News
HPD Searching for Robbery Suspect
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department reported a robbery at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, on Hinano Street in Hilo.
4 Hilo Parks Reopen After Hurricane Damage Repairs
Carvalho Park Baseball Field and three of the Hilo Bayfront parks have reopened for recreational use as of Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closure: Sept. 29–Oct. 5
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Coalition Opposes Trump Administration Efforts to Block Immigrants Seeking Asylum
Group of 18 state attorneys general on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, to stop the Trump Administration from arbitrarily blocking immigrants who seek asylum.
Hawai‘i & Goa, India Sign Agreement to Enter Into Sister-State Relationship
The State of Hawai‘i and Goa, India, signed an agreement to enter into a sister-state relationship on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.
Hawai‘i Island Lane Closures, Sept. 28–30
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary lane closures.
Hawai‘i County Mayor Praises FEMA
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim expressed deep gratitude for the tremendous help FEMA provided with both the eruption and hurricane emergencies.
Waimea Town Meeting to Focus on Proposed Tax Amendment
The WCA Town Meeting on Oct. 4 will focus on the proposed constitutional amendment that would establish a new tax on investment properties to support education.
Hawai‘i Island Flood Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island until 7:45 p.m.
HPD Locates Man Wanted on Warrants
The Hawai`i Island Police Department has located a 56-year-old Ka‘ū man who was wanted for outstanding warrants.
Reps Pass Appropriations Package
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa voted to pass an appropriations package.
Bill to Provide ID for COFA Migrants Passes House
Bipartisan legislation to extend identification services to citizens of the Freely Associated States who reside in Hawai‘i and across the U.S., unanimously passed the House.
County Council Proposes Amendments to County Charter
The Hawai‘i County Charter is the document which sets out the form of local government in the County of Hawai‘i.
Presidential Disaster Declaration Secured for Hurricane Lane
The Presidential Disaster Declaration request by Gov. David Ige to address the impacts of Hurricane Lane has been granted.
Councilmember Ruggles Puts Queen’s Hospital on Notice
Councilmember Jen Ruggles sent notifying Queen’s Health Systems that it appears it may be violating the rights of protected persons in Hawai’i.
UPDATE: Missing Big Island Woman Found
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, identified as 39-year-old Robyn Jean Spotts of Hilo.
Congress Asked to Address Medical Cannabis Banking Conflict
Questions have always loomed about how dispensaries here in Hawai‘i will be able to use banks locally to safeguard their cash reserve.
Sen. Ruderman Invites Public to Town Hall Meeting
The public is invited to attend a community town hall meeting hosted by Sen. Russell Ruderman.
PSD Graduates New Correctional Officers
The Department of Public Safety welcomed a new class of adult correctional officers at a graduation ceremony held at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
HSTA Statement Regarding Counties Appeal to Supreme Court
WalletHub recently ranked Hawai‘i as the worst place for teachers in the country.
