News
Eight Saved From Sinking Boat NE of Big Island
Eight men are safe after their 61-foot fishing vessel, “Princess Hawaii,” sank over 400 miles northeast of the Big Island on Sunday.
Hilo Home Loses Roof in Thunderstorm
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a roof blown off a residence in Hilo.
UPDATE 3: Power Outages Due to Lightning & Wind
The National Weather Service reports that a strong thunderstorm is affecting Hawai‘i County.
Hilo High Robotics Team Advances to World Championships
Friends of Hawai‘i Robotics announces that Hilo High’s Robotics team will advance to the World Championships.
Hōkūleʻa to Spend Two Months on the Big Island
Hōkūleʻa departed Sand Island, Oʻahu, on Sunday, March 25, 2018, and is currently headed to Hawaiʻi Island to continue its Mahalo, Hawaiʻi Sail.
Coast Guard Rescues 8 North of Hawai‘i
The Coast Guard announces that a Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircrew from Air Station Barbers Point located a life raft with eight people aboard.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory in Hawai‘i County until 9:30 p.m.
County Orders Hilo Farmers Market to Take Down Tents
Hawai‘i County has ordered Hilo Farmers Market to remove the tarps and the tents that have been its primary structures for over 33 years…
Roadwork on Kalaniana‘ole Avenue, March 28 & 29
County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works, and will be conducting subsurface investigative work on the Kalaniana‘ole Ave.
Hundreds Support March for Our Lives in Waimea
Amid rain and flash flood warnings, over 400 supporters joined the student-led march on Saturday, March 24, clad in rain gear, carrying signs and chanting.
UPDATE 4: High Wind Warning Remains in Effect for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island at 3:08 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 2018 until 6 p.m.
Free Cat Clinic – Hundreds ‘Fixed’
The Big Island of Hawai‘i has a huge feral cat problem and it will only get worse if nothing is done about it.
Hawai‘i County Census Data Reveals Continued Growth
Hawai‘i County is the only county in the state that shows continued year-over-year population growth
HPD: South Kohala Equipment Theft
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of tree service equipment.
Puna District Crime Report: March 1–15, 2018
The HPD’s Puna Community Police responded to 17 burglaries, one robbery, seven vehicle thefts and one vehicle break-in between March 1 and 15.
UPDATE 2: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Big Island
Heavy rain with possible thunderstorms and high winds are forecast from Saturday through Sunday, March 24 and 24, 2018.
Senators Ask Supreme Court to Release Same-Day Audio of Hawai‘i vs Trump
The Supreme Court has been asked to make audio recordings of oral arguments in the Trump v. Hawai‘i case available immediately after arguments conclude on April 25.
April is Tsunami Awareness Month
The state marks Tsunami Awareness Month each April to encourage residents to be aware of the dangers presented by tsunamis and develop preparedness plans.
HPD Officer of the Month of February: Christopher Jelsma
The Aloha Exchange Club has honored Officer Chris Jelsma as the February “Officer of the Month.”
