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UPDATE: High Surf Advisory in Effect for East Shores of Big Island
The High Surf Advisory for north-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island is cancelled. The High Surf Advisory for east-facing shores remains in place through 6 p.m.
Section of Downed Jet Recovered
Personnel from the State of Hawai‘i and the Coast Guard oversaw the recovery of a section of the fuselage from a aircraft, downed initially in December.
HNL Sign Replacement Work Starts Jan. 14
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) alerts motorists that closures will occur at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
HPD Arrests Man in Fern Acres on Multiple Charges
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department received several complaints of a reckless driver that had been reported periodically in the area of the Fern Acres subdivision.
HPD Identifies Man Who Was Found Unresponsive in Jail Cell
HPD reports that an autopsy was conducted Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, 2019, on the body of a man who died after being in police custody.
High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island’s N & E Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Warning, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Jan. 10 for east-facing shores of the Big Island.
HPD Promotes 5 Employees
Hawai‘i Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira has promoted four employees from the rank of Lieutenant to Captain and one employee from Major to Assistant Chief.
LAWSUIT: Lloyd’s ‘Steered’ Hawai‘i Homeowners Away From Effective Insurance Coverage
Lloyd’s of London has found itself in trouble again in the Aloha State, according to a press release issued by Foster Law Offices LLLC, a Kealakekua firm.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Federal Workers During Shutdown
Sen. Brian Schatz and U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) led a group of 22 lawmakers in introducing the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act.
Tarballs Reported at Hawai‘i Island Beach
Hawai‘i County filed a complaint with Hawai‘i Department of Health on Jan. 3 after beachgoers reported seeing black material at Spencer Beach Park.
Parents & Guardians of Special Needs Students Asked to Help HIDOE
HIDOE will pursue Medicaid reimbursement opportunities for support services offered to eligible students during school hours.
Gov. Ige Designates Griffin as PUC Chair
Gov. David Ige has designated James (Jay) Griffin as Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission (PUC) chairman.
Gov. Ige Reappoints Hawai‘i Defense Department Leaders
Gov. David Ige has reappointed Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan as adjutant general, Hawai‘i National Guard, Department of Defense.
Gov. Ige Appoints 3 New Directors
Gov. David Ige is appointing new directors at three state departments.
Submarine Squadron One Changes Hands
Commander, Submarine Squadron One held a change of command ceremony at the historic submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan 8, 2019.
UPDATE: Missing Man Located
Hawai’i Island Police are searching for a 60-year-old man, Keonaona “Keone” Kahookaulana, who was last seen on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.
Hawaiian Airlines Revises International Passenger Check-In at HNL
Passengers traveling to South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti and American Samoa will continue to check in at Lobby 3 in Terminal 1 instead of moving to Lobby 4.
Big Island PATH Leader Makes Kaiser’s National Honor Roll
Hawai‘i Island’s Tina Clothier has been named to Kaiser Permanente’s national Thriving Schools Honor Roll for her work helping Hawai‘i’s keiki.
Hilo Girl, 15, Reported Missing
Hawai’i Island Police are searching for Jaysha Gardner, a 15-year-old Hilo girl who was reported as missing.
HPD Searching for Person Last Seen at Walmart
The Hawai‘i Police Department is searching for Keonaona “Keone” Kaho‘okaulana, 60, of Kalapana.
