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HPD Charges Man in Hilo Shooting Incident
The Hawai‘i Policed Department reports that a 41-year-old Hilo man has been charged for offenses stemming from a shooting in upper
Legislation to Provide Financial Relief for Families
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and 18 of their colleagues reintroduced the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 2 a.m.
Double Drowning Reported Near Big Island Resort
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the Sheraton Keauhou Resort at 4:10 p.m. to a report of a double drowning.
UPDATE: Walter Gomes III Charged With 19 Offenses
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Walter Gomes III has been charged with 19 offenses.
Keeping Hooved Animals Out of Forests Helps Reduce ROD
The people leading management and research of the fungal disease known as Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death revealed their latest scientific findings and management tools.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory for Big Island Summits, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Obituary Notices: Week of March 31, 2019
May they rest in peace. Obituary notices for the week of March 31, 2019. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
What are Big Island Residents Afraid of Most?
A new national survey shows peopleʻs worst fears according to their google searches.
Ke‘ei Transfer Station Green Waste Site Closed Until Further Notice
The Ke‘ei Transfer Station’s green waste site cannot reopen as planned this Sunday, March 31, 2019, and will remain closed until further notice.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: March 30–April 5
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
109 Whales Counted from Big Island to Kaua‘i
More than 430 volunteers gathered data from the shores of the Big Island, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i.
HPD Community Satisfaction Survey Available Online in April
By comparing the results of this year’s survey with the results of past surveys, the HPD can gauge where it has improved and where it needs further improvement.
STUDY: Documentaries Change Lives of Millennials
Well over of millennials half watch one to three documentaries per month.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday.
Additional $60M Earmarked for Big Island Disaster Relief
Lawmakers moved quickly this session to provide financial support to Big Island residents by passing HB 1180 HD1.
Kailua-Kona Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Shannon Ke was charged with Attempted Murder 1, two counts of Terroristic Threatening 1, Criminal Property Damage 2, Resisting Arrest and Assault on Police Officer 1.
April is ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month’
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in Hawai‘i begins Monday, April 1, 2019.
HPD Reminds Motorists to Pull Over for Emergency Vehicles
HPD is reminding motorists of the requirement to slow to a prudent speed, or if safe, make a lane change into the adjacent lane of travel when approaching an emergency vehicle.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Jackie Young
As a mark of respect for the late Hawai‘i State Representative Jackie Young, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags to be flown at half-staff.
