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Funding Bill for National Park Maintenance Passes
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa praised the passing of measures permanently reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund
and dedicating new funding to National Park Service.
HPD Renewing Search for Hilo Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 40-year-old Hilo man reported missing.
4 Arrested in Connection With Kona Assault
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department has arrested four individuals in connection with an early morning assault in Kona.
Yellow Dye to be Discharged in Puhi Bay
The County of Hawai‘i, Department of Environmental Management, Wastewater Division, will conduct a dye test of the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall pipe.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: August 2018
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Coast Community Police responded to one burglary, three thefts, one vehicle theft, four criminal property damages and two drug related incidents.
Councilmember Ruggles to Hold Public Meeting
Councilmember Jen Ruggles will hold a public community meeting to speak with constituents about her recent decision to refrain from voting on legislation.
Waikoloa Schools Breaks Ground for New Building
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education broke ground Monday, Sept. 10, on a new classroom building and office space at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School.
‘Hikianalia’ Arrives in San Francisco
Thousands of people gathered at Aquatic Park in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, to welcome Polynesian voyaging canoe Hikianalia and her crew.
Ocean View Man Dies in 2-Vehicle Crash
A 28-year-old Ocean View man died following a two-vehicle collision Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Ocean View near the 83-mile marker of Hawaiʻi Belt Road, Highway 11.
Anti-Predator Training Prepares ʻAlalā Before Release
Two groups of the critically endangered bird will be reintroduced to the wild this year.
Free Lecture to Focus on Ant Management in Hawai‘i
The Maunakea Speakers Series lecture will be held on Sept. 20 at UH Hilo.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, Sept. 15–21
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary lane closures through Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.
‘Hikianalia’ to Reach San Fransisco Sept. 16
Thousands of Californians and dozens of outrigger canoe paddlers are expected to greet voyaging canoe “Hikianalia” as it sails under the Golden Gate Bridge.
Hawai‘i DOT Releases Post-Olivia Recap
No major impacts were felt at Hawai‘i airports and harbors; highways crews responded to about 30 events on Maui, Moloka‘i and O‘ahu between Sept. 11 and 13.
Statewide Traffic Fatalities Reach 79
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reported that 79 people have been killed in traffic-related fatalities statewide so far in 2018.
Adam Roberg Named ‘Officer of the Year’
One in every 13 arrests for OVUII in the entire Kona District were a result of Roberg’s efforts.
Red Cross Responding to Residential Fire in Hilo
The American Red Cross is responding to a residential fire reported in Hilo on Saturday, July 15, 2018.
South Hilo Crime Report: Sept. 7–13, 2018
South Hilo Community Police responded to four vehicle thefts over the seven-day period from Friday, Sept. 7 through Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018.
‘Hikianalia’ Arrives in Time for Global Climate Action Summit
Polynesian voyaging canoe Hikianalia arrived in San Francisco’s Bay Area just in time for the Global Climate Action Summit, scheduled for Sept. 12 to 14, 2018.
East Hawai‘i Blood Drive to Start Sept. 17
The Blood Bank of Hawaii will host a blood drive Monday through Friday, Sept. 17 through 21, 2018, in Hilo and Kea‘au.
