News
Hilo Transfer Station Closed Early April 5
The closure is due to a traffic accident on the road leading to the Transfer Station.
Gov. Ige Appoints Human Resources Development Deputy Director
Gov. David Ige has appointed Andrew Garrett as deputy director of the state Department of Human Resources Development.
Hilo Crime Report: March 2019
The HPD’s Hilo Community Police section responded to nine burglaries, one robbery, 14 assaults, 10 vehicle break-ins and 12 vehicle thefts in March 2019.
Contentious Hawai‘i ‘Water Theft Bill’ Dies in Committee
Senate Committee on Ways and Means deferred HB 1326 indefinitely.
Visitor Industry Distributes $61K to Big Island Homelessness Services
The HLTA, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, distributed $61,000 to seven nonprofit organizations on Hawai‘i Island that serve the homeless.
Hawaiian Airlines Brings Aloha to Boston
Hawaiian’s newest nonstop route gives Hawai‘i residents convenient access to more of the East Coast.
National Park Service Investigates Theft
Special Agents with the Nation Park Service Investigative Services Branch are investigating a theft of government property.
Puna District Crime Report: March 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Puna Community Police responded to 16 burglaries, 41 thefts and 11 assaults in the Puna District in March 2019.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of March 25, through April 3, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 21, motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service reports that a Small Craft Advisory is now in effect until 6 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019, for Big Island waters.
HDOT Installing Vehicle Height Limiter at Hilo Airport Parking Lot
HDOT Airports Division will be installing vehicle shelters over the parking lot entrance and exit lanes at Hilo International Airport.
OHA Supports Sen. Kahele’s Proposed Water Bill Compromise
The OHA Board of Trustees voted to support a water bill that represents a compromise that clears the way for resolution of a long-standing Native Hawaiian water rights issue
Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Hilo Woman’s Arrest
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has arrested and charged a 42-year-old Hilo woman with an array of property crime offenses.
EPA Requires Hawai‘i Property Owner to Close Illegal Cesspool
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) for failing to close a large-capacity cesspool.
Kurtistown Man Charged With Various Firearm Offenses
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 56-year-old Kurtistown man is in police custody charged on Thursday, April 4, with a variety of firearm offenses.
UH Receives $200K Grant to Support Energy & Sustainability Education Efforts
Johnson Controls Foundation has donated $200,000 to the University of Hawai‘i to support statewide sustainability education efforts.
Rat Lungworm Support Group Continues Meetings
Hilo Medical Center and Puna Community Medical Center are continuing community meetings with the Rat Lungworm (RLW) Support Group.
Maritime Heavy Weather & Hurricane Plan Informational Meetings Scheduled
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting informational meetings.
Legislation Introduced to Assist Veterans Through Immigration System
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) reintroduced a package of veterans’ bills.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to End U.S. Support for Saudi Arabia’s War in Yemen
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted in support of S.J.Res.7, a resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
