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Trade Wind Swell to Generate Moderate Choppy Surf for East-Facing Shores
Trade wind swell is forecast to keep moderate choppy surf along east-facing shores.
Gov. Ige Seeks Public Input on Big Island Judge Nominees
Gov. David Ige has received a list of nominees for the vacancies created by the retirement of former Big Island Judges Glenn Hara and Ronald Ibarra.
UPDATE: Mt. View Man Arrested in Connection with Pohoiki Shooting
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 49-year-old Puna man for attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident in Puna on Sunday, July 30, 2017.
State Environmental Council Releases Draft of Updated EIS Rules
The public is invited to comment on the preliminary draft of revisions for the new EIS rules.
Man in Critical Condition After Fall at Boiling Pots
A 44-year-old man was reported to be in critical condition after a fall at Boiling Pots into the Wailuku River on Sunday, July 30, 2017.
Kona Historical Society Honors Memory of Alfrieda Kimura Fujita
KHS will offer admission at two historic sites in honor of Fujita, a beloved and influential community member.
Near Drowning Off Shore of Coconut Island
First responders extracted the patient into a medic unit, continuing CPR and then transported the victim to Hilo Medical Center in critical condition.
4.2 Quake Between Big Island and Maui
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported that no tsunami was generated by the earthquake, which also had no apparent effect on Kīlauea Volcano’s ongoing eruptions.
Five Suspects Arrested for Drugs & Other Offenses
Five suspects were arrested and charged with a variety of offenses, including possession of meth, heroin, pills, anabolic steroids, guns and ammo…
Flood Advisory Issued for Portions of Big Island
A flood advisory issued for Hawai‘i County will be in effect until 7:15 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017.
Land Board Sets Date for TMT Oral Arguments
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources set Wednesday, Sept. 20, to hear oral arguments in the Contested Case Hearing for the Thirty Meter Telescope
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Denies Motion to Reconsider Back Wages for Teachers
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court yesterday denied a motion for reconsideration in Kawashima v. State of Hawai‘i.
Jared Cabatu Named HPD Officer of July
Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Jared Cabatu, a 9-year police veteran, has been named as the East Hawaiʻi Aloha Exchange Club’s Officer of the Month for July.
UH Study: Inadequate Housing Plays Role in Unnecessary Hospitalizations
Homelessness and inadequate housing are major causes of unnecessary hospitalizations, according to a study by University of Hawai‘i researchers.
Arrests Made in Connection With Ocean View Burglary
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested an Ocean View man and woman following an investigation into a residential burglary.
HPD Investigating Early Morning Shooting Incident in Puna
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Friday, July 28, 2017, in Puna.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: July 28–30
Temporary road and lane closures will be in effect from Friday, July 28, to Sunday, July 30, 2017.
Woman Arrested in Connection With Stolen Vehicle
The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s task force charged a woman in connection with a stolen Hyundai sedan that was taken from a Pāhoa residence on June 17.
Restoration to Begin on Kekaha Kai Anchialine Pools
Volunteers are invited to participate in a community workday and free fun activities to help restore three anchialine pools in Kekaha Kai State Park.
