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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.
Hawai‘i AG Opposes ACICS Accreditation
Acting Hawai‘i AGl Russell Suzuki joined a coalition of states in opposing an application by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
Rain Didn’t Impede 2018 Pana‘ewa Stampede Rodeo
Big Island residents and visitors turned out over President’s Day weekend for the 26th Annual Hawai‘i Horse Owners Pana‘ewa Stampede Rodeo from Feb. 17 to 19, 2018, at the Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center in Hilo. Over the three-day weekend, an estimated 6,000 spectators turned out to watch 187 cowboys and cowgirls from ages 3 to 72 […]
Officer Shot at Hawaiian Beaches Subdivision
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an attempted murder after a police officer was shot in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision in Lower Puna.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 10:15 a.m.
Gov. Ige Travels to D.C. for National Governors’ Meeting
Gov. David Ige is in Washington, D.C. attending the National Governors Association’s Winter Meeting.
Senate Honors Hawaiian Language Leaders
Hawai‘i State Senate honored five Hawaiian language kumu for their leadership in reviving and teaching ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i in our schools statewide.
Gov. Ige Urges Congress to Protect Clean Energy Programs Funding
Under the leadership of Gov. Ige, the U.S. Climate Alliance is urging Congress to protect the U.S. DOE from funding cuts proposed by the Trump Administration.
Sen. Inouye to Host Town Hall Meeting
Sen. Lorraine Inouye (Dist. 4) will hold a talk-story Town Hall Meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Waimea.
Woman Dies After ‘Jumping Into Traffic’ on Hawai‘i Island Hwy
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports that a woman in her late 30s passed away after being hit by a car on Highway 130.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Big Island
A Flash Flood Watch was issued for the Big Island at 3:56 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, in effect from tonight through Friday afternoon.
UPDATE 4: Social Media Comments ‘Spiraled Out of Control’
On Tuesday, at about 7 p.m., a suspect was taken into custody and charged with Terroristic Threatening in the Second Degree.
Heavy Rains Cause Damage to Wai‘ōhinu Transfer Station
The County of Hawai‘i announces that recent heavy rains that fell over the Ka‘ū District, have caused damage to the Solid Waste Transfer Station in Wai‘ōhinu.
HPD Arrests 19 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday through Sunday, Feb. 12 to 18, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Reps to Hear Bill Prohibiting Multiburst Triggers on Firearms
The Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce will hear House Bill 1908 which would prohibit multiburst triggers on firearms also known as “bump stocks.”
Hōlualoa Man Dies as Result of Weather-Related Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police responded to a reported coroners inquest on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at about 6:30 a.m., in the Hōlualoa area.
Rep. Gabbard’s OFF Act for Clean Energy Economy Gains Momentum
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act (OFF Act), H.R. 3671, continues to gain momentum.
Hawaiʻi’s Mayors Oppose Trump Administration Repeal of Clean Power Plan
Hawai‘i Mayors have joined 226 mayors from 44 states and territories, representing nearly 50 million Americans to oppose the Trump Administration’s proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan.
UPDATE 2: Brig. Gen. Outlines Hazards Preparedness Plan & Report
On Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency’s (HI-EMA) State Warning Point erroneously activated a statewide Civil Danger Warning (CDW) ballistic missile alert.
Rep. Hanabusa Comments on Anniversary of Forced Relocation of Japanese Americans
The following statement was issued by Rep. Colleen Hanabusa today on the 76th anniversary of the signing of the executive order that led to the arrest of Japanese.
