News
Heavy Snow Forecast for Big Island Summits
Overnight on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, the National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Winter Storm Watch, Wind Advisory and Small Craft Advisory.
Big Island Homelessness Decreases Despite Displacement Due to Natural Disasters
The 2019 Point in Time Count results showed that Hawaiʻi County made significant gains in addressing homelessness.
HPD Arrests 15 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 4, 2019, through April 7, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 15, motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Charges Kea‘au Man in Church Burglary
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has charged 28-year-old Scott Conol-Pavao with an array of offenses stemming from a break-in which occurred on April 7, 2019.
Cancer Clinical Trial Participants Honored
The University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center hosted its 4th annual Helping Enhance Research in Oncology (HERO) appreciation event.
HPD Charge Puna Patrol Officer With Multiple Offenses
HPD has charged a 29-year-old Puna Patrol Officer with two counts of Abuse of a Household member and one count of second-degree assault.
Sen. Hirono Slams Republican ‘Attack on Women’s Reproductive Rights’
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono spoke out against anti-choice legislation that would outlaw abortion after 20 weeks, with very limited exceptions.
Human Services Blueprint Created for COFA Citizens
Rep. John Mizuno with fellow lawmakers formed an initial outline of solutions to address the unique needs of Compact of Free Association citizens in Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i House Passes 85 More Senate Bills
With two days left before the Second Crossover deadline, the House on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, passed an additional 85 Senate bills.
Roadway Resurfacing Work on Hualālai Street
The County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance Division will begin resurfacing work on Hualālai Street.
Mayor’s Breakfast Fellowship Set for May 2
The Exchange Club of Hilo invites the community to celebrate the National Day of Prayer at the 26th Annual Mayor’s Breakfast Fellowship on Thursday, May 2.
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
New Program Makes Clean Energy More Accessible & Affordable
The State of Hawai‘i took another significant step forward in meeting the state’s 100% renewable energy goal.
HPD Searching for 58-Year-Old Kapa‘au Man
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is looking for a missing person, identified as 58-year-old Charles Kanoe Reyes, of Kapa‘au.
DOE Completing Roof Repairs Under New Contracting Method
HIDOE is working through backlogged roof repair projects at schools utilizing a new contracting method to expedite common repairs.
Hawai‘i AG Joins Coalition to Block Construction of Border Wall
Hawai‘i AG filed a motion to block the Trump Administration’s attempt to unlawfully divert $1.6 billion in federal funds to build a border wall.
Congressional Appropriations Requested for Native Hawaiians
Rep. David Trone sent a letter requesting funding support for the USGS geospatial mapping programs for Native Hawaiian communities.
Big Island Gas Prices Up Slightly
The average price for regular gas in Hilo is $3.607, up slightly from last week’s price of $3.541.
Partial Lane Closure Planned for Hawai‘i Belt Road on April 12
Hawaii Electric Light announces a partial lane closure of Hawai‘i Belt Road in Pa‘auilo between mile markers 35 and 36 on Friday, Apr. 12, 2019.
HPD Locates Wanted Man
The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that they have located 32-year-old Justin James Clark.
