News
WARNING: Hawai‘i Sheriff Impersonator Scam
The State Sheriff Division warns the public about a recent sheriff impersonator scam.
South Hilo Crime Report: Dec. 28–Jan. 3
South Hilo Community Police responded to four burglaries and three vehicle thefts over the seven-day period from Dec. 28, 2018, to Jan. 3, 2019.
PTA Training Advisory January 2019
U.S. Marine Corps units home-based on O‘ahu are scheduled to conduct various types of small unit training at Pōhakuloa Training Area.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures Through Jan. 11
Temporary lane closures are scheduled on Hawai‘i Island from Jan. 5 to 11, 2019.
West Hawaiʻi Solid Waste Division Announces Closures
Due to staff shortages, the Keʻei Recycling and Transfer Station will be closed the remainder of today, Friday, Jan. 4, 2019.
BOH Offers Programs to Workers Affected by Shutdown
The programs provide access to cash via special loan programs or getting relief on existing BOH loans through fast approval and funding; late fees will be waived.
Transform Hawai‘i Government Applauds Appointment of New State CIO
Transform Hawai‘i Government: “Transform Hawai‘i Government released a statement regarding Gov. David Ige’s appointment of Douglas G. Murdock as CIO of the State of Hawai‘i.”
Senators Call for Reexamination of SE Asian Refugee Detention, Deportation
Senators sent a letter urging the Department of Homeland Security to reexamine its “arbitrary detention and deportation” of those who fled war and genocide.
Democratic Attorneys General Association Welcomes New Hawai‘i AG
The Democratic Attorneys General Association welcomes Clare Connors to the Democratic Attorneys General Association.
HPD Seeking Suspect on Bench Warrant
The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Dohnavynne Kahalioumi, 32, who resides in the Kona District.
Man Wanted for Questioning Turns Himself In to HPD
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 39-year-old Kikiloi Lokosuka, who was wanted for questioning.
16 of 21 Rescued From ‘Sincerity Ace’
The Coast Guard coordinated with five volunteer vessels from Dec. 31, 2018, to Jan. 3, 2019, to rescue the crew of the “Sincerity Ace.”
George, the Last Hawaiian Land Snail, Passes Away
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife reports that George the snail, the last known Achatinella apexfulva, died on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Jan. 4–6
Temporary road and lane closures from Friday to Sunday, Jan. 4 to 6, 2019.
Drowning Reported at Kahalu‘u Beach
First responders arrived at Kahalu‘u Beach Park on Thursday, at 10 a.m. to a report of lifeguards providing CPR to a male fronting the south tower on the beach.
HPD Renewing Search for Information in Fern Acres Murder
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is renewing their request seeking information related to a murder investigation.
HawCC Releases Fall 2018 Dean’s List
Hawai‘i Community College Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2018 semester.
Pāhoa Pool Work ‘on Schedule’
Restoration work at the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center is “on schedule.”
Honoka‘a School Named Winner in Samsung’s National STEM Contest
Honoka‘a High and Intermediate School in Honoka‘a has been named the Hawai‘i state winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
Māmalahoa Highway Survey Work Scheduled in Volcano
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is notifying the public of Ground Penetrating Radar survey work that will be conducted on Māmalahoa Highway.
