News
Helmet that Calls 911 on Impact Wins UH Innovation Challenge
A UH computer science student claimed the top prize for his helmet design called ConTekt.
HPD Arrests Murder Suspect in Pāhoa
Lee, 55, had been wanted for questioning in the murder investigation of 75-year-old Shingo Honda of Mountain View.
Survivor of Pearl Harbor Shooting Releases Statement
Nakamine was one of three civilians shot Wednesday by a Navy sailor assigned to guard the USS Columbia.
Paddler with Damaged Canoe Rescued from Hilo Bay
A Hilo Hawaiian Hotel guest spotted the man waving his arms and paddle in distress near the tip of the breakwall.
Ceremony Honors 78th Anniversary of Attack on Pearl Harbor
The event remembered the 2,390 American casualties of the Japanese attack on Dec. 7, 1941.
High Surf Advisory Issued through Sunday Evening
A large, long period north-northeast swell will build today, peak tonight, and gradually diminish on Sunday.
Man Wanted for Questioning in Murder Investigation
Anyone who may have information about this incident or the location of the suspect is asked to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
HPD Identifies Murder Victim
On the morning of Friday, Dec. 6 an autopsy was performed and Honda was subsequently identified through fingerprints.
Big Island Road Closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
High Surf Advisory for Big Island
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
Open Hunting at PTA Over Weekend
The check-in for all hunters is at mile marker 35 on Daniel K. Inouye Highway, the PTA front gate.
Big Island Outstanding Warrants
Police ask anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Investigators say Pearl Harbor Shipyard Shooting Isolated, not Motivated by Terrorism
The gunman murdered two people and injured another before killing himself by way of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The ordeal, start to finish, transpired over only 23 seconds.
Several East Hawai‘i Transfer Stations Closed
Multiple transfer stations across the Big Island are closed Friday.
Families Mourn Victims of Pearl Harbor Shipyard Attack
On Thursday, loved ones gathered to remember the two lives lost.
Honoring Career, Contributions of HVO Shining Star
HVO honors the exceptional contributions of a colleague and friend, Asta, who, at the end of this month, will retire.
No Significant Changes in Kīlauea Volcano
Kīlauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at normal. Updates for Kīlauea are now issued monthly.
County Opens Solid Waste Management Plan to Public Comment
The public comment period is now open for 60 days from Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, through February 4, 2020.
