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HPD Seeking Owner of Discarded Gun Safe
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is seeking the rightful owner of a discarded gun safe (depicted in the photo).
STUDY: Improved Health in Pacific-Region Children
A community-randomized clinical trial of the Children’s Healthy Living Program (CHL), based at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted & Considered Dangerous
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is searching for a man wanted for felony assault and considered dangerous.
‘Breathe Aloha Mural Tour’ Coming to Big Island
808NOVAPE along with Keep It Flowing LLC have partnered for the next few months to design, create and execute a large-scale mural campaign.
Housing Fair to Assist Those Affected by Kīlauea Eruption
The County of Hawai‘i will be a having a Housing Fair aimed at rebuilding the Puna community following the Kīlauea eruption on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Police Locate Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has located a 25-year-old Puna man who was wanted for outstanding warrants.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Entire State of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch to include Kaho‘olawe, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i and the Big Island.
Hawai‘i: Most Expensive Utilities in America
Hawai‘i tops the list of states with the highest average utility cost: $730.86 per month.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Tragedy
At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff.
Halloween Night Road Closures
The following road closures impacting evening traffic on Hawai‘i Island on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, are as follows:
U.S. Successfully Conducts Intercept of Ballistic Missile Target
U.S. Navy Sailors aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113) and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully conducted an intercept of a medium-range ballistic missile target.
Big Island Teacher Named ‘State Teacher of the Year’
Kealakehe Intermediate School Teacher Mathieu Williams has been named the 2019 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year.
Lau Ola Marijuana Production Facility Receives ‘Notice to Proceed’
Lau Ola has received the “Notice to Proceed” that allows for growing marijuana at their Hāmākua production facility, from the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
Sen. Hirono Joins Picket Line Outside Waikīkī Hotel
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined Unite Here Local 5 workers on the picket line outside the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel in Waikīkī.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 27–Nov. 2
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.
Prosecuting Attorney Roth Receives Award
Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth has received an award from the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawai‘i for his efforts as an energetic crime fighter.
Ant Lab Wins Conservation Award
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Resources reports that the Hawai‘i Ant Lab has won the 2018 Conservation Innovation Award by the Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance.
HPD Receiving Complaints About Saddle Road Drivers
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has received complaints of drivers overtaking other vehicles in an unsafe manner on Saddle Road.
HPD Arrests Man in Series of Criminal Property Damage Cases
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department reports that a 41-year-old male has been arrested by South Kohala Patrol officers.
HPD Announces 2018 ‘Top Cop’
Police Officer Joseph Passmore was named the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 2018 “Top Cop” by the Law Enforcement & Security Coalition of Hawai‘i.
