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South Hilo Crime Report: March 9–15, 2018
South Hilo Community Police responded to four burglaries, four vehicle thefts and three vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from March 9 to 15, 2018.
Hawai‘i House to Observe First National Vietnam War Veterans Day
The State House of Representatives will observe the first National Vietnam War Veterans Day by honoring veterans from each branch of the US armed forces.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 7.2M New Guinea Quake
Thursday, March 29 at 11:40 a.m.: The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports a 7.2 earthquake occurred near Papua New Guinea.
2018 Merrie Monarch Festival Traffic Patterns
In conjunction with the 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, there will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern on Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.
HPD Arrests Two in Kailua-Kona Drug Bust
HPD announces that on Wednesday,, March 28, 2018, Area II Vice officers, and Special Enforcement Unit officers executed a search warrant at an apartment in Kailua-Kona.
Hoʻōla Nā Pua to Present Sexual Exploitation Prevention Program
Hoʻōla Nā Pua will hold an educational presentation on sexual exploitation of minors in Hawai‘i on Monday, April 16.
Updated Rules Proposed for Hawai‘i Forest Reserve System
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is proposing updates to rules regulating activities within Hawai‘i’s Forest Reserve System.
Kona Man Turns Himself in to HPD
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department reports that Tomasz Mieczkowski turned himself in to the Kona Police Station on Friday, March 27, 2018.
Hawai‘i Senate Committee to Hear Abandoned Vehicle Bill
The Senate Judiciary committee will hear House Bill 2442 HD2 SD1, legislation that would address the state’s abandoned vehicle issue, at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 29.
HPD Locates Wanted Man & Arrests Another
The HPD has located Jayse Polaris Lee Sr., who was wanted on a warrant for violating parole and for questioning in connection with a murder investigation.
VIDEO: Hilo Farmers Market New Look
Despite county orders to the owners of the Hilo Farmers Market to take down their tarps and tents or face a $4,000 fine per day for being in operation…
UPDATE 2: Strong Thunderstorms, Flash Flooding, Wind, Hail to Hit Big Island
At 2:23 p.m., a strong thunderstorm was located over Hawaiian Acres, or 12 miles south of Hilo, moving east at 5 mph.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of March 19 through 25, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Recovers Drugs, Guns at Hilo Residence
Hawaiʻi Island police executed a search warrant at a Hilo address and recovered a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine and several guns over the weekend.
Improvements Underway at Kua Bay
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Resources announces that a park improvement project expected to take three months has started at the Maninʻōwali (Kua Bay).
REPORT: Hawai‘i Has Most Diversified Culture, Workforce, Lifestyles
Demographic, Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics for Selected Race Groups in Hawaii shows different lifestyles among the state’s 14 top race groups.
Zonta Club of Hilo Honors Recipients With Rose Award
Presented every two years, the Rose Award “recognizes women who have made a significant impact on the lives of others.”
Senators Introduce Census Data Protection Act
Senators introduced in mid-March, 2018, the 2020 Census Improving Data and Enhanced Accuracy (IDEA) Act.
Storm Wipes Out Pana‘ewa Neighborhood
A storm has wiped out parts of the Pana‘ewa neighborhood in Hilo, Hawai‘i.
Hilo Farmers Market Must Remove Tarps & Tents
Mayor Kim has worked with the owner of the farmers market, Keith De La Cruz, for more than a year and even offered assistance in helping bring the market into compliance.
