News
County Downs Longtime Hilo Homeless Camp
HPD Cpt. Ken Quiocho said homeless individuals had been frequenting the property for the better part of a year and doing so with the knowledge of lot owners.
Police Renew Request in Finding Hilo Man
Police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating 40-year-old Raphael Silva, who was reported missing.
Big Island Weekend Lane Closures: Nov. 22-24
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation issued weekend lane closures schedules. Closures may change at any time without further notice.
Cheese Nips Recalled
The popular box of crackers Cheese Nips, has been recalled due to the potential presence of small food-grade yellow plastic pieces from a dough scraper.
High Surf, Wind Advisories Issued
The high surf advisory is in effect for east facing shores from Upolu Point in North Kohala to South Point in Ka‘ū.
Gale Watch, High Surf Advisory, Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island
A large northwest swell peaked today and will slowly slower through Friday.
Wind Advisory Coming to Big Island Friday
A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected.
Weekly Maunakea Enforcement Stats Released
During the weeklong period covering Nov. 14 to date, has resulted in the issuance of an additional 327 traffic citations and four suspects arrested for four offenses.
Mid-to-Low Elevation Christmas Tree Project in Full Swing
With Christmas approaching the Hawai‘i Agriculture Research Center (HARC) is taking the opportunity to educate the public on Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association’s (HFIA) mid-to-low elevation Christmas Tree Project.
Hilo Man Killed in Korean War ID’d
A Hilo man who served in the Korean War has been identified 70 years after his death.
Solid Waste Facilities Closed for Holiday
All facilities and services will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Search Warrant on South Kohala Home Yields 4 Arrests
Four people were taken into custody after crystal methamphetamine was found in a South Kohala home earlier this month.
Hawaiian Petrel Burrow With Chick Found on Kohala Mountain
An endangered Hawaiian Petrel (‘ua‘u) burrow and a baby chick were found inside the Pu‘u O Umi Natural Reserve Area on Kohala Mountain.
Kea‘au Man Killed In Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan
A Big Island man was one of two soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan Wednesday while supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
Slight Increase in DUI Arrests
Hawai‘i County Police report a slight uptick in the number of DUI arrests from this year compared to the same time last year.
Roy Takemoto Tapped as Managing Director
Takemoto, 65, has served as Executive Assistant to the Mayor since 2016.
County to Ban All Herbicide Use by 2024
The County Council passed Bill 101 Wednesday, which will phase out the use of herbicides in vegetation management in County parks and along roadways, waterways and trails.
Police Open Investigation Into Road Rage Incident
A criminal investigation has been opened into a road rage incident involving a motorist and a motorcyclist in Puna.
Coastal Warning, 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.
House Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana on Federal Level
Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted to pass the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act, which Rep. Tulsi Gabbard introduced with Chair Jerry Nadler (NY-10).
