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Hilo Shooting Suspect Released
Police have released the 43-year old Hilo woman who was suspected of shooting a 37-year old Hilo man earlier this week.
DOH: Hawai‘i-Grown Papayas Safe
The FDA and the CDC are investigating a multi-state outbreak of 62 salmonella illnesses potentially linked to whole, fresh papayas imported from Mexico.
Alvin Degrades to Tropical Depression
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 30 mph with higher gusts.
HPD Officer of the Month: Terence Scanlan
Police Officer Terence Scanlan was honored as the Aloha Exchange Club’s Officer of the Month of May 2019 for his outstanding dedication to duty.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY for Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island leeward and SE waters.
Senators: Census Should Stay on Schedule, Omit Citizenship Question
Senators are asking Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to begin printing census materials without adding a politically motivated question about citizenship.
Senate Passes Bill to Improve Emergency Alert System
The Schatz provisions will improve the emergency alert system and give the federal government the sole responsibility of alerting the public of a missile threat…
Public Comment Period Extended for TMT Pollutant Discharge Permit Renewal
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has extended the public comment period for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit renewal for the TMT.
Kealohas Found Guilty
A federal jury has found former Honolulu Deputy Prosecutor Katherine Kealoha and her husband, former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha, guilty…
Puna Man After Being Found Passed Out in Stolen Vehicle
A 34-year old Puna man has been arrested after he was found passed out in a stolen vehicle Thursday morning.
MISSING: Kiana Genda, 15, North Kohala
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile from North Kohala.
UPDATE 2: Hurricane Alvin Weakening Rapidly
Alvin is moving toward the NW near 15 mph and a gradual turn toward the WNW with a decrease in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.5-M Mariana Islands Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 has occurred at approximately 5:52 AM in the vicinity of Mariana Islands.
Victim of Single-Vehicle Hāmākua Crash Identified
The Hawai‘i Police Department has identified the female victim in this morning’s (June 27) single-vehicle traffic crash on Highway 19 near the 48-mile marker in the Hāmākua District.
Hawai‘i Community College Student Support Bills Become Law
State lawmakers passed two bills last session, appropriating more than $2.3 million in state funds to help young people achieve a college education.
Gov. Ige Signs Energy, Sustainability, Gender Identification, Ag Bills
Gov. David Ige signed energy, sustainability, gender identification and agriculture bills during signing ceremonies on June 26, 2019.
Flight Attendants Protest Slow Contract Negotiations With Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants demonstrated at HNL to protest protracted negotiations with Hawaiian Airlines management for a new contract.
Unidentified Woman Dies, 4 More Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash
An unidentified female has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash when the vehicle she was riding in ran off the road and overturned.
UPDATE: Alvin Becomes First Hurricane of Season
Alvin is not expected to maintain this intensity for very long.
Sen. Schatz Supports Supreme Court Decision on Census Question
Sen. Schatz led over 30 current and former members of Congress on an amicus brief to the Supreme Court supporting the lawsuit to stop the question from being added.
