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Unidentified Kailua-Kona Man Dies Following Hit-and-Run Incident
An unidentified Kailua-Kona man died following a single vehicle hit and run collision on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Kailua-Kona on Hualalai Road.
TSA: Be Prepared for Busiest Summer on Record at HNL
The TSA is prepared for what is projected to be the busiest summer travel season between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From Late-Night El Salvador Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 has occurred at approximately 11:08 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time. in the Vicinity of El Salvador.
HPD Arrests 26 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 20 through 26, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 26 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Celebration of Life to Be Held for Fire Capt. David Mahon
On behalf of the Mahon family, the Hawai‘i Fire Department announced that a Celebration of Life for will be help for Fire Captain David Mahon on Saturday, June 1.
Pāhoa Man Charged With Drug Offenses
Hawai’i Island Police have charged a 56-year-old Pāhoa man for various drug offenses stemming from a search warrant at a Puna residence.
Marine Dies in Training Accident in Australia
Lance Cpl. Hans Sandoval-Pereyra, who was once based in Kaneohe, died May 28, after succumbing to injuries received during a tactical vehicle accident May 25.
Free ‘Smart Justice’ Talk Story Set for May 30 in Hilo
The evening will be an open conversation about the current landscape of civil rights and the criminal justice system in Hawai‘i.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Food Donations & Fun at KapohoKine Adventures’ Kama‘ãina Days
Memorial Day weekend’s Kama‘āina Days gives back to lava-stressed communities with 442 free zipline tours and food donations.
Pedestrian Killed on Highway 130
Hawai‘i Fire Department units were dispatched to an apparent motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at 5:16 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
Puna District Will No Longer Process Firearm Permits
Until further notice, the Puna District will no longer be available for processing of firearm permits or registration.
Kamuela Post Office to Relocate
The goal of the proposal is to move to a site that provides better access and better meets the overall needs of Waimea postal customers.
Sen Hirono Secures Hawai‘i Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono fought successfully to include critical priorities for the state in the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
Hawai‘i Island Scheduled Lane Closures: May 28–31
Temporary lane closures are scheduled from Tuesday through Friday, May 28 through 31, 2019.
Kurtistown Fire Destroys Home
A Pāhoa family survived a fire on Saturday, May 25, 2019, that caused over $185,000 of damage to their single-story home on Sandalwood Court Road in Kurtistown.
MISSING: Bryson Wong, Hilo
Hawai‘i Island police are looking for Bryson Wong of Hilo. He was last seen in the Kaumana area.
High Surf Advisory for N-, S-, W-Facing Shores of Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the shorelines of Kohala, Kona, Ka‘ū and Puna through Monday.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Memorial Day
The US flag and the Hawai‘i flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard.
Law Introduced to Expand Healthcare to Pacific Veterans
The bipartisan bill would expand health care for veterans living in the Freely Associated States.
Law Introduced to Invest in Tele-Health Technology
The 2019 ECHO Act aims to support rural health care providers with technology to improve their services.
