News
UPDATE: Wind Advisory Issued for Parts of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports at 9:30 p.m. that the Wind Advisory has been extended until 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14.
HPD Searching for Missing 40-Year-Old Man
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Ralpheal Alfred Kanani Silva.
Puna Man Charged with Terroristic Threatening, Other Offenses
The HPD has charged a Puna man in connection with the incident which prompted the response of the Special Response Team to Fern Acres Subdivision on Dec. 11.
Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill to Protect Online Data
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 15 senators in introducing The Data Care Act, a piece of legislation intended to protect personal online data.
Investigation Into Hawai‘i State Hospital Escape Concludes
Based on the report findings, no hospital employees will receive disciplinary action.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Dec. 5–12
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Dec. 5 and 12, 2018.
Military Plane Crashes Into Ocean
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickham (JBPHH) is confirming a Hawker-Hunter aircraft operated by a civilian contractor has crashed into the ocean.
Rep. Gabbard Secures Funding to Fight Invasive Species
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted to pass bipartisan legislation that empowers family farmers and ranchers.
HPD Kicking Off ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is kicking off their 2018 Christmas Season “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
HAWAI‘I COUNTY: How Residents Can Modify Lava Fields to Access Homes
The county has received many requests from residents affected by the recent eruption to allow them to create access to their property across the lava fields.
U.S. Ag Secretary Perdue Visits Puna
United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is on the Big Island for a few days and was in Puna on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.
Senators Urge FAA to Implement & Improve Airport Contract Tower Program
Senators and colleagues are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to implement Section 152 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
Hawai‘i Emerges As Leader at Poland Climate Action Convention
The Climate Registry and the Climate Action Reserve hosted a bipartisan delegation of U.S. states at the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) in Poland.
HPD Arrests 23 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Dec. 3, through 9, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident Victim Identified
Hawaiʻi Island Police have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in a vehicle-pedestrian accident on Wednesday evening, Dec. 5 in Kailua-Kona.
Hawai‘i Attorney to Discuss Lloyd’s Lawsuits
The attorney will discuss the bad faith related to those who have received payments, claims not yet paid and objectionable damage assessments/estimates.
Rep. Gabbard Advocates for Better Veteran Support
At a press conference, Rep. Gabbard underscored the urgent need to serve the nation’s veterans and provide the benefits and care they’ve earned and deserve.
Japanese Fishing Boat Owner Charged With Smuggling Shark Fins
The owner and officers of a Japanese-flagged fishing vessel were charged with aiding and abetting the trafficking and smuggling of 962 shark fins.
Bill Passed to Prioritize Macadamia Tree Research
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has included her Macadamia Tree Health Initiative in the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report.
‘Hikianalia’ Returns to Hawaiian Islands
After sailing using traditional navigation, without the aid of modern instruments, the crew of “Hikianalia” spotted northern Oʻahu just after sunrise this morning.
