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“The United States is forever grateful for the service, bravery, and perseverance of the more than 200,000 Filipino and Filipino American soldiers that served our country during World War II,” said Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.

Very strong southwest winds aloft associated with a passing upper level trough will impact the high elevations on the Big Island today.

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident and structure fire that occurred at a Puna residence Tuesday evening.

 The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island until late tonight.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory until 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.

A community meeting will be held on Friday, Oct. 27, to address the increasing agricultural theft issues on Hawaiʻi Island.

The Transit Master Plan Community meeting that was scheduled for tonight, Oct. 24, in Hilo has been postponed due to inclement weather

Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a 41-year-old from Mt. View man in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

So far this year, there have been 935 DUI arrests compared with 884 during the same period last year, an increase of 5.8 percent. There have been 1,092 major accidents so far this year compared with 1,137 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4 percent.

The State of Hawaii Department of Health and Clean Water Branch has issued a Brown Water Advisory for the island of Hawaii, due to heavy rains.

The public is asked to avoid these areas or use alternative routes if they must travel. State Highways is placing caution signs. Please drive with caution is these areas or stay home if travel is not necessary. 

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Hawaii in Hawaii County

The Kealakehe Police Station is experiencing intermittent phone disruptions due to inclement weather conditions.

Heavy thunder showers are expected to continue through today. Hawaiʻi County Police reports all roads are open at this time, but advise that driving conditions are poor because of occasional heavy downpours. Due the heavy rains, be on the alert for possible road closures.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Special Marine Warning for Big Island Leeward, Southeast and Windward Waters until 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.

A vandal using the tag of “Puna” has been marking different buildings throughout Hilo and last week they tagged one of the murals that was painted by the Temple Children.

Hawaiʻi Finance Department’s Purchasing Division won a prestigious statewide award for excellence, accorded by the Hawaiʻi State Procurement Office

USGS has produced a documentary to tell the story of the eruption, and to share imagery of the inaccessible lava lake with the public.

Detectives recovered several photocopies of counterfeit bills, several components used to create counterfeit bills, and 198 grams of suspected marijuana.

Heavy showers are expected to develop this afternoon/evening through tomorrow.