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Puna Suspects Wanted on Warrants
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in locating two individuals wanted on outstanding warrants and for questioning in a separate criminal investigation.
Steam Vents Parking Lot to Close for Fire Ant Treatment on Aug. 29
The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Big Island Housing Market Shows Surprising Resilience
Elite Pacific Properties Agent Nate Gaddis provided an Big Island real estate update on Aug. 28, 2019.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
At 4:31 P.M. HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the leeward slopes of the Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour.
Seminars on Legislative Participation Set
How-To guides, informational handouts and other resources will be available.
Gov. Ige Appoints Water Commission Member
Gov. David Ige has reappointed Michael G. Buck to serve as a member of the Commission on Water Resource Management.
Waimea Youngster Wins Reading Program Prize
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, announced the grand prize winner of its 2019 Summer Reading Program.
Suspects Bumble Through Burglary in Waimea
Waimea Coffee Company was burgled over the weekend by a pair of suspects.
Keʻei Transfer Station Closed, Aug. 27
The Keʻei Transfer Station is understaffed and closed at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019.
DOH Requires Additional Student Immunizations
Students who are up-to-date with their vaccinations in accordance with the CDC’s national recommendations will be in compliance with the new requirements.
Police Seek Suspect in Financial Crimes Case
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 39-year-old Brandon William Seda.
HPD Seeks Suspect in Attempted Murder Case
HPD is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for outstanding warrants and for questioning in connection with an attempted murder investigation.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Hawai‘i Fixed Broadband Speeds Up in 2019
Both reports are based upon an analysis of Hawai‘i data obtained from consumer-initiated wireline speed tests taken using Speedtest.
State Survey Gauges Opioid Dependence Risk
The Hawai‘i Opioid Initiative launched its opioid awareness campaign, which encourages adults to assess their risk of opioid dependence by answering questions.
Supreme Court Says State Failed at PTA
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week that the state has failed to appropriately manage Pohakuloa Training Area land occupied by the US Army.
Sen. Schatz Offers High School Internships
US Sen. Brian Schatz’s High School Internship program is now accepting applications.
HPD Task Force Lands Eight Arrests
HPD formed a new task force to up efforts over the last two weeks to bring in suspects on outstanding warrants and those connected to a variety of other crimes.
Richards, LWVHC to Talk Energy, Food Security
LWVHC is hosting a general public meeting next month on energy and food self-reliance with District 9 Hawai‘i County Councilmember Dr. Tim Richards.
ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest Celebrated in Hilo
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has been confirmed on every major Hawaiian Island, but a little love can go a long way.
