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PHOTO: Big Island Man Injured in Gas Pump Fire
Hawaiʻi Island police report that on June 17, Kona Patrol Officers responded to Patel’s Spirit Gas Station in Captain Cook, for a reported vehicle on fire.
Polystyrene Container Reduction Set for July 1
Food service vendors will be prohibited from providing food to a customer in disposable food service ware that is made from polystyrene foam—“Styrofoam.”
Single-Vehicle Crash Victim Identified
A Pāhoa woman who died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash on June 15 on Government Beach Road has been identified.
Senators Introduce Reparations Bill for Descendants of Slaves
Senators introduced legislation which establishes a commission to consider proposals for reparations for African-American descendants of slavery.
Fire Destroys Captain Cook Residence
The Hawai‘i Fire Department arrived at 84-1226 Bruner Road in Captain Cook on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at 5:04 p.m. to find a residence fully engulfed in flames.
MISSING: Skyler Waltjen, 17, Hilo & Honomu Areas
Hawaiʻi Island Police report that 17-year-old Skyler Waltjen has been reported missing.
HPD Charge Suspect in Kawaihae Sexual Assault Incident
Hawaiʻi Island Police have charged a man with 14 charges stemming from a sexual assault incident that occurred in Kawaihae.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect Through June 18
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 18.
Sales of Single-Family Homes Rise on Big Island
There’s good news for Big Island residents in the market to sell their homes. Your home is probably worth more than last year and more homes are selling…
Obituary Notices: Week of June 17, 2019
Obituary notices for the week of June 17, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Earl Bakken Memorial Bench Unveiling Set for June 19
The community is invited to join the blessing and the unveiling of the Earl Bakken Memorial Bench at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital on Wednesday, June 19.
CNN to Tape Rat Lungworm Support Group, June 19
The Kea‘au Community Center will be hosting the next Rat Lungworm (RLW) support group on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
HPD: Speed Kills; Drive With Aloha
The Hawai’i Police Department reminds the public that speeding endangers everyone on the road.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.6-M Kermadec Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports an eart quake with a magnitude of 6.6 has occurred at approximately 7:17 PM in the vicinity of Kermadec Islands Region.
Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Gov. Beach Road
An unidentified female has died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday morning on Government Beach Road, 2.8 miles South of Kahakai Boulevard.
No Tsunami Threat From 7.4-M Kermadec Islands Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 has occurred at approximately 12:55 PM HST in the vicinity of Kermadec Islands Region.
Kauai Recovery Project Receives $5K to Save Native Birds
The funding will help ward off invasive species in vital bird breeding grounds on Kauaʻi.
Volcano House Announces New Partnership
Volcano House announced Thursday, June 13, 2019, that they have partnered with OLS Hotels & Resorts.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Ranked No. 3 in US for Drug Crimes
Hawai‘i ranks 5th in the nation for the longest prison sentences served by drug offenders.
HPD Seeks Video Footage of Fatal Hit-&-Run in Kailua-Kona
Hawai‘i police are continuing to look for any witnesses or video surveillance for the traffic collision that killed Masayoki George, 35, of Kailua-Kona.
