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HPD Locates Missing Hilo Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department have located a 62-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
UH Hilo College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List
The following students at the University of Hawai‘i Hilo College of Arts and Sciences are recognized as Dean’s List recipients for the fall 2017 semester:
Puna District Crime Report: Dec. 1–31, 2017
Puna Community Police responded to 19 burglaries, two robberies, seven vehicle thefts and nine vehicle break-ins in the Puna District in December 2017.
HPD Seeking Man Who Failed to Return to HCCC
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Alexander Hill.
Japan Cadets Clean Hilo Beach and Damaged Graves
Members of the Japanese Community Association and other Japanese organizations welcomed the return of the Japanese training sailing ship, Nippon Maru.
Court Seeking Applicants for Grand Jury Counsel
The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawai‘i Island) is now seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Hilo and Kona.
DOH Confirms Two Hepatitis A Cases On Kaua‘i
Two cases of hepatitis A in Kaua‘i residents are being investigated by the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
State VEX Championships Scheduled, Jan. 13–14
The Hawaiian Electric Companies Hawai‘i State VEX Championships are scheduled for next Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13 and 14, 2018.
Rep. Todd to Host Community Meeting and Meal
Rep. Chris Todd is hosting a community meeting and meal on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Waiakea High School cafeteria.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Jan. 8–12
Temporary road and lane closures have been scheduled Monday day through Friday, Jan. 8 through 12, 2018.
Hawaiian Beaches Woman Reported Missing
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Lokelani Harbrecht-Kalua.
IRS: Now Is a Good Time to Get Current on Taxes
Federal law limits refund claims for most taxpayers to three years from their due date.
‘Nippon Maru’ Returns to Hilo
Hawai‘i Gannenmono Committee celebrated the 150th anniversary of Japanese immigrants in Hawai‘i with the return of the Japanese training sailing ship “Nippon Maru.”
HPD Seeking Suspect in Puna Stabbing Incident
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Hilo man who is wanted for questioning in connection with a stabbing incident in Puna.
Rash of Auto Thefts Prompts HPD Tips
The HPD investigating a rash of auto thefts in East and West Hawaiʻi and are cautioning the public to take precautions to deter would-be thieves.
Puna Kidnapping Suspects Charged
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged two suspects in connection with the kidnapping incident in Puna.
Bipartisan VETS Act Passes Senate
Introduced by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the bipartisan Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (VETS) Act unanimously passed the Senate.
Hawai‘i Mumps Outbreak: 770 Confirmed Cases
Commonly considered a disease that affects only young children, mumps, is affecting primarily adults and adolescents in Hawai‘i.
Sen. Hirono Announces New Senior Leadership Team
Sen. Hirono announced that Alan Yamamoto will serve as her chief of staff based in Hawai‘i, Coti-Lynne Haia will serve as her deputy chief of staff in Washington.
