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Hawai‘i Police Presence to Increase at Threatened Schools
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a threat made through a social media post towards a school on Hawai‘i Island.
Victim Found Dead in Ocean View Structure Fire
During suppression, firefighters located what are believed to be the remains of the occupant.
Gov. Ige Appointed Co-Chair of Council of Governors
The White House reports that Gov. David Y. Ige has been appointed co-chair of the Council of Governors.
Child Safety Seat Inspections to be Held in Pāhoa
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is committed to promoting the safe use of seat belts for all occupants of vehicles as they travel on the roadways.
HPD Identifies Body Discovered Near Daniel K. Inouye Highway
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has identified the body discovered off of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.
Military Training at PTA Continues, Mammal Hunt Cancelled
US Air Force F-22 Raptor jets will be training above Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Helicopter Crashes Near Waipi‘o Valley
The Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) responded to helicopter crash near Waipi‘o Valley on Thursday, Feb, 21, at 7:05 a.m.
Mayor’s Office Warning Public About Sweepstakes Scam
The County of Hawai‘i Mayor’s Office is alerting the public to a scam involving solicitations of money to win a bogus sweepstakes.
DOH Issues Public Notice for South Hilo Landfill Draft Permit
DOH Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch has issued a public notice on the draft renewal and modification permit for the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill.
Hearings Set for Proposed Fee & Rule Amendments at Small Boat Harbors
People will have a chance to comment on new proposed fees and rules at a series of five public hearings to be held around the state in early March.
Coast Guard Conducts Medical Evacuation From Hilo
The Coast Guard conducted two joint medical evacuations in last two days throughout Main Hawaiian Islands.
Gov. Ige Traveling to D.C. for National Conference
Gov. David Y. Ige will join leaders from the business industry, the nonprofit sector and global governments for this week’s National Governors Meeting.
HPD Reclassifies Coroner’s Inquest to Murder & Suicide
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is reclassifying a coroner’s inquest investigation to a murder and a suicide.
Partnership to Encourage Women to Explore Careers in Cybersecurity
Gov. David Y. Ige reported the state’s participation in the Girls Go CyberStart Initiative on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Declaration of Emergency
Hawai‘i Attorney General Clare E. Connor, joined a lawsuit led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed in the U.S. District Court.
Resolution Introduced to Fund More Police in Puna District
Hawai‘i County Councilmember Matt Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder has introduced a resolution urging the county administration to increase funding for more police in the Puna District.
Coast Guard Responds to Busy Holiday Weekend
The Coast Guard responded to several cases in the Hawaiian Islands, American Samoa and Guam over Presidents’ Day weekend.
HVNP Reopens 2 Trails & Mauna Loa Road
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that two trails have reopened after being closed last year.
HPD Arrests 32 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Feb. 11, 2019, through Feb. 17, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 32 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
MISSING: David Nerger, 18, Kailua-Kona
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is searching for a 18-year-old Kailua-Kona resident who was reported as a missing person.
