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Mayor Kim Checks Out of Hospital, Returning Home Sunday
Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has checked out of the hospital and will return home to Hilo on Sunday.
Reps Provide $50 Million Funding Package to Address Homeless Crisis
State Lawmakers are taking the lead on solving Hawai‘i’s homeless crisis.
Reps Pass Bills Supporting Senate Legislative Priority
Hawai‘i State lawmakers have passed a number of important measures ahead of the Friday, April 28, final decking deadline.
Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Controlling Pesticide Use
On Friday, April 27, 2018, House and Senate conferees agreed on Senate Bill 3095 SD1 HD1 CD1 which restricts pesticide use near schools.
Hilo Man, 78, Charged in Sexual Assault Case
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 78-year-old Hilo man with sexual offenses in connection with an incident reported on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Waimea.
Alaska Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at HNL
Alaska Airlines Flight 145 was heading from Seattle to HNL Friday night when an oil filter bypass light alerted pilots of a problem with one of the two engines.
HFD Rescues Three in Highway 19 Accident
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to an accident on Highway 19 near the 22-mile marker by Maulua Gulch on Friday, April 27, 2018, at 1:09 p.m.
Zippy’s Hilo Restaurant Identified in Security Incident
On Friday, March 9, Zippy’s Restaurants, including the Hilo location, learned of a security incident involving its credit and debit card processing system.
South Hilo Crime Report: April 6–19, 2018
South Hilo Community Police responded to five burglaries, eight vehicle thefts and 10 vehicle break-ins over the 14-day period between April 6 and 19.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: March 2018
Hāmākua Coast Community Police responded to one burglary, eight thefts, two drug-related incidents, one assault, one vehicle theft and four criminal property damage incidents.
Hazardous Weather Message Issued for Big Island
The County of Hawai‘i released the following Civil Defense hazardous weather message for Friday, April 27, 2018, at 1 p.m.
Emergency Funds Approved for Free Kaua‘i Shuttle
(HTA) board of directors on Thursday, April 26, 2018, approved emergency funding of $180,000 to support a free shuttle service…
Mayor Kim Feeling Much Better, Undergoing Tests
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim, who was medevaced to O‘ahu after feeling chest pains on Thursday, is feeling much better.
Traffic Signal Work on Kuakini Highway
The county will be conducting repairs on the controller cabinet for the traffic signals at the Sea View Circle and Kuakini Highway Intersection.
Wildfire Summit to Be Held in Kamuela
The men and women charged with the responsibility of preventing, fighting and managing the state’s wildfires will gather on Hawai‘i Island on May 2.
Committee Passes Hilo Economic Revitalization Bill
Hawai‘i State House and Senate conference committee approved S.B. 3058 S.D. 2 H.D. 2 C.D. 1 (S.B. 3058), which establishes the Hilo Community Economic District.
Missing Hāmākua Woman Located in Good Condition
Hawaiʻi Island police report that Julie Kobayashi, who was reported as missing, has been located in good condition.
Highway 130 Contraflow Trial Begins Monday
The HDOT announces that the contraflow trial on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road (Highway 130) from Kaloli Drive to Shower Drive will begin at 6 a.m., Monday, April 30.
HPD Names ‘Officer of the Month’ for March
The Hawai‘i Police Department announces that the Aloha Exchange Club has honored Officer Daniel Tam as the March “Officer of the Month.”
Hilo Girl, 16, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing.
