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Report Reveals Early Childhood Education & Care Shortage
The University of Hawai‘i Center on the Family published a new a new report that finds the state lacks sufficient childcare and preschool seats to meet the community’s needs.
Hawai‘i Libraries Offer Interactive Reading Experience
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System offers an interactive reading experience for pre-Kindergarten to third grade readers through Bookflix.
Hawai‘i Island Film Office Workshop: Want to Work in TV?
Ever wonder what it would be like to work on the set and behind the scenes of a major motion picture or television show or music video?
Two Females Rescued from Honokane Nui Valley
The Hawai‘i Fire Department rescued two females from Honokane Nui Valley on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2017.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Big Island Beginning Dec. 5, AM
Strong winds will spread to all islands by Tuesday morning, continuing through the day for most of the state.
Drawing of Road Rage Stabbing Suspect Released
On Nov. 22, a 25-year-old Pāhoa man told police he was stabbed by the driver of a light-colored sedan following an argument on Moho Road in the Hawaiian Acres.
HOVE Deepwell Emergency Repair Update 1
The contractor has completed extraction of both pump and motor from the well and has confirmed that the motor is inoperable.
HPD Arrests 23 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday through Sunday, Nov. 27, to Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Renews Search for Missing Puna Woman
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing.
HPD Renews Search for Missing Woman
The HPD is renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 35-year-old Hilo woman who was reported missing on Aug. 6.
Operation Christmas Child in Full Swing
The HPD’s Operation Christmas Child drive collected 6,103 gift-filled shoeboxes in East Hawaiʻi for a total of 10,827 for the entire island.
DWS: S. Kona Drinking Water Safe Despite Presence of Dalapon
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Water Supply reassures the public that there is no health threat and will ensure ongoing water sample testing.
Male Body Found Along Hilo Bay Coastline
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has initiated a coroner’s inquest in connection with the discovery of a body along the coastline of Hilo Bay.
HPD Identifies Victim in Highway 19 Crash
A 37-year-old Papa‘aloa woman died following a two-vehicle crash Saturday, Dec. 2, in Pa‘auilo.
Hawai‘i: ‘Sanctuary Funding Cuts Illegal’
The amicus brief argues that state and local law enforcement agencies are in the best position to assess how to conduct police work in their communities.
Hawaiʻi Electric Light Holiday Safety Tips
Hawaiʻi Electric Light offers practical tips to help make your celebrations safe and festive.
DOE & Partners Aim to Promote Oral Health
The HIDOE and the Hawai‘i Dental Association are renewing their commitment to educating kids about the importance of dental hygiene.
Democratic Senators Introduce Tax Plan Amendment
Senators introduced an amendment to the Republican tax plan that would hold Senate Republicans accountable for their pledge that their tax plan will not result in Medicare cuts.
Fire Rescue at Kona Pacific Condominiums
An elderly-disabled woman required assistance to evacuate the Kona Pacific Condominiums after a fire was reported there. Two other occupants sheltered in a safe place in the adjoining unit while fire fighters extinguished the fire. Firefighter responded on the scene at 10:58 a.m. to find smoke coming from the fifth-floor corner unit. Fire companies from […]
Hwy 130 Costs Exceeds $25 Million in 5 Years
Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road construction on Highway 130 in Puna over the last five-years, has cost Hawai‘i taxpayers more than $25 million.
