News
Suspects Wanted in Stolen Flag Investigation
Police say the two men are wanted in the investigation of two stolen flags from the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on Banyon Drive in Hilo.
US Senators, Schatz Introduce Bill to Prevent Pre-emptive Strike on North Korea
The bill would prohibit funds from being used for kinetic military operations without Congressional approval unless the US faces an imminent threat or such action is necessary to defend citizens
HPD Releases Puna Man in Connection With Shooting Incident
Officers responded to a North Road residence in Mt. View for a report of a man who had been shot. The 24-year-old victim, who lives at the residence, was found in the yard with a gunshot wound to his head.
Accessibility Improvements Scheduled for Mauna Loa Lookout
Vehicles will have limited access to Mauna Loa Lookout for eight weeks, from Oct. 30 to Dec. 31, while workers improve the parking lot, toilet and picnic area for visitors with disabilities.
HPD Arrests 25 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Oct. 23 – 29, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Paving Work to Begin on Waianuenue Avenue, Nov. 13
Drivers can expect delays and may want to use alternate routes during these dates.
Hawaiʻi Island Sixth Graders Make History
More than 500 Hawaiʻi Island sixth graders made history as participants of Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s free STEM program called the Barnstorming Tour.
DLNR Responds to Circuit Court Ruling on Aquarium Fishing Permits
The department continues to believe that existing aquarium fishing practices are sustainable and environmentally sound.
Four Kailua-Kona Men Arrested in Robbery and Assault Investigations
As officers were responding to the affray, a male victim reported that four male suspects approached the victim and demanded money from him.
Hawaiian Immersion Schools Mural Project
The Hilo mural, located at 51 Makaʻala Street, will depict Kalapana unofficially putting his hoʻopāpā skills into play after completing his schooling with Kalaoa, then going to Kauaʻi where he encounters a local of the area.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 7.0 Quake Off Loyalty Islands
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary magnitude 7.0 earthquake reported Southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
Hawaiʻi Co-Authors Supreme Court Case: Colorado Business Refused to Serve Gay Couple
AG Chin files an Amicus Brief in case over Colorado business that refused to serve same-sex couple.
Six States to Join Hawai‘i Travel Ban Lawsuit
Six states side with Hawai‘i’s position that the travel ban is illegal and unconstitutional.
Puna Man Arrested in Connection With Shooting Incident
On Oct. 29 at 2:23 p.m., officers responded to a North Road residence in Mt. View for a report of a man who had been shot. The 24-year-old victim, who lives at the residence, was found in the yard with a gunshot wound to his head.
Governor Ige to Mayor Kim on Living Monument for World Peace on Mauna Kea
I could think of no better person than you to lead and organize a working group of like-minded individuals to create a Living Monument for World Peace on Mauna Kea. I trust you without any reservation and hesitation in this endeavor.
Woman Arrested for DUI in National Park
The 46-year-old woman from Mountain View was arrested Friday night and her name is being withheld during the preliminary investigation.
Hawai‘i State Dept. of Health Leads Oral Health Screenings for Head Start
The Hawai‘i DOH ramps up oral health screenings after a 2015/2016 report validated that Hawai‘i’s third grade children have the highest prevalence of tooth decay in the nation.
Woman Found Dead in Volcano Caldera
According to Chief Ranger John Broward, the woman appears to have died after falling from the edge beyond Crater Rim Trail.
Hawai’i Identity Theft Statistics Released
The free credit-monitoring website WalletHub recently released its in-depth analysis identifying 2017’s states most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud.
Bird Hunting Season Starts Nov. 4
DLNR announced the opening of the 2017-18 Game Bird Hunting Season to start on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.
