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The HPD responded to four burglaries, five incidents of criminal property damage, eight thefts, five drug-related incidents and four vehicle break-ins.

As the work was being done, HELCO crews found additional poles that must be replaced due to deterioration, which will require more time to complete the project.

Residents have reported receiving calls from an automated message, which threatens arrest by local authorities due to a tax filing discrepancy.

“In light of the horrific attack and hatred demonstrated this weekend… we urge you to act quickly to address the alarming rise of hate in our country.”

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision yesterday afternoon at the 88-mile marker on Highway 19 (Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway) in North Kona.

71% of O‘ahu residents believe Honolulu Rail Transit Project should be completed to Ala Moana Center; 87% feel completing the rail project is important.

The Hawai‘i Police Department will sponsor the 14th annual Cop on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics at the Hilo and Kona Walmart Stores from Aug. 17 to 19.

The County of Hawai’i is urgently seeking applicants for vacancies on the Board of Appeals.

If not disposed of properly, discarded tires can lead to the spread of disease. If they catch fire, they create toxic smoke.

Coast Guard and Army personnel responded last night to a report of a downed Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with five crew members aboard. Two Black Hawk aircrews were reportedly conducting training between Kaʻena Point on O‘ahu’s North Shore and Dillingham Airfield at the time communications were lost sometime after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Watchstanders […]

All residents and customers in North Kona must immediately restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking and hygiene purposes) only.

Keanu Krause attempted to escape by scaling a perimeter fence, while being escorted to his housing unit at approximately 9:30 a.m. today.

Hawaiʻi Island police task force was directly involved in or assisted with investigations that led to the arrests of 27 suspects for a wide range of offenses.

Ryan Yuen, 43, is wanted for four offenses that include one warrant of arrest for probation violation and three contempts of court.

“As a Jew, as an American, as a human, words cannot express my disgust and disappointment. This is not my President,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz tweeted today.

To stop drunk drivers and help save lives, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will launch Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

During the week of Monday through Sunday, Aug. 7 to 13, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

The agriculture-based award is available to Kohala and Kanu O Ka Aina high school students.

Kohala Elementary as one of five new schools to offer pre-kindergarten classes in the 2018-19 school year. Schools were selected based on a competitive application process. 

Critical veteran homelessness programs are set to expire on Sept. 30, 2017.