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South Hilo Crime Report: July 7–13, 2017
Click HERE to see an interactive copy of the South Hilo Crime Map to the left. Click on the flags to view crime details. Locations are as accurate as this technology allows. South Hilo District Crime Map Key Red Flag: Robbery Blue Flag: Burglary Purple Flag: Vehicle Thefts Orange Flag: Vehicle Break-Ins South Hilo Crime Report: July 7–13, […]
Volcano Suspect Arrested in Connection With 19 Crimes
Arnold “BJ” Fernandez is being held at the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center pending his initial court appearance.
Hurricane Fernanda, TS Greg, TD 8-E, King Tide Update
Hurricane Fernanda is located over 1,300 miles east of Hilo moving northwest at approximately 9 mph. A large swell will continue to expand ahead of Fernanda…
DLNR Releases Monk Seal Viewing Video
Marine wildlife officials are advising the public to keep their distance and avoid disturbing endanger Hawaiian monk seals and their pups.
Rep. Gabbard Votes Against Bill to Gut Clean Air Act
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted against the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017, a bill intended to gut the Clean Air Act…
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $1M for Climate/Sea Level Research
NOAA will award $1,295,089 to the University of Hawai‘i Sea Level Center to improve climate and sea level research.
Hirono: Ending Sequestration Will Take More Than Lip Service
“… if we do not deal with the Budget Control Act, we could end up cutting, not increasing, the size of the Navy.”
Hawai‘i to Receive $492,800 for Complex Terrorist Attack Preparedness, Response
The state will receive $492,800 in federal funding to enhance state preparedness and response efforts to address complex coordinated terrorist attacks.
HPD Arrests 22 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of July 10–16, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i Receives $6 Million to Support Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Hawai‘i will receive $6,125,363 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase the state’s ability to prepare and respond to health threats.
Hilo Woman, 22, Dies as Result of Single-Vehicle Crash
A 22-year-old Hilo woman died following a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Hilo.
Suspect Wanted in Connection With Attempted Murder
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Nathan Cakin, 37, who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder incident that occurred yesterday in Kaʻū.
Puna Crime Report: July 1–15, 2017
The HPD’s Puna Community Police responded to 16 burglaries, one robbery, four vehicle thefts and four vehicle break-ins in the Puna District from July 1 to 15.
HPD Holding Backpack Drive
The Hawaiʻi Police Department will again participate in a backpack drive for children who cannot afford to buy them.
HPD: Six Men Wanted for Outstanding Bench Warrants
Hawai’i Island police are asking the public’s assistance with locating six men wanted for outstanding bench warrants as of July 15, 2017.
Musician Mahi Beamer Dies at Age 88
Hawaiian singer, pianist and organist Edwin Mahi‘ai “Mahi” Copp Beamer died on Friday, July 14, at Kuakini Medical Center at age 88.
Hawai‘i Bids Final Aloha to Musician/Entertainer Roland Cazimero
Roland Cazimero, one-half of the popular Brothers Cazimero duo, died on Sunday, July 16, at the age of 66.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i from 7.4 Russia Quake
A Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
DLNR Accepting Applications to Conserve Hawai‘i Forests
The Hawai‘i Forest Legacy Program aims to protect privately-owned, working forests from conversion to non-forest uses.
Cal-Jason Hoopai Named Kohala Officer of the Quarter
Hoopai has served with the Hawai‘i Police Department for over eight years.
