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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.
Steam Vents Parking Lot Closed June 10 for LFA Treatment
The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed June 10 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Rainbow Fishing Season Opens June 15 in Hawai‘i
Trout fishing is expected to be successful this year because 40,000 young trout were stocked in the reservoir.
UPDATE: Missing Woman Found in Good Health in Ka‘ū
Bernadeth Christianson, 56, was last seen at 1 p.m. on June 7 in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates wearing blue denim overalls, a white shirt and sandals.
Woman Rescued After Accidentally Going Over Rainbow Falls
The Hawai‘i Fire Department received a report at 1:47 p.m. on June 7, 2019, about a woman at Rainbow Falls, sitting on the northern bank of the pond, out of the water.
