News
Hilo Crime Report: August 2019
The Hilo Community Policing section responded to 12 vehicle thefts, 13 burglaries, 11 vehicle break-ins, three robberies and 27 thefts in August 2019.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
Hawai‘i Police Department officers arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Sept. 16 to Sept. 22, 2019.
Equator Prize Winners Attend NYC Summit
Recognition of Hawaii’s contributions at the international gathering in New York City this week underscores the momentum for a global movement of local success.
Hawai‘i Legislators Support Trump Impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday the US House of Representatives is opening a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
HTA Aloha ‘Aina Program Donations
HTA announced Tuesday that it is awarding funding to 34 programs in the Hawaiian Islands through its Aloha ‘Aina program for the 2020 calendar year.
NCAPA Pushes for Higher Education Access
While the House passed the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act to extend funding, the Senate is blocking the bill.
HPD Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspect
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man whose image was captured on a surveillance camera.
Sen. Schatz Calls for Impeachment Process
Impeachment is the word of the day in Washington D.C., as multiple reports indicate House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is preparing a resolution.
SRT, Patrolman Earns Officer of the Year Award
Officer Kevin Brodie is the Hawai‘i State Law Enforcement Officials Association (HSLEOA) 2019 Officer of the Year.
Tropical Storm Kiko to Become Remnant on Wednesday
KIKO WEAKENING; FINALLY EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW ON WEDNESDAY
Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
At 4:54 p.m. HST, radar indicated heavy rain falling at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour across leeward slopes of the Big Island.
REAL ID Travel Requirements Coming in 2020
From 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. HST on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, the U.S. Travel Association is offering a webinar to inform travelers about REAL ID.
Drug Take-Back Bins Installed at Longs Drugs
Rep. John Mizuno, who authored legislation allowing drug take-back programs in Hawai‘i, will announce the installation of drug disposal units at 17 Longs Drugs.
DLNR Releases ʻAlalā on Slopes of Mauna Loa
In September, seven additional ʻAlalā were released into the Puʻu Makaʻala Natural Area Reserve (NAR) on the windward slopes of Mauna Loa.
Search for Hiker Kyle Brittain Suspended
Kyle Brittain, 27, of Hilo, was last seen on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in the Waipio Valley Lookout parking lot.
Coffee With a Cop in South Kohala
HPD’S South Kohala Community Policing Section will host the department’s Coffee with a Cop promotion on Tuesday at Starbucks in the Queens MarketPlace.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Tropical Storm Kiko May Strengthen as It Approaches Central Pacific
Kiko is moving toward the WNW near 8 mph. This general motion is expected today, followed by a turn toward the NW on Tuesday.
