News
UH Hilo and Bangladesh University Enter Partnerships
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and a Maritime University in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Shan Tsutsui to Resign as Lieutenant Governor
Shan S. Tsutsui announces his resignation as Lieutenant Governor, effective Jan. 31, 2018.
172 Humpbacks Spotted Across Islands During Peak Time
More than 557 volunteers gathered data from the shores of Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi islands during the first event of the 2018 Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count
UH Hilo Students Can Recharge at New Gathering Place
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Students have a new area for students to eat, talk story and recharge their electronic devices.
Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Hawaiian Ocean View Stabbing
Detectives have charged 39-year-old Moses Libero with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing incident
UPDATE: Search Continues for Woman Swept Away in Flash Flood
The search continues for a woman who went missing during a flash flood in Hilo on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Parents Reminded to Enroll Children in Kindergarten Early
Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) reminds parents to plan ahead and enroll their children in kindergarten early. Kindergarten is mandatory in the State of Hawai‘i.
HCOM Initiatives for the 2018 Legislative Session
The Hawai‘i Council of Mayors (HCOM), representing the mayors of the Counties of Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Maui and the City and County of Honolulu.
Female Missing Following Flash Flood in Hilo
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department (HFD) reports that a female in her mid-20’s is missing following a flash flood at Pi‘ihonua Falls.
Structure Fire in Pahoa
Big Island firefighters arrived at the scene of a vacant one story single family residence on fire in Pāhoa.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Visits the Big Island
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard visited the Big Island for just one-day as she needs to get back to Washington D.C.
Big Island Extended Furlough Inmate Fails to Check In
Furlough inmate Troy Chung-Hoon failed to check in with his case manager earlier this evening on Friday, Jan. 26
Flood Advisory Issued for Hawaiʻi County
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawaiʻi
HPD Investigating Attempted Murder in Ocean View
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is investigating a stabbing that took place in Hawaiian Ocean View at a residence near the 1600 block of Kona Drive.
Breaking: Police activity on Kona Drive in HOVE. Avoid Area.
Police activity on Kona Drive in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates
Judiciary Announces Hawaiian Language Interpreter Policy
The Judiciary announced a new policy regarding Hawaiian language interpreters during courtroom proceedings:
Hyperbaric Treatment Center Reopens
The University of Hawai‘i announces that the Hyperbaric Treatment Center (HTC) has reopened.
Officer of the Month: Officer Murray Toledo
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Murray Toledo on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month”.
HPD Makes Arrest in Ocean View
The Hawaiʻi Police Department received a complaint of individuals trespassing in residence at the 8400 block of Koa Lane in Ocean View.
