News
HPD Names Officer Conrad Bidal 2017 Top Cop
Officer Conrad Bidal was recognized for his decisive and heroic actions at the scene of a Jan. 16, 2017, structure fire of the Luquin’s Mexican Restaurant building in Pāhoa.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i Announces November Blood Drive Dates
The Blood Bank of Hawai‘i has announced its November Hawai‘i Island schedule
Rep. Gabbard Recognizes 75th Anniversary of Japanese American Internment
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which authorized the internment of over 110,000 Japanese Americans on U.S. soil during World War II.
Beware of Scam Artist Posing as BBB Employee
The woman who received these calls reported that the calls came from a local number, (808) 971-4179. Upon answering the call, the woman heard a pre-recorded message which stated the call was from the BBB and prompted her to press a number.
Kailua-Kona Resident Dies in House Fire
Firefighters arrived at the scene of a fully engulfed, four-bedroom, two-story home in Kailua-Kona on Oluolu St. in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 3, 2017.
Joint House Hearing Held on Reef Protection
Featured topics included coral bleaching, overfishing, and pollution.
O‘ahu Prepares for President Trump’s Arrival
Big Islanders planning to travel to O‘ahu today should prepare for traffic delays and detours due to President Donald Trump’s arrival to the island.
Rep. Gabbard: DNC Rigged Presidential Primary & Damaged Party
Hawaiʻi Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has called for major reform to the Democratic National Committee in response to an exposé of a rigged presidential primary written by Donna Brazile, the interim DNC chair who stepped in after Debbie Wasserman-Schultz was removed.
Rep. Gabbard Votes to Protect Healthcare for Kūpuna, Increase Medicare Transparency
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: “Along with placing seniors’ healthcare into the hands of unelected government bureaucrats, or even worse, a single cabinet secretary, the structure of the IPAB allows for sweeping cuts without taking into account the quality of care.”
Rep. Gabbard Recognized as a Top National Food Policy Advocate
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: “Food security is a critical issue for the American people and especially the people of Hawaiʻi, and I’m humbled to be recognized as an advocate for them and their families.
Puna Man Charged in Hilo Road-Rage Shooting Incident
Just after 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, police responded to several reports of gunshots coming from a moving vehicle on Kanoelehua Avenue near Waianuhea Place in Hilo.
Police Request Public’s Help in Ocean View Burglary
A wooden bathtub and wall mounted heater were removed from an Ocean View residence.
Hawaiian Air Waives Change Fees Due to Flooding on Kaua‘i
Hawaiian Airlines will waive reservation change fees for customers traveling to/from LIH on Nov. 1, 2017, due to flooding on Kaua‘i.
Military to Convoy from Pōhakuloa to Kawaihae Friday, Nov. 3
Soldiers and Marines are scheduled to convoy from Kawaihae Docks to Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) Nov. 3. The convoys are scheduled to start at noon and finish by 3:30 p.m.
Stop Flu at School Vaccination Clinics Begin
The voluntary program administers free flu shots to Hawai‘i students in kindergarten through eighth grade who are enrolled at participating schools
HFD Transitioning to New Haihai Fire Station
Effective Nov. 1, emergency services will operate out of the Haihai Fire Station.
North Kona Water Restriction Update
At this time, four of thirteen wells are out of service in the North Kona area, thus the DWS’s 25% Water Restriction remains in effect.
Pōhakuloa Training Advisory for Nov 2017
Military units are scheduled to conduct various types of training at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in November 2017 that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities.
Statewide Native Plant Sale in Celebration of Arbor Day, Nov. 3
The statewide plant sale will have a wide selection of native plants at a reasonable cost while supporting the work DOFAW does in conserving native forests
Siren and Emergency Alert Test, Nov. 1
The state’s monthly test of the statewide outdoor warning siren system is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at 11:45 a.m.
