tourism Sees Decline in April 2019
Spending decreased by more than 20% on Hawai‘i Island compared with last year.
USGS to Survey Kīlauea Volcano From Summit to Kumukahi
USGS HVO scientists plan to resurvey Kīlauea Volcano’s ground surface to document changes brought about by the 2018 eruption…
Flags Fly at Half-Staff for Virginia Beach Shooting Victims
Flags are flying at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach.
