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UPDATE: Search Called Off for Pretrial Detainee
On Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, inmate Joseph Morauski was released after posting bail, from the O‘ahu Community Correctional Center.
Wreckage of WWII Destroyer USS Strong Discovered in Solomon Sea
The Wreckage of World War II destroyer USS Strong (DD 467) was discovered, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
Terroristic Threat Made at Waimea Middle School
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is investigating a threat made on social media that was received from a student at Waimea Middle School.
Hawai‘i Resident Invited to Aurora Hunters Mission in Europe
Michael Phillips is one of thirty people in the world selected to go on an Aurora Hunters mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Norwegian Space Centre.
Kaulana Manu Nature Trail to Close for Parking & Restroom Construction
The Kaulana Manu Nature Trail (formerly known as Kipuka 21) will be closed beginning March 2, 2019, for construction of restroom and parking facilities.
Gas Prices in Honolulu Rise From Last Week
Gasoline prices in Honolulu have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.10/g Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019.
Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, until 6:15 p.m.
UH Hilo’s Loving Named as Finalist for 2019 Hertz Fellowship
A University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo student has been named as a finalist for the 2019 Hertz Foundation Fellowship.
‘Imiloa’s 13th Birthday Pā‘ina Focuses on Aviation
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center celebrated its 13th birthday on Sunday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Obituary Notices: Week of Feb. 24, 2019
May they rest in peace. Obituary notices for the week of Feb. 24, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
North Hilo Crime Report: January 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s North Hilo officers responded to one burglary, four thefts and one assault in January 2019.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: January 2019
Hāmākua Coast Community police responded to three burglaries, 16 thefts, two assaults and one sexual assault in January.
WAM Committee to Meet With Grant-in-Aid Applicants
Hawai‘i State Senate Ways and Means Committee members will travel to Waimea on the Big Island to meet with groups who have applied for state Grant-in-Aid.
UPDATE 5: HPD Reports Runoff on Highway 19
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 7 p.m.
Hilo Intermediate Social Media Threat a ‘Hoax’
A social media threat against Pearl City High School was a hoax that triggered copycat threats at campuses statewide, including Hilo Intermediate School…
Kukio Bay Closed Due to Shark Sighting
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports a shark was sighted this morning off Kikauna Point near Kukio Bay in North Kona District.
Police Investigate Fatal Structure Fire in Ka’ū
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred in Ka’ū on Thursday morning, Feb. 21, 2019.
Scheduled Weekend Road & Lane Closures: Feb. 22–24
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled on Hawai‘i Island from Friday to Sunday, Feb. 22 to 24, 2019.
Finance Committee Earmarks $60 M in Hawai‘i County Disaster Funding
The State House Committee on Finance passed dozens of bills on Thursday, Feb. 21.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 7.7-M Peru-Ecuador Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at 12:17 a.m. HST near the Peru-Ecuador border region.
