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Wind Advisory and High Surf Warning
A Wind Advisory and High Surf Warning has been issued for portions of Hawai‘i Island.
HPD Investigating Stabbing Incident
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a stabbing in connection with a road rage incident.
HPD Seeking Male Theft Suspect
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred at a retail store within the 300 block of Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo. On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at approximately 4:15 p.m., an unidentified male party entered the store, selected a watch from a display and left the store in an unknown direction without […]
Free Medicare Seminar, Dec. 2
Important questions will be answered at Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union’s (HCFCU) free “Medicare 101” seminar.
Rep Gabbard Pushes Bill to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Congress
This legislation ensures that the names of offending Congress members are released and that they are held personally financially responsible for their behavior.
Hawaiʻi Island: AARP in Action Breakfast
AARP Hawaiʻi’s invites the public to find out efforts on how to make the Big Island a better place to live.
DUI Checkpoints in Place for Thanksgiving Weekend
Impaired driving has been responsible for 11 of the 29 fatalities so far this year.
Hawai‘i Libraries Closed on Thanksgiving
The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System announced that all public libraries and library support offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017.
Seven Fishermen Rescued in South Pacific
Seven fishermen are safe on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, after their Japanese-flagged 50-foot fishing boat reportedly capsized 218 miles southwest of Palau.
Rep. Gabbard Speaks at Kuleana Academy
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, met with participants of the Kuleana Academy
HNL Airport: Limited Parking for Holiday
The HDOT Airports Division alerts the public of limited parking at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport’s public parking lots during Thanksgiving.
Legislators Call on FCC to Protect Net Neutrality
Rep. Gabbard and Sen. Schatz releases statements in response to the FCC’s plan to dismantle landmark net neutrality rules.
UPDATE: Man Who Died Kaʻū Crash Identified
Officials determined that the man who died on Nov. 8 after being involved in a two-vehicle traffic collision on Māmalahoa Highway, died from injuries sustained in the accident.
Senators: ‘Pass Dream Act Before Senate Recesses in December’
Sens. Mazie Hirono, Catherine Masto and their Democratic women colleagues urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pass the Dream Act.
Schools Roll Out More Data Visuals for Public to View
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has released data for its remaining strategic goals.
Keaʻau Boy, 16, Reported Missing
Hawai’i Island Police are searching for a 16-year-old Keaʻau boy who was reported missing.
Student Pharmacists Collect Donations for Thanksgiving Food Drive
Student pharmacists from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy collected more than 400 food items to donate to Hawaii families.
High Surf Warning for North & East Shores of Hawai‘i Island
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for the north- and east-facing shores of Hawai’i Island through Friday.
Missing Hawai‘i Island Hunter Found Safe
A male hunter in his 60s who got lost in native forest off of Kahaulea Street in Volcano was rescued by the Hawaiʻi Fire Department.
HPD Arrests 25 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday through Sunday, Nov. 13 to 19, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
