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Suspect Faces Charges in Connection With Ambulance Theft
The HPD has charged a 24-year-old Hilo man for three offenses in connection with the theft of an ambulance from the Hilo Medical Center, on July 20.
Study: Hawai‘i No. 5 in Nation for Homeless Youth
According to a new study measuring at-risk youth per state, Hawai‘i ranks 34 in the nation.
Peter Kema Sr. Sentenced to 20 Years in Death of Son
Peter Kema Sr. has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, ending, for some, the 20-year-saga of the 6-year-old boy who went missing in 1997.
Gas Stations Accepting Donations for Special Olympics
Select 76, Tesoro and Hele gas stations are accepting donations for Special Olympics Hawai‘i through Aug. 6.
Report: International Student Spending Declines in Hawai‘i
Foreign students significantly benefit Hawai‘i’s economy, according to DBEDT.
Study: Hawai‘i Has Less Pollution but Residents Sleep Less
Study examines relationship between pollution levels and sleep quality in each state nationwide.
Scheduled Road & Lane Closures: July 21–28
Temporary road and lane closures will occur on the Big Island from Friday, July 21, to Friday, July 28, 2017.
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested in Kaʻū
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 37-year-old Nathan Cakin, who was wanted in connection with an attempted murder incident that occurred on July 17 in Kaʻū.
Grand Jury Indicts Hawai‘i Soldier for Attempting to Support ISIS
Army Sgt. Ikaika Erik Kang, stationed in Hawai‘i, was indicted with attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
Big Island Man Arrested for Attempted Vehicle Theft
Hawaiʻi Police Department officers have arrested a 27-year-old man on July 20 in connection with the attempted theft of a vehicle from a Hilo apartment complex.
Tropical Storm Fernanda, Greg, 9-E, King Tides Update
The National Weather Service issued an update on Tropical Storm Fernanda, high surf and King Tides on Friday, July 21, at 3 p.m.
Students Can Test Aptitude Through CyberStart
The CyberStart program involves a game simulation through which students interested in cybersecurity as a career can learn basic skills and test their aptitude.
Learn to Garden Without Herbicides
A free class about gardening without herbicides will be held at the Kailua-Kona Public Library on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 10 a.m.
Suspect Wanted in Connection with Assault at Hilo Bar
The HPD is asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with an assault at a Hilo bar.
Hilo Man Arrested in Connection With Ambulance Theft
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 24-year-old Hilo man in connection with the theft of an ambulance from the Hilo Medical Center on Thursday, July 20, 2017.
Whistleblower Releases ‘Peter Boy’ Book 2
“PETER BOY: Hawai‘i’s Most Notorious Case of Child Abuse and Neglect” is being released just before Peter Kema Sr.’s sentencing date.
Hawai‘i to Receive $715,000 for Coral Reef Protection
Hawai‘i will receive $715,000 from NOAA to fund activities critical to the effective management and protection of Hawai‘i’s coral reefs.
Big Island Man Missing: Miguel Cruz
Police are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing elderly male who is possibly homeless and living in his vehicle.
HPD Identifies Hilo Crash Victim
Police have identified the woman who died from injuries sustained in the single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, on Highway 19 near Nahala Street in Hilo.
