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Hilo Intermediate Social Media Threat a ‘Hoax’
A social media threat against Pearl City High School was a hoax that triggered copycat threats at campuses statewide, including Hilo Intermediate School…
Kukio Bay Closed Due to Shark Sighting
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports a shark was sighted this morning off Kikauna Point near Kukio Bay in North Kona District.
Police Investigate Fatal Structure Fire in Ka’ū
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred in Ka’ū on Thursday morning, Feb. 21, 2019.
Scheduled Weekend Road & Lane Closures: Feb. 22–24
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled on Hawai‘i Island from Friday to Sunday, Feb. 22 to 24, 2019.
Finance Committee Earmarks $60 M in Hawai‘i County Disaster Funding
The State House Committee on Finance passed dozens of bills on Thursday, Feb. 21.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 7.7-M Peru-Ecuador Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at 12:17 a.m. HST near the Peru-Ecuador border region.
Hawai‘i Police Presence to Increase at Threatened Schools
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a threat made through a social media post towards a school on Hawai‘i Island.
Victim Found Dead in Ocean View Structure Fire
During suppression, firefighters located what are believed to be the remains of the occupant.
Gov. Ige Appointed Co-Chair of Council of Governors
The White House reports that Gov. David Y. Ige has been appointed co-chair of the Council of Governors.
Child Safety Seat Inspections to be Held in Pāhoa
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is committed to promoting the safe use of seat belts for all occupants of vehicles as they travel on the roadways.
HPD Identifies Body Discovered Near Daniel K. Inouye Highway
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has identified the body discovered off of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.
Military Training at PTA Continues, Mammal Hunt Cancelled
US Air Force F-22 Raptor jets will be training above Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Helicopter Crashes Near Waipi‘o Valley
The Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) responded to helicopter crash near Waipi‘o Valley on Thursday, Feb, 21, at 7:05 a.m.
Mayor’s Office Warning Public About Sweepstakes Scam
The County of Hawai‘i Mayor’s Office is alerting the public to a scam involving solicitations of money to win a bogus sweepstakes.
DOH Issues Public Notice for South Hilo Landfill Draft Permit
DOH Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch has issued a public notice on the draft renewal and modification permit for the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill.
Hearings Set for Proposed Fee & Rule Amendments at Small Boat Harbors
People will have a chance to comment on new proposed fees and rules at a series of five public hearings to be held around the state in early March.
Coast Guard Conducts Medical Evacuation From Hilo
The Coast Guard conducted two joint medical evacuations in last two days throughout Main Hawaiian Islands.
Gov. Ige Traveling to D.C. for National Conference
Gov. David Y. Ige will join leaders from the business industry, the nonprofit sector and global governments for this week’s National Governors Meeting.
HPD Reclassifies Coroner’s Inquest to Murder & Suicide
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is reclassifying a coroner’s inquest investigation to a murder and a suicide.
Partnership to Encourage Women to Explore Careers in Cybersecurity
Gov. David Y. Ige reported the state’s participation in the Girls Go CyberStart Initiative on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019.
