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HPD Seeking Witnesses in North Kohala Shooting Incident
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking possible witnesses who may have been in the area of Wainaia Gulch in North Kohala on the morning of March 27, 2019.
UPDATE: David James Nall, 36, Hilo
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that David James Nall reported as missing, has been located. HPD wants to thank the public for the tips.
Rep. Gabbard Bids Farewell to Fellow Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard visited with nearly 200 of her fellow Hawai‘i Army National Guard soldiers as they departed Hawai‘i for deployment to Afghanistan.
HPD Identifies Woman Killed in Old Saddle Road Collision
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 67-year-old Waikoloa woman died following a single-vehicle collision Sunday, March 31, 2019.
Efforts to Save Endangered Birds Boosted by $25K Donation
A local tour company with a strong conservation mission, Hawaii Forest & Trail, has donated $25,000 to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Biology Department.
Senators Introduce Constitutional Amendment to End Electoral College
Sens. Brian Schatz, Dick Durbin, Dianne Feinstein and Kirsten Gillibrand, introduced a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College system.
USS Zumwalt Arrives in Pearl Harbor
The lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of guided-missile destroyers, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), arrived in Pearl Harbor, Hawai‘i, Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
No Tsunami Threat From Alaska Earthquake
A 6.5M earthquake struck the Aleutian Islands in Alaska at 11:36 a.m.
ACLU: Attempt to Silence or Fire UH Faculty Member a Threat to Free Speech Rights
An attorney for former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha, has demanded that Kenneth Lawson stop commenting about the Kealoha case or be fired.
Suspect Charged in Connection With Honoka‘a Cockfight
Lylle Martinez Salcedo of Mililani, O‘ahu, was arrested after vice officers conducted a search of his rental vehicle and recovered two injured chickens.
Market for Puna District Land Cools After Eruption
Overall, prices climbed in the first quarter of 2019, while sales began to level off in the Hawai‘i Island real estate market.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. this morning to 6 a.m. HST Thursday for Alenuihaha Channel, and Big Island leeward and SE waters.
UPDATE: Special Marine Warning Issued for Big Island Windward Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for Big Island Windward waters on Monday, April 1, 2019, until 6:15 p.m.
Military Convoys Scheduled for April
April is a particularly busy month for Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA).
Gov. Ige Announces 2020 Census Count Committee
Gov. David Ige reports the formation of the Hawai‘i Government Complete Count Committee (HGCCC).
New Ride Share Pick Up Location Established at HNL
Big Island residents who use ride sharing companies at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) have a new location to be picked up at.
3 Big Island Principals Honored for Leadership Excellence
The Island Insurance Foundation recognized 14 outstanding school principals nominated for its 15th annual Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award
Experts Testify at Hawaiʻi International Summit
The Hawaiʻi International Summit will feature over 120 local and international experts in the fields of violence, abuse and trauma sharing their unique findings.
Siren Test Scheduled for April 1
The monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, is scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.
Highway Repairs Completed Following Kīlauea Eruption & Hurricane Lane
HDOT reports that the emergency repairs on Hawai‘i Island of damages caused by the Kīlauea East Rift Zone Eruption and Hurricane Lane have been completed.
