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Nearly $3 Million Allotted to Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure in Puna
These funds will assist HSCA in the replacement of an existing storage tank, booster pump, piping for fire flow and other needed upgrades.
Sen. Hirono: Budget Reflects Trump’s ‘Misplaced Priorities’
The Republican tax plan would raise taxes for 123,000 Hawai‘i households in 2018.
Panda Express Hilo Kitchen Fire Doused
Hawai‘i Island firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at Panda Express in Hilo on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at 6:36 a.m.
Battle of Kuamo‘o Featured at Free Lecture
In the 1819 Battle of Kuamo‘o, Hawaiian forces clashed over the traditional kapu religious system. The dispute pitted the forces of Kekuaokalani, nephew of Kamehameha I, who sought to preserve the traditional system, against his cousin, Liholiho (Kamehameha II), who had abandoned the kapu system.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Two Missing Men
“Making the decision to suspend a search and rescue case is incredibly difficult and is done only when we have exhausted all possible search efforts,” said Lt. Christopher Sena, a command duty officer at the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Command Center in Honolulu.
HNL to Hold Aircraft Disaster Exercise, Oct. 20
HDOT would like to alert the public that there will be realistic scenarios portraying injured people on the airport property
BLNR Dismisses Fine for Kailua Bay Swimming Events Pending Promise of Permit
The board dismissed the fine upon receiving assurances from Pagett’s counsel, former Hawai‘i mayor William Kenoi, that Pagett will apply for a DOBOR permit.
UPDATE: Missing Hawai‘i Island Man Found in Good Condition
Keenan Lukzen was last seen in the Kukuihaile area at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
NHCH Names Employee of the Quarter
Physicians and staff commended Ryan’s strong work ethic, expertise and commitment to excellence.
Fire Damages Hilo House
Firefighters arrived on the scene at 6:06 a.m. to find the residence with smoke and flames coming from the windows
Hawai‘i Ranks 2nd in US for Highest Number of Traffic Fatalities in 2017
Since Jan. 1 there have been 30 traffic fatalities in Hawaii County
HPD Arrest Man Wanted for Outstanding Warrants
At 2:35 p.m., Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16, 33-year-old Eduardo Lopez Jr., was arrested without incident in Keaʻau.
HPD Seeking Pāhoa Theft Suspect
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect from a theft that occurred in Pāhoa on Monday, Oct. 2.
Hawai‘i Judge Blocks Trump’s Third Travel Ban
Federal District Judge Derrick K. Watson ordered a nationwide injunction against President Donald Trump’s third travel ban.
PHOTO UPDATE: Arrest Made, Hilo Correctional Center Arson, Burglary
The HPD is conducting a burglary and arson investigation into a break-in and suspected arson at the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
NOAA: Wet Season Rainfall Outlook for Hawai‘i
NOAA has issued a wet season rainfall outlook report for the state for October 2017 through April 2018.
Wind, Surf, Gale and Small Craft Advisories Issued
The NWS has issued a Wind Advisory, Gale Warning, High Surf Advisory and Small Craft Advisory for all Hawaiian Islands.
APPREHENDED: Kona Man Wanted for Questioning on Sexual Assault Case
The Hawaiʻi Police Department would like to thank the public for providing information, tips, and assistance that lead to the apprehension of Ian Andrew Parker.
No Internet at Hawai‘i Island Libraries
Internet connectivity to all Hawai‘i State Public Library System staff and public computers on Hawai‘i Island is out of commission until further notice.
UPDATE: Kapa‘au Man Arrested in Connection with Sexual Assault
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 30-year-old Jesse Coley, who was wanted on outstanding warrants.
