News
Search Suspended for Missing Man Near Champagne Ponds
The Coast Guard announces that it has suspended the search for a possible person in the water in the vicinity of Champagne Ponds.
HPD Identifies Individuals in Murder-Suicide
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has identified the male and female found dead at a home in Mt. View on Sunday, April 8.
Electric Vehicle Charging Signs to be Posted Along Highway 19 & 190
The State of Hawai‘i DBEDT announced that the Federal Highway Administration has designated two more Hawai‘i highways as alternative fuel corridors.
Royal Kona Resort Workers to Rally on Hawai‘i Island
Royal Kona Resort workers will rally to demand good, quality jobs at the resort on Wednesday, April 11, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Three Hawai‘i Island Principals Nominated for Leadership Award
The Island Insurance Foundation has nominated three principals from the Big Island for its Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.
No Weight Limits Posted for Ninole, Hilea and Waiaka Stream Bridges
Weight reduction signs were posted, but officials have re-inspected the bridges and have redone the load rating calculations based on finite element analysis.
South Hilo Crime Report: March 23–April 6, 2018
South Hilo Community Police responded to five burglaries, seven vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins over the 14-day period from March 23 to April 6.
County of Hawai‘i Legislative Auditor Earns National Award
The Distinguished Knighton Award for best performance audit has been awarded to the County of Hawai‘i’s Office of the Legislative Auditor.
Turn in Unused or Expired Medications on Take-Back Day
The National Take-Back Initiative event on Saturday, April 28, 2018, offers an opportunity to turn in unused or expired medications for safe, anonymous disposal.
Legislators Call for Investigation Into Reported NPS Science Censorship
Legislators are asking for an investigation into potential alterations to a scientific report that removed references to human-caused climate change.
HDOT Planning Highway 130 Contraflow Trial Project
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is developing plans to run a trial northbound contraflow lane during morning hours on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road.
Man Sentenced for Defrauding University of Hawai‘i
The United States Justice Department announced that U.S. District Court Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi sentenced Marc Hubbard, age 50, to 57 months in prison.
Hawai‘i Island Lane Closures Through April 13
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures through Friday, April 13, 2018.
Military Convoys Scheduled for April
The U.S. Army announces that O‘ahu-based service members are scheduled to convoy from the Kawaihae Harbor to Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) during April.
Three Big Island Principals Rewarded for Leadership Excellence
The Island Insurance Foundation recognized 14 outstanding Hawai‘i public school principals nominated for its 14th Annual Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.
HPD Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Puna Girl
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old Puna girl who was reported missing.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Big island
Monday, April 9, 2018, 3:13 a.m.: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Watch for the Big Island through this afternoon.
UPDATE: Officials Continue Search for Missing Canadian
The Coast Guard is searching for a possible person in the water in the vicinity of Champagne Ponds, Big Island, Hawai‘i, on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
HPD Investigating Murder-Suicide in Puna
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating the death of a man and woman at an upper Puna residence.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i in Hawai‘i County Until 9:15 p.m.
