News
Electric Companies Sending Crews to California
Employees of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaiʿi Electric Light are headed to fire-devastated Northern California.
Hawai‘i Island Scheduled Lane Closures: Nov. 24–30
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and Hawai‘i County have scheduled the following lane closures between Saturday and Friday, Nov. 24 to 30, 2018.
HPD Investigating Puna Shooting Incident
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a shooting reported Wednesday afternoon Nov. 21, 2018, occurring in Glenwood on Highway 11.
Mayor Kim’s Surgery is Successful
Mayor Harry Kim underwent surgery on Friday at the Straub Medical Center in Honolulu to clear a blockage in an artery in his lower extremities.
Highway Intersection Improvements Almost Completed
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the substantial completion of the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway Intersection Improvements at Kawaihae Road project.
HPD Investigating Pāhoa Structure Fire Fatality
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred in Puna early Friday morning Nov. 23, 2018.
Lloyd’s of London Reverses Course, Will Pay Kīlauea Victims
A week after losing a motion to dismiss in Hawaiian state court, Lloyd’s of London has abruptly reversed all denials of claims for victims of the Kīlauea Volcano eruption.
Governors Taking Part in Winter Meeting on Big Island
The public is welcome to register and attend the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) 2018 Winter Meeting that will be happening on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
HPD Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is searching for a 14-year-old Hilo girl who was reported as a runaway.
VIDEO: Road From MacKenzie to Pohoiki Now Complete
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.
Hilo Zontians Launch ‘Magnificent Me’ to Empower Adolescent Girls
The Zonta Club of Hilo is starting the Magnificent Me project, a three-year signature service project to expose adolescent girls to tools that can build confidence.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The County of Hawai‘i announces Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events will be held between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the following dates.
North Kohala Brush Fire
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to a brushfire located near the 11.5 mile marker of Akoni Pule Highway on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at 1:38 a.m.
Parker Students Donate Nearly 2 Tons of Food
Parker School students collected nearly two tons of canned goods for North Hawai‘i food banks as part of the school’s annual ‘Ohana Day on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018.
Woman Dies in Crash on Saddle Road
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department reports that an adult female died following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, Nov.21, 2018, on Saddle Road.
OHA Offering $7 Million in Community Grants
On Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) announced the opening of the application period for its Community Grants Program.
HPD’s David Poohina Named Officer of the Month
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi honored Officer David Poohina on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, as their “Officer of the Month of October.”
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Nov. 13–20
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Wednesday and Tuesday, Nov. 13 and 20, 2018.
Big Island Man Wanted for Questioning in Sexual Assault Investigation
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in locating 28-year-old Matthew Antonio Perry, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a sexual assault investigation.
Hawai‘i’s Economy ‘Positive But Slowing’
Hawai‘i’s economic growth rate will be lower than that of the nation, as well as lower than the average Hawai‘i economic growth rate of past 30 years at 1.8%.
