News
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.
County Accepting Bids on Pāhoa Pool Work
Parks and Recreation announces an Invitation For Bid has been released for proposals to complete restoration work at the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center.
Reps Lead Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa and Sen. Mazie K. Hirono introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution in the U.S. Senate to recognize the month of October as Filipino American History Month.
President & CEO of HTA Stepping Down
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) President and CEO George D. Szigeti is leaving his position with HTA at the end of October, 2018.
Navy Prepares EIS on Hawai‘i-California Training & Testing Study Area
The U.S. Navy has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS).
Officers Recognized as ‘Officer of the Month’
The Aloha Exchange Club recognized two officers on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” luncheon.
Kona Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Production of Child Pornography
Michael Phillip Patrakis, 46, of Kailua-Kona, was sentenced to 292 months of imprisonment for the production of child pornography of two minor females.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 26–28
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.
South Kohala & North Kona Road Work Scheduled
The County of Hawai‘i DPW Traffic Division will be conducting maintenance work on traffic signals along various locations in North Kona and South Kohala.
HVNP: More Lodging, Dining & Camping Areas Scheduled to Reopen
Visitors to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will soon enjoy more dining, lodging and camping opportunities as the park continues to move ahead with plans to reopen.
Doctor & Employees Charged in 43-Count Indictment
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, a doctor and four employees from the Bade Medical Clinic, located in Hilo, were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Fellows Announced for American Film Market
DBEDT CID announces selected fellows of the CLH Immersive Program who will participate in the world’s largest motion picture business event at the 2018 American Film Market.
President Asked to Act Swiftly for FEMA Individual Assistance
Hawai‘i’s Congressional Delegation urged President Trump to act swiftly on Gov. David Ige’s request for individual assistance.
Search Warrants Lead to Drug Arrests in Kailua-Kona
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Area II Vice officers executed search warrants at the scooter rental business and a residence.
DLNR Seeking Two in Connection With Poisoning Streams
DOCARE is asking for help in identifying two men they’d like to question in connection with the recent apparent poisonings of several East Hawai‘i streams.
