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HPD Charges Kidnapping & Assault Suspects
A 33-year-old woman was treated at Hilo Medical Center for multiple injuries after she had been kidnapped and held at a Hawaiian Paradise Park house.
VIDEO: Makaliʻi Sets Sail for Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiʻi Island’s famed “Makaliʻi” has arrived in Honolulu from Kawaihae, completing its first leg to the kūpuna islands of Nīhoa and Mokumanamana.
Gov. Ige Extends Emergency Declaration for Homelessness
Gov. David Ige issued a third supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the disaster emergency relief period for homelessness across the state.
Airbnbs Reaping Big Profits on Big Island—For Now
Hawai‘i’s Airbnb rental owners will soon begin sharing their profits with the state due to a pending bill.
5 Waimea Middle School 8th Graders Earn College Pathway Scholarships
Five Waimea Middle School were awarded $1,000 College Pathway Scholarships to encourage them to complete high school and pursue college and career goals.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Maintain US Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement
Forty-four senators introduced legislation that would prevent the US from withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement.
PHOTO: HPD Seeking ID of Vehicle Theft Suspect
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in an investigation of a reported theft of a motor vehicle the 1800 block of Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo.
STUDY: Pohoiki Should Be Replaced with New Boat Ramp at Mālama Flats
The engineering study found that no matter where the state builds a ramp along the lower Puna Coast, it will be challenging.
‘SS Missouri’ Stamp to Be Unveiled at Pearl Harbor, June 11
The USPS will commemorate the issuance of a new Forever stamp depicting the “USS Missouri” by unveiling the stamp during a special event in Pearl Harbor.
HPD Charges Hilo Men With Drug & Firearms Offenses
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged two 37-year-old Hilo men for several drug and firearms offenses stemming from brief vehicle pursuit in Hilo.
Suspect Charged After Mt. View Shooting Incident
Michael T. Soares was charged for First Degree Criminal Property Damage, First Degree Criminal Trespass, and Second Degree Reckless Endangering.
Free Car & Booster Seat Inspections Available
The Hawaiʻi Police Department reminds the public of guidelines regarding child safety care seats and boosters.
Hawaiian Paradise Park Residential Structure Destroyed in Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department arrived at the scene of an early-morning residential structure at 15-1811 27th Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Monday, June 10.
Gov. Ige Extends Emergency Disaster Relief Period for Kaua‘i Flooding
The new supplementary emergency proclamation extends the emergency disaster relief period for Kaua‘i until Aug. 7, 2019.
Hawai‘i Island Scheduled Lane Closures: June 10–14
Temporary lane closures are scheduled on the Big Island Monday through Friday, June 10 through 14, 2019.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Marriages Down 20% Since 2008
Beautiful beaches and romantic sunsets may not be enough to keep couples tying the knot.
Obituary Notices: Week of June 9, 2019
Obituary notices for the week of June 9, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
HPD Seeks Hilo Man in Abuse of Family Member Investigation
The HPD is asking the public to be on the lookout for Francis Savea, who is wanted for questioning in an abuse of a family or household member investigation.
PHOTO: Fugitive Surrenders After HPD Fires Shot Through Windshield
A 30-year-old fugitive has been apprehended during an incident in Mountain View involving a Puna district patrol officer firing his weapon this morning.
Molokaʻi and Kaua‘i-Based Hui Receive Equator Prize
The United Nations Development Programme has awarded the 2019 global Equator Prize to two grassroots Hawaiʻi efforts.
