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‘Donut Boy’ to Visit HPD
Tyler Carach, “The Donut Boy,” will be visiting the Hilo Police Station with his family between 10:00 a.m. and noon to give out free donuts to officers.
Nephew Arrested in Connection With Uncle’s Murder in Puna
Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested a Pāhoa man in connection with a body found on the roadway in Puna on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.
HPD Charges Two in Ocean View Burglary
On Saturday Aug. 3, at about 11:50 p.m., Kaʻū Patrol Officers responded to report of a burglary in progress on Donola Drive in Hawaiian Ocean View States.
Flash Flood Watch Extended for Hawai‘i Island
FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR HAWAI‘I ISLAND
High Surf Advisory Extended for Big Island
HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST TUESDAY FOR EAST FACING SHORES ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND.
Civil Rights Groups Call Out Hawai‘i DOE
In Hawaiʻi, students with disabilities are suspended for more days than any other state.
MISSING: Kainoa Chesler, Hilo
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Kainoa Chesler who has been reported as missing.
Hawai‘i County Closures
The Bayfront Parking lot on Kamehameha Avenue will remained closed until further notice.
TMT Addresses Building Permit Application for La Palma
Ed Stone responded regarding the $1.4 billion project now entering its third week of delays since protestors blocked the path of construction equipment.
Hawai‘i County to Release Updated General Plan
The General Plan is the policy document that guides long-term development, including local plans, zoning ordinances and infrastructure projects on Hawai‘i Island.
HPD Requests Help to Identify Theft Suspect
HPD reported that on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, a young man had approximately $115 stolen from his wallet at a retail location on Makala Blvd. in Kailua-Kona.
High Surf Advisory Remains in Effect for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for Hawai‘i Island. The High Surf Warning has been cancelled.
Flash Flood Watch Remains in Effect for Big Island
Deep tropical moisture and instability from Tropical Cyclone Flossie will produce periods of heavy showers Monday over the eastern half of the state as Flossie passes just north of Hawai‘i Island.
UPDATES: Flossie Degenerates to Remnant Low as it Nears Hawai‘i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Hawai‘i Island. The High Surf Warning for Hawai‘i Island has been reduced to a High Surf Advisory.
Power Outage in North Kohala
HELCO will be repairing a transmission line that serves North Kohala. Residents will not have power from approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday.
NCAPA Responds to Elimination of Family Reunification Programs
“National Council of Asian Pacific Americans is outraged at the Trump Administration’s decision to end two categorical parole programs.”
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island SE Waters.
High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island
HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY FOR EAST, NORTH AND SOUTH FACING SHORES ON BIG ISLAND.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Big Island
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR BIG ISLAND FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
