News
Tam & Taketa Honored as Police Officer & Firefighter of 2018
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi named Chas Taketa and Daniel Tam Honorary firefighter and police officer of the year.
Puna Shooting Suspect in Custody
Ryan Frederick Davis is being held in the police cellblock while detectives continue to investigate.
Hilo Native Receives Community Impact Award
Hilo native Craig Takamine will be honored at the 2019 Ulu Hana: Pewa Awards by Partners in Development Foundation.
Big Island DUI Arrests Increase by 17.1%
So far in 2019, there have been 267 DUI arrests compared with 228 during the same period last year, an increase of 17.1%.
UPDATE 1: High Surf Warning & Advisory; Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
A HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR NORTH-FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR THE WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND.
All Points Bulletin Issued for Puna Murder Suspect
Police have issued an all-points bulletin for Ryan Davis who is wanted in the Puna shooting incident.
Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium to Close Thursday & Friday
The Kīlauea Visitor Center auditorium will close Thursday and Friday, March 21 and 22, 2019, for electrical rewiring.
Aloha Order of Merit Nominations Sought
The Governor’s Office is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for induction into the Aloha Order of Merit through Monday, March 25, 2019.
PHOTOS: Cleanup and Recovery Continue at MCCC
The Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety has released the initial photos of damage caused by inmates during the disturbance at MCCC on March 11.
Victim Dies in Fern Acres Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating a shooting in Puna on Monday morning, March 18, 2019, that left one man dead.
Gov. Ige Appoints DBEDT & Planning Officers
Randall Tanaka has been appointed as deputy director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and Mary Alice Evans as the state’s Office of Planning leader.
Bay Front Highway Closed Due to High Surf
The National Weather Service continues the High Surf Warning for north-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island through today.
Big Island Gas Prices Up Slightly
The average price for regular gas in Hilo is $3.456, up slightly from last week’s price of $3.404, up from last month’s price of $3.341 and down from last year’s price of $3.534.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, March 18–22
Temporary lane closures are scheduled Monday through Friday, March 16 through 22, 2019.
Puna Ecovillages Offer Affordable Alternatives on Hawai‘i Island
Puna is becoming a popular destination for those choosing alternative housing situations to make renting in Hawai’i affordable.
Obituary Notices: Week of March 17, 2019
May they rest in peace. Obituary notices for the week of March 17, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
AARP to Host Free Retirement Workshops in Hilo and Kona
The workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24.
Resolutions Proposed to Prevent Sexual Abuse in Catholic Church
Resolutions propose to examine root causes and create reparations for victims.
CANCELLED: LFA Meeting at Discovery Harbor
The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is hosting a public meeting on Little Fire Ants at the Discovery Harbor Community Center.
Paradise Park Structures Destroyed in Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department arrived on the scene of a blaze in progress on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 6:36 p.m. near 161590 37th Ave. in Paradise Park.
