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Rep. Gabbard Hosted Congress on Your Corner in Hilo
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard hosted a Congress on Your Corner on Friday, April 6, at KTA in Hilo to hear from constituents about their ideas and concerns…
UPDATE: Weekend Flash Flood Advisory for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 4:45 p.m.
Surveillance Camera Captures Hilo Theft Suspect
The HPD is asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a theft from a Hilo store.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Saturday & Sunday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Kaho‘olawe, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Maui, Molokaʻi, Ni‘ihau, O‘ahu and the Big Island.
Maui Girl Captures 2018 Miss Aloha Hula Title
Maui’s Shalia Kapuau‘ionalani Kikuyo Kamakaokalani, 21, from Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka under the direction of kumu hula Napua Grieg captured the 2018 title.
DLNR Seeks Input on the DEIS for Kealakekua Bay Park
The public is invited to discuss the draft EIS for Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park on Saturday, April 14, at Konawaena Elementary School.
Coast Guard Recognizes 406 Day, Emergency Locator Beacon Awareness
The Coast Guard announces that it recognizes 406 MHz Day and the importance of the use of emergency positioning indicating radio beacons.
Ainaloa Residential Fire
Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a residential fire reported in Ainaloa.
Former Sen. Akaka Dies at Age 93
Former U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, the first native Hawaiian to serve in the Senate, died early this morning at the age of 93.
Rep. Gabbard Questions Leaders on False Missile Alert; Outreach Event in Hilo
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard questioned state and federal leaders on Thursday, April 5, about the false ballistic missile alert.
HPD Receives Report of Men Impersonating Police Officers
The HPD received a report at approximately on April 1 about two men impersonating police officers on Highway 19 near the 21-mile marker near Maulua Gulch.
Gov. Ige Makes 3 Appointments to Board of Education
The appointments are subject to approval by the Senate. If confirmed, they will each serve three-year terms starting on July 1, 2018.
Kūpuna Power Day Celebrated at Hawai‘i Capitol
Kūpuna Power Day is being held on Thursday, April 12, 2018, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the State Capitol Rotunda.
Hawai‘i Becomes 7th Jurisdiction to Enact Death With Dignity Law
The Our Care, Our Choice Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019.
HPD Charges Woman in Connection with Vehicle Pursuit
Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a Hilo woman with several criminal offenses in connection with a vehicle pursuit that took place in Hilo on Monday, April 2, 2018.
Kohala Hospital Receives ‘Makeover’ Funding
Kohala Hospital will receive much-needed renovations following the release of capital improvement project funds that were recently released by Gov. David Ige.
Hawai‘i County’s Homeless Coordinator Resigns
County of Hawai‘i Homeless Coordinator Lance Niimi has submitted his resignation, effective March 31, 2018.
15-Year-Old Puna Boy Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Puna boy who was reported missing.
SHOPO Endorses Hanabusa for Governor
The State of Hawai‘i Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) unanimously endorsed Colleen Hanabusa as governor of Hawai‘i.
CNHA to Host Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Board of Directors and Policy Center are preparing for a substantive forum with candidates running for governor.
