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UPDATE: Hawai‘i Island Ka‘ū District Fire Contained
As of Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at 9 a.m., the Hawai‘i Fire Department reports the brushfire located in the area of Waikapuna near South Point is now contained.
Centennial Commemoration of Lili‘uokalani at Hamilton Library
In observance of the centennial of her death, UH Mānoa created an exhibit of her royal artifacts on display to the public at the Hamilton Library through Oct. 15.
3.1-M Quake Reported SSW of Hilo
A preliminary earthquake report from the U.S. Geological Survey indicates that a 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8:21 a.m. about 31 miles SSW of HIlo.
No Tsunami Threat From 6.4-M Fiji Quake
The National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning System in O‘ahu reports the magnitude at 6.5 at approximately 6:30 p.m. HST south of Fiji.
Suspect Arrested in Connection With Shooting Incident
North Hilo Patrol Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Highway 19 near the 24 Mile Marker on Friday, Sept. 22.
Hawai‘i Island Theft Suspect Arrested on Multiple Charges
Kawika Buckland was arrested after Puna officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Puna Man Arrested in Connection with Bench Warrant, Assault
Police arrested Daniel S.K. Valente-Akau late Thursday evening, Sept. 21, 2017, in lower Puna.
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks & Recreation Director, Deputy Resign
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation Director Charmaine Kamaka and Deputy Director Ryan Chong have submitted their resignations effective Sept. 22.
Home Damaged in Pāhoa Fire
Big Island firefighters arrived at the scene of a one-story, unpermitted structure fire in Pāhoa on Forest Road in the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 25.
Hawai‘i Better Business Bureau Warns Seniors of Scams
Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants seniors to be aware of five common scams and what they can do to protect themselves.
World War II Filipino Veterans Urged to Register for Congressional Gold Medal
Filipino World War II veterans and surviving family members are being urged to register at FilVetRep.org so they can receive long-overdue recognition for their service.
Hawai‘i Island Firefighters Contain 1,600-Acre Ka‘ū Blaze
Hawai‘i Island firefighters finally contained a large brush fire along the coastline between Waikapuna Bay and Na‘alehu town in the Ka‘ū District.
North Kona Emergency Water Restriction Continues
County urges continued public cooperation to prevent lapses in water service.
Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Puerto Rico
In response to the three back-to-back hurricanes—Harvey, Irma and Maria—15 Hawai‘i Red Cross volunteers from Hawai‘i have deployed.
Hawai‘i to Receive $2.7 Million to Improve Veteran Cemeteries
East Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery II in Hilo will receive $870,000 for improvements.
GIS Software Free for all Hawai‘i Schools
Free ESRA GIS software provides Hawai‘i schools with enormous utility from elementary level exploration to in-depth localized projects to full-scale professional career training.
Statewide Public Meetings for Commercial Marine License Fee Increase
The proposed rule amendment would increase the annual commercial marine license fees from $50/year to $100/year initially, then to $150/year on Jan. 1, 2018.
HPD Arrests 24 Motorists for DUI Violations: Sept. 11–Sept. 17
During the week of Monday through Sunday, Sept. 11 to Sept. 17, 2017, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
