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MISSING: Yasmyne-Jade Gascon-Carvalho, 13, Kea‘au
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is searching for a 13-year-old Keaʻau girl who was reported missing.
County Sets Up Kīlauea Eruption Recovery Webpage
A webpage dedicated to Kīlauea eruption recovery is now live on the county site.
7.1-M Quake Shakes Peru, No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has occurred near Central Peru on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at 10:51 p.m.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Officials Present Lava Recovery Update
Puna State Rep. Joy San Buenavetura held a lava disaster update Feb. 23, 2019, at the Pāhoa Community Center.
HPD Searching for Canadian Man Wanted for Questioning in Criminal Cases
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the Canadian man who is wanted for questioning in several criminal cases.
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway & Kawaihae Road Safety Modifications
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will begin work to remove the right-turn lane from Kawaihae Road onto the southbound Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.
Expensive Jewelry Items Stolen in Kamuela Burglary
The Hawai‘i Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating jewelry stolen from Kamuela
House of Reps Moves 127 Bills to Senate
The House of Representatives passed 127 bills on third reading Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, moving them to the Senate for their consideration.
Springer Recognized as Officer of the Month
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Andrew Springer on Thursday, Feb. 28, as the “Officer of the Month” for January 2019.
HPD Searching for Missing Canadian Man
The Hawai‘i Police Department is looking for a Canadian man who was last seen Tueday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Court Decision Restricts Censorship of Government Social Media Accounts
Public officials and government agencies use social media to communicate, interact and to be accessible—getting comments and engaging in discussion with constituents, voters and supporters.
Outbreak Linked to Tahini Appears Over
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. FDA investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Concord infections.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Kicks Off at Capitol
More than 400 individuals with developmental disabilities, their family members, advocates and service providers from all islands will come together at the Hawai‘i State Capitol.
HFD Responds to Structure Fire in Pāhoa
The Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) responded to a structure fire on Cook Street in the Black Sand Beach Subdivision of Pāhoa on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.
Hawai‘i Weekend Gas Watch: Prices Up
Hawai‘i gas prices increased up to four cents a gallon throughout the islands this past week, according to the AAA Hawai‘i Weekend Gas Watch.
FBI Arrests Passenger on Hawaiian Airlines Flight Headed for Korea
The FBI reported that on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, that it arrested an “unruly passenger” aboard Hawaiian Airlines Flight 459.
Senators Call On Trump to Abandon Plan to Form Anti-Science Panel
Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 14 senators in calling on President Trump to abandon plans to form an internal group within the White House.
UPDATE: High Wind Warning Issued for Big Island Summits
The High Wind Warning is now in effect until Friday, March 1, at 6 a.m.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Pass Bipartisan Background Checks on Gun Purchases
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted to pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8) on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.
