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HPD Investigating Puna Home Invasion Robbery
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects responsible for a home invasion robbery.
Senators Demand Answers on Origin of Census Citizenship Question
Senators want more answers from Commerce Department Secretary Wilbur Ross about where the proposal of a citizenship question for the upcoming 2020 Census originated.
ACLU Demands Polling Place for Pāhoa Voters
The ACLU of Hawai‘i Foundation (ACLU of Hawai’i) issued a demand letter on Friday, June 29, 2018, to the Hawai‘i Office of Elections.
Hawai‘i County Working on Public Lava Viewing Plans
The County of Hawai‘i will soon announce its plans and the location for a lava viewing area.
UPDATE: Missing Hawi Man Found Dead
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Israel Victorino-Rabang, 23, who has been reported missing.
Flags at Half-Staff for Newspaper Shooting Victims
This action is taken to honor those killed in a shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland.
Legislator Surveys Impacts of Kīlauea Eruption
Rep. San Buenaventura recommends that some evacuees should be able to return to their homes.
6 PM: New Map Released
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Sen. Hirono Visits East Hawai‘i
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono visited Hawai‘i Island communities affected by ongoing volcanic activity during a visit to Puna on Monday, July 2, 2018.
Explosive Event Occurring About Every 28 Hours
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos and video of the East Rift Zone on Monday, July 2, 2018.
HPD Searching for Missing Hilo Woman
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Samantha Mcvay of Hilo.
Safety Restrictions on Speed, Parking Remain for Highway 130
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds the public that the speed limit on Highway 130 (Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road) has been lowered.
UPDATE: Man Wanted on Bench Warrants Arrested
Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 28-year-old Alvin C. Haili-Barawis on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. in Kona.
Community Meeting: Future of Puna
A few hundred Puna residents turned out for the Future of Puna meeting on June 30, 2018.
South Hilo Crime Report: June 22–28, 2018
HPD Police responded to four burglaries, seven vehicle thefts and one vehicle break-in over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, June 22 to 28.
Pāhoa Post Office Mail Delivery Suspended for the Day
Here are the latest updates regarding the impact to mail delivery of the Kīlauea Volcano eruption in the Puna region of Hawai‘i island:
NEW PHOTOS: East Rift Zone, Kīlauea Summit
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department took these photos of the East Rift Zone on an overflight on Saturday, June 30, 2018.
4 West Hawai‘i Parks to Close Early on 4th
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks will conduct early closures of four West Hawai‘i parks on the Fourth of July holiday.
UH to Receive More Than $2 Million to Prevent Childhood Obesity
Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $2,125,903 to the University of Hawai‘i.
