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Puna Man Charged in Shooting Incident
Kamanaokaaina K. Nakooka is facing various charges from assault to terroristic threatening.
HPD Locates Missing Man
Police have located a 66-year-old Kailua-Kona man after he was reported missing earlier this week.
Hilo Pool Hours Change Due to Staffing Shortage
The new schedule will go into effect on Oct. 13. The hours are to ensure public safety.
Hydrochloric Acid Spill Contained in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Fire Department has reported a hydrogen chloride acid spill that occurred a little after 6 a.m. Thursday in the Waiakea District in Hilo.
Transfer Station Closure Reminders
Reminder: County officials remind the public that Kona transfer stations will be closed on race day.
Barricaded Suspect in Custody, Road Reopened
Hawaii County Police are scene investigating a barricaded suspect in the area of Kalaoa.
Kona Ambulatory Surgery Celebrates 10 Years
Kona Ambulatory Surgery Center (KASC) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The surgery center has been welcoming patients since October 2009.
Weekly Traffic Citations on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Over the past week, 540 traffic citations were issued to motorists traveling on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
MISSING: Kauka Kaimana Kalei Hunekai Santiago, 17, Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 17-year-old Hilo boy who was reported missing earlier this summer.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for Big Island
At 7:46 a.m. HST, radar indicated periods of heavy rain falling across eastern Big Island.
Ka’u Road Open After Downed Utility Pole Repaired
Ka’u road closed overnight due to a downed power pole and is expected to remain closed throughout the day.
IRONMAN Launches New Endurance Training App
IRONMAN on Wednesday announced a new training app scheduled for full release in 2020.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Big Island
At 3:52 p.m. HST radar indicated bands of heavy rainfall over several Hawai‘i Island districts.
IRS Extends Relief for HI Farmers, Ranchers
Farmers and ranchers in all four major counties are eligible for federal assistance.
HTA Grant Funds Focus on Native Hawaiians
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) announced Wednesday it is awarding funding to 43 programs in the Hawaiian Islands through its Kukulu Ola program.
Officer of the Month Awarded to Travis Wong
Kona Patrol Officer Travis Wong was honored by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee during its monthly meeting.
County General Plan Public Feedback Sessions
The Hawai‘i County Department of Planning will host events around Hawai‘i Island to solicit public feedback on proposed updates to the General Plan.
Suspect Wanted in Puna Shooting Incident in Custody
A man wanted in connection to a shooting in Puna that left one person injured has been taken into custody.
