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Brothers Arrested Through Related Investigations
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has arrested two men in separate investigations that were connected through strange circumstances.
MISSING: Alan Delatorre, 45, Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi Island Police report that 45-year-old Alan Delatorre of Kailua-Kona was reported as missing after failing to return from a night dive on Friday.
Big Island Safe Routes to School Meetings
The Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works announced Monday that Safe Routes to School informational workshops will be held in Hilo and Kona this month.
Transfer Station, Landfill Closed on Saturday
Hawai‘i County is adjusting transfer station and landfill schedules over the coming weekend to accommodate the presence of IRONMAN.
DOH Suggests Water Quality Test Adjustments
The information the HDOH Clean Water Branch has been disseminating may not accurately represent biohazardous threats, or the lack thereof, in Hawai‘i waters.
South Point Road Open After Brushfires
South Point Road to Green Sands beach in Ka’u is now open following brushfires that closed the road most of the weekend.
HI Delegation Says Fed Healthcare Policy Hurts State
Hawaii’s Congressional delegation says proposed federal health care rules will drive further provider shortages.
HVNP Flight Plan for October Released
Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
STEM Plan for Women, Minorities Reintroduced
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) recently reintroduced a legislative plan to improve opportunities for women and minorities STEM fields.
Hawai‘i Delegation Back From UN Climate Week
Hawai‘i representatives from government, business and civil society participated in Climate Week during the UN’s 74th General Assembly in New York City.
WellCare Gifts BGCBI With $10K Donation
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.’s Community Foundation has donated $10,000 to support the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island (BGCBI) in Hilo.
Parker School Board Names New Head of School
The Parker School Board has named Stephen Dunn as new Head of School.
South Point Road Still Closed After Ka‘u Brush Fire
A portion of South Point Road remains closed as HFD continues to manage hot spots within the fire break.
Ka‘u Resident Hired as State Director at USDA Rural Development HI
Brenda Iokepa-Moses was appointed to serve as State Director for USDA Rural Development in Hawai‘i. She will oversee rural development programs in rural Hawai‘i, American Samoa and the Western Pacific.
HPD Releases September Crime Stats for Puna
Statistics cover incidents that occurred in Mountain View, Kurtistown, Volcano, Kea’au and Pahoa.
Public Invited to Discuss Eruption Recovery in Pahoa
The public is invited to a Kīlauea Recovery SpeakOut today in Pāhoa. The event focused on identifying recovery strategies and actions.
HIHS to Deploy Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin
The Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin is scheduled to make stops in Ocean View and Waimea in the coming weeks.
Nonprofit Collects 10k Diapers for Hawaii Island’s keiki
After a week-long campaign, Hawai‘i Diaper Bank collected over 10,000 diapers, wipes and other basic essentials for Big Island’s keiki.
Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff for Fire Prevention Week
At the direction of the US President, Gov. David Ige has ordered the US flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff for Fire Prevention Week.
Hawai’i Island Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 7–11
The state of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures starting Oct. 7.
