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Malfunctioning Battery Charger Causes Commotion at HNL
An incident occurred at HNL on June 18 that resulted in more than 40 flights being delayed and thousands of customers inconvenienced.
Kea‘au Middle Schoolers Grow as Students, Reduce Absenteeism
Kea‘au Middle School students participating in the Chronic Absenteeism Prevention Program recently celebrated their achievements with a graduation ceremony.
HFS Federal Credit Union Awards 2019 Scholarships
HFS Federal Credit Union (HFS FCU) awarded $2,500 scholarships to seven impressive and well-deserving students this year.
HPD Arrests James Smith Jr.
James Smith Jr. was located and arrested without incident at a residence in Mountain View on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at 8:15 a.m.
Emergency Street Light Pole Replacement in Hilo Set for June 19
A damaged signal light pole at the intersection of Waiānuenue Avenue and Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo will be replaced tonight.
Officials Discuss Hawai‘i’s Leading Role in Energy Innovation
Deputy Director of Research and Development Ron Whitmore presented information about Hawai‘i County’s innovative programs.
Hilo Crime Report: May 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Police section responded to 12 burglaries, one robbery, 10 vehicle break-ins and 15 vehicle thefts in May 2019.
Abandoned Fishing Gear Poses Major Marine Environment Problem
The 79,000 metric tons of plastic floating between Hawai‘i and California in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is mostly comprised of abandoned fishing gear, sometimes called “ghost gear.”
Record Number of Children Dying From Heatstroke After Being Left in Vehicle
The HPD is asking you to remind friends and family to be sure to “Check for Baby” when operating a vehicle and especially when you stop and get out.
Another Quake Strikes Kermadec Islands
The Kermadec Islands have been rocked by another major earthquake this week.
Big Island Transitioning to Community Resources to Meet Ongoing Crisis Counseling Needs
Although emergency proclamation funding is no longer available and officially ends June 20 those in need of crisis counseling services are being referred to local resources.
Sen. Schatz Asks Analyst to Present Testimony on Suppressed Climate Crisis Information
Sen. Schatz invited Dr. Rod Schoonover, a senior intelligence analyst at the State Department, to testify before the Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis.
HPD Issues APB for Jeramie Soares
The Hawaiʻi Police Department Area II Special Enforcement Unit is actively seeking Jeramie D. Soares, a 32-year-old who frequents Kona and South Kohala.
Waipi‘o Valley Road to Close Temporarily for Maintenance
The County of Hawai‘i Public Works Highways Division will close Waipi‘o Valley Road on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, for road maintenance.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: May 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Coast Community officers responded to three burglaries, one assault and seven thefts in May 2019.
Have Coffee With a Cop in Waikoloa
The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section invites you to join them for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday at Island Lava Java in Waikoloa.
Keaʻau Woman Dies as Result of Vehicle Incident; Driver Arrested
A 21-year-old woman has succumbed to injuries she sustained June 15 after she was involved in an incident with two separate motor vehicles in Hilo.
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Improve Energy Efficiency in Fed Buildings
Senators introduced the Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act of 2019, which would formally authorize the Federal Energy Management Program and establish energy and water usage reduction goals for federal buildings.
No Tsunami Threat From Early Morning Japan Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 at approximately 3:44 am HST in the vicinity of the West Coast of Honshu Japan.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect Through June 19
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
