News
Water Interruptions Expected in Puakō
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply (DWS) issued a message Thursday a little before 4 p.m. noting a water main break off Puakō Beach Drive.
UH Enrollment Drops Across the State
Enrollment across the University of Hawai‘i’s 10 campuses statewide dipped roughly 2% in the fall 2019 semester as compared to the year before.
HPD Nab Wanted Man in West Hawai‘i
The 31-year-old male known to frequent the Kona area was wanted on numerous outstanding bench warrants.
Wetter Than Average Wet Season to Hit Hawai‘i
NOAA on Thursday released its wet season outlook, which projects higher than normal precipitation totals across the state.
Police Seek Suspects in South Kona Burglary
Authorities are reaching out to the public to identify suspects connected to a burglary in South Kona.
Maunakea Traffic Citations top 5,000
The Hawai‘i Police Department continues increased traffic enforcement on Maunakea.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Man
Hawai’i County Police seek the public’s help in locating a man wanted on several outstanding bench warrants.
Kona Public Pool Set to Reopen in 5 Days
The Kona Community Aquatic Center is set to reopen on Oct. 22 after being closed for several months due to repairs.
UH Board of Regents Lay Out Plan for Maunakea
The proposed resolution lays out a plan that will decommission five telescopes as well as develop a new educational telescope facility on already developed land.
Flags Ordered at Half Staff for Rep. Cummings
Flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD 7th District).
No Injuries Reported After Car Fire in Hilo
No injuries were reported after a car fire in the alley way next to TJMaxx Wednesday night.
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 Man Indicted on Burglary of HPD Officer’s Home
A Hilo man was indicted on charges connected to breaking into Hawai‘i County police officer’s home in Puna in May.
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.
Hawai‘i County Drug Take-Back Initiative
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is participating in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative.
County to Temporarily Close Recreation Area
The recreation area will be closed on Oct. 23, 2019 from 5 a.m. to noon.
Judge Ups Bail for Crime Spree Suspect to $10 million
Hams terrorized Hawaii Island in August when he went on a crime spree that spanned hours and stretched from Hilo to Kona.
New UH Hilo Pharmacy Students Swear Oath
A new class of 48 first-year student pharmacists at UH Hilo recited the Oath of a Pharmacist at the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy’s White Coat Ceremony.
UPDATE: Man Killed in Tractor Accident ID’d
Officials have identified a Honoka‘a man killed in a tractor accident last week as Michael Shinsky.
