News
Four Men Cited for Entering Closed Trail
DOCARE officers reported seeing the suspects going under clearly visible yellow “police” tape and past numerous closed signs.
HPD Seeking ID on Vehicle Theft Surveillance Image
The HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a vehicle theft investigation that occurred on Sept. 23 in Hilo.
Pāhoa Man Arrested for Theft, Drug Offenses
The HPD arrested and charged a 28-year-old Pāhoa man on Sept. 21 for theft and drug offenses after allegedly taking a cellular phone from a vehicle.
Hawaiian Immersion Preschool Celebrates Kūpuna
The Pūnana Leo o Kona – Hawaiian Immersion Preschool in Onouli celebrated their kūpuna on Grandparents Day on Sept. 21, 2018.
ASB Spearheads Seeds of Service School Projects
More than 200 American Savings Bank volunteers, family, friends and community members came together for the bank’s annual Statewide Seeds of Service on Sept. 22.
REPORT: Hawai‘i No. 1 in Nation for Ethnic Diversity
A new study ranks Hawai‘i among the top states in the nation for various categories of diversity.
Public Input Sought on Proposed Maunakea Admin Rules
UH invites the public to provide input on the proposed draft of the administrative rules that will govern public and commercial activities on Maunakea.
Mauna Loa Mac Nut Water System Violates Regulations
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut water system in Kea‘au was notified by the State Department of Health that it has violated drinking water regulations.
Report Broken Streetlights to Ensure Safe Trick-or-Treating
The county wants to ensure the safety of trick-o-treaters as well as the traveling public by making sure streetlights are functioning properly island-wide.
National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 23–29
HDOT, together with all four county police departments and child passenger safety advocates, launches National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 23-29.
South Hilo Crime Report: Sept. 14–20, 2018
HPD’s South Hilo Community Police responded to two burglaries and three vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, Sept. 14, to 20.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Sept. 22–28
State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Traffic Signal Upgrades on Kīlauea Avenue
The Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be working on traffic signals on Kīlauea Avenue.
Legislation Introduced to Expand AMBER Alert
Legislation to expand the AMBER Alert system to include all U.S. territories was introduced on Sept. 21.
19-Year-Old Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
A 19-year-old Na‘alehu woman died following a single-vehicle collision Thursday, Sept. 20, in Kaʻū near the 58-mile marker of Hawai’i Belt Road (Highway 11).
Strive HI Performance Update Shows Progress
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) released its 2017-18 Strive HI Performance System results on Thursday, Sept. 20.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Sept. 21–23
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.
Flood Advisory Issued for Parts of the Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood advisory for the island of Hawai‘i in until 7 p.m.
Visitors Bureau & County Begin ‘Pono Pledge’
The County of Hawai‘i and the Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau (IHVB) have partnered to launch the “Pono Pledge.”
