News
IRONMAN Outreach: ‘In Giving, We Receive’
Monday, a group of 50 associated with the VEGA IRONMAN World Championship made a trek up mauka to participate in grounds restoration at Halau Ka‘eaikahelelani.
HPD Charges Man With Theft, Forgery
The Hawaiʻi Police Department arrested and charged a 42-year-old Hawaiian Beaches man following an incident at a bank.
MISSING: Jarryd Ahquin, 34, Hawai‘i Island
Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
HPD Receives Funding for Body-Worn Cameras
The Hawai‘i County Police Department has received funding to purchase approximately 300 body cameras for the department’s patrol officers.
Hilo Man Charged for Various Drugs, Firearms
Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged a 20-year old male with an array of drug and firearms offenses.
MISSING: Justin Garcia, 38, Hilo
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a person reported as missing.
Elderly Man Run Over by Own Vehicle
Police responded to an 8:01 a.m. call and determined that a white 1999 Ford Ranger being operated by the man was driving East on Pueo Road.
Housing Office Clarifies Senior Housing Application Process
The waiting list for initial vacancy has been extended to Oct. 28, 2019.
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.
