News
Parker Students Donate Nearly 2 Tons of Food
Parker School students collected nearly two tons of canned goods for North Hawai‘i food banks as part of the school’s annual ‘Ohana Day on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018.
Woman Dies in Crash on Saddle Road
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department reports that an adult female died following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, Nov.21, 2018, on Saddle Road.
OHA Offering $7 Million in Community Grants
On Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) announced the opening of the application period for its Community Grants Program.
HPD’s David Poohina Named Officer of the Month
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi honored Officer David Poohina on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, as their “Officer of the Month of October.”
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Nov. 13–20
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Wednesday and Tuesday, Nov. 13 and 20, 2018.
Big Island Man Wanted for Questioning in Sexual Assault Investigation
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in locating 28-year-old Matthew Antonio Perry, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a sexual assault investigation.
Hawai‘i’s Economy ‘Positive But Slowing’
Hawai‘i’s economic growth rate will be lower than that of the nation, as well as lower than the average Hawai‘i economic growth rate of past 30 years at 1.8%.
Hawaiʻi County Recycling, Waste Stations, Landfills Closed on Thanksgiving
County of Hawaiʻi Recycling and Transfer Stations, and Landfills will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Outage Disrupts Power to 4,500 East Hawai‘i Residents
The Hawai‘i Electric Company has confirmed reports of power outages throughout East Hawai‘i beginning around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.
New Signage at HNL Airport Designed to Find Parking
HDOT advises travelers who plan to park in one of the parking garages at the HNL airport to be aware of recent signage improvement projects.
HPD Offers Thanksgiving Travel Tips
The holiday season is upon us, and the Hawaiʻi County Police Department is encouraging everyone to arrive at the holiday table safely.
CDC: Do NOT Eat Romaine Lettuce; Investigation Continues
The CDC is advising consumers to not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until they learn more about the outbreak.
AG Demands Civil Rights Protections for Transgender People
Coalition of attorneys general urging the Trump Administration to abandon efforts to adopt a definition of “sex” that would exclude transgender and gender nonconforming individuals.
Councilmember Ruggles Places State on Notice
Councilmember Jen Ruggles released a letter on Nov. 20 that she had sent to Gov. Ige, every mayor and every county taxation department in the State of Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Awarded EPA Grant for Clean Air Projects
The U.S. EPA has awarded $411,578 in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants to Hawai‘i to curb harmful pollution from diesel vehicle sources.
Operation Christmas Child in Full Swing
With the holidays fast approaching, the police officers have been busy at the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
Spot the International Space Station
Hawai‘i residents can spot the International Space Station tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, (depending on clouds).
Mayor Kim to Undergo Procedure for Artery Blockage
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim will undergo surgery on Friday at Straub Medical Center in Honolulu to clear a blockage in an artery in his lower extremities.
Coalition Files Amicus Brief Opposing Ban on Openly Carrying Firearms
The Hawaii Firearms Coalition filed an amicus brief in opposition to a rehearing of Young VS Hawaii by the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
HPD Arrests 23 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Nov. 12, through Nov. 18, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
