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UPDATE: Missing Hilo Man Found in Restaurant
Hawai‘i Island police are searching for Bryson Wong of Hilo.
Big Island Residents Express Concerns Over Road Usage Charge
East Hawai‘i Island residents expressed concerns over a study to implement a state Road Usage Charge during the final meeting held by the Hawaii DeOT in Hilo on May 9, at AJA Veterans Hall.
Sen. Schatz Asks Military Leaders to Address Service Members’ Living Condition Issues
Sen. Schatz has heard from families who have had a hard time getting private companies managing military housing units to address persistent housing issues.
Hawai‘i County Receives $1.5 M in CIP Grant-in-Aid Funds
These CIP grants are provided to local organizations serving the public and working to improve the state of Hawaiʻi.
County Roads in Kalapana to Be Restored
“Now they are inquiring, ‘What about our roads,” stated Mayor Harry Kim. “Now we can because the quiet period is over.”
Future ‘Rocket Scientists’ at Kealakehe High School to Compete at National Level
Two teams from Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona are among the 101 national finalists in the Team America Rocketry Challenge.
Ali‘i Drive Culvert Replacement Project Meeting Set for May 17
A public meeting will be held on Friday, May 17, at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center to discuss work on the Ali‘i Drive Culvert Replacement Project.
Hawai‘i Island Police Discuss DUIs
Hawai‘i County adults have the highest amount of binge drinking among the Hawaiian Islands; the HPD is cracking down…
UH Campuses Participating in Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Nine of the 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses will hold their spring 2019 commencement ceremonies beginning Thursday, May 9.
UHH College of Pharmacy Boosts Fight Against Opioids
DKICP will receive funding for the next year to hold educational events and offer simple alternatives to dispose of unused medications.
Hawai‘i County Receives $243.1M for CIP
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding will benefit schools, hospitals, infrastructure and conservation projects.
HPD Officers Honored for Fight Against Drunk, Drugged Driving
HPD Major Samual Jelsma is Toyota Hawaii and MADD Hawaii’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement honoree for Hawai‘i Island.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Legislation to Protect Public Health, Coral Reef
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) introduced the Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019 as well as the Reef Safe Act of 2019 on Thursday, May 9.
Phase II Portion of Hilo Bay Front Trails Clears Hurdles
Hilo Bay Front Trails, in conjunction with the County of Hawai‘i reports that the Phase II portion of the trail has cleared all major permitting and funding hurdles.
Law Enforcement Honored for Fight Against Drunk/Drugged Driving
Fatalities caused by impaired driving continue to plague Hawai‘i, consistently placing it above the national average of percent of total traffic fatalities that are alcohol-related.
Hilo Crime Report: April 2019
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Police responded to seven burglaries, nine vehicle thefts, seven burglaries, 21 vehicle break ins, one robbery, and 11 assaults in April, 2019.
Is Hilo Earthquake Ready?
Historic buildings are especially vulnerable to seismic events, particularly those built before seismic codes were adopted, and Hilo has at least 40.
County Hosting Meeting on Flood Mitigation Project for Waiākea-Palai Streams
As part of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Waiākea-Palai Stream Flood Control Study, Department of Public Works Engineering Division is holding a community meeting.
Sen. Hirono Demands Answers, Action Following Deadly Helicopter Crash
Sen. Hirono sent letters to the NTSB and the FAA over safety concerns following a deadly helicopter crash April 29, 2019.
First Nesting Behavior of ‘Alalā, Almost 2 Years Post-Release
The Department of Land and Natural Resource reports that two ‘Alalā in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve have reached a new milestone.
