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Kaloko-Honokōhau Trail and Area Closures
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park announces the following trail and area closures from 6 to 11 a.m.
UPDATE: Identity of Woman Retrieved From Wailuku River Still Unknown
At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, a body was observed to go over Rainbow Falls, and proceed down river, face down in the Wailuku River.
Acclaimed Caregiving Advocate and Author to Present in Hilo
Frances H. Kakugawa will share her latest work at Basically Books in Hilo on March 3.
No Tsunami Threat from 7.6M New Guinea Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports a 7.6 earthquake occurred near Papua New Guinea.
Search and Rescue at Carvalho Park in Hilo
Search and rescue operations are ongoing offshore at Carvalho Park in Hilo as of 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.
Safety Beacons to be Installed on Ainako Avenue
Department of Public Works Traffic Division and its contractor T&T Electric, Inc. will be installing school zone beacons on Ainako Ave.
Pāhoa Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Officer Shooting Incident
Albert Puʻu is being held at the Hilo cellblock in lieu of $515,500 bail pending his initial appearance on Monday afternoon, Feb. 26, in District Court.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Big Island
A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Big Island through late tonight, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018.
40 Ton Rope Mass Deposited at ‘Plastic Beach’
The Kamilo Point mass is demonstrative of the unprecedented arrival of large collections of marine debris to Hawai‘i this year.
First Rat Lungworm Case on Hawai‘i Island in 2018 Confirmed
The first case of rat lungworm disease in the state this year has been confirmed in an adult resident of West Hawai‘i on the Big Island.
67-Year-Old Seabird Hatches Chick at Midway Atoll
At 67, Wisdom, the world’s oldest known breeding bird in the wild, became a mother once again.
High Wind Advisory in Effect for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.
Theft of State Highway Backhoe
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking the public for any information related to the theft of a State Highway owned backhoe.
Officer of the Month: Officer Tristin Allen
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Officer Tristin Allen, has been selected as the Aloha Exchange Club’s January Officer of the Month.
Pāhoa Structure Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) responded to an unoccupied single-story structure fire in Pāhoa on U‘ilani Drive on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.
Puna Man Arrested for 2 Domestic Violence Incidents
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 38-year-old Big Island man in connection with two separate domestic violence-related incidents.
UDPATE: Missing Camper Found in Good Condition
Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing camper on the Puna coastline or Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Legislation to Address Hawai‘i, Nationwide Nursing Shortage
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) announced her support for bipartisan legislation to address the severe shortage of nurses in Hawai’i and across the country.
Suspect Arrested in Connection With HPD Officer Shooting
Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the Pāhoa man who was arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in Puna.
