News
Military to Convoys Between Hilo, Kawaihae and Pōhakuloa
Members of the 100th Infantry Battalion are scheduled to convoy from the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Hilo to Pōhakuloa Training Area on Friday, May 26, beginning at noon.
Hirono Unveils Plan to Increase STEM Opportunities for Women, Minorities
Hawai‘i senatorʻs plan would increase funding for STEM programs for women and minorities.
Three More Mumps Cases Confirmed on O‘ahu
Three additional cases of O‘ahu residents with mumps have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases in 2017 to 58.
59-Year-Old Honomū Man Still Missing
Glenn S. Oyama was last seen in Hilo on March 19 at about 11:30 p.m. He has a condition that requires medication.
Gabbard, Sanders, Dem Leaders Introduce Legislation to Raise Minimum Wage
The Raise the Wage Act would give more than 41 million low-wage workers a raise, increasing the wages of almost 30% of the U.S. workforce.
Extreme ‘King’ Tide and High Surf Warning
Unusually high tides, also known as “king tides,” may cause dangerous flooding conditions along all shores of Hawai‘i Island through the Memorial Day weekend.
Senators Ask Tillerson to Hold Turkish Government Accountable for Assault
U.S. Senators called on the Trump administration to hold the Turkish government and ambassador accountable for last week’s assault on officials and protestors
Hawai‘i Attorney General Comments on Trump Travel Ban Ruling
The revised Executive Order “speaks with vague words of national security, but in context, drips with religious intolerance, animus and discrimination.”
Dems & Coalition Kick Off Fight for Infrastructure Jobs
The plan would rebuild crumbling roads, bridges, water systems… while making investments in clean-energy jobs, high-speed rail and internet access…
Pāhoa Man Arrested in Motor Vehicle Theft Investigation
Detectives charged Amituanai for the offense of second degree theft and was also charged with second degree criminal property and unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle
5 to 8 Tropical Storms Expected this Hurricane Season
An average season typically has 4-5 tropical cyclones, which include tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes.
Pōhakuloa Training Area Schedule for June 2017
Military units are scheduled to conduct various types of training at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in June 2017 that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities.
Unusually Hide Tides Expected to Cause Flooding Along Hawaiʻi Shores
Officials say that beach flooding and standing water on roadways and low-lying coastal areas are possible, especially during the afternoon high tides each day.
DUI Checkpoints to Increase Over Memorial Day Weekend
Hawai’i Police announced it will conduct DUI checkpoints and roving patrols beginning Friday, May 26, and continuing through Memorial Day, Monday, May 29.
4 Additional Cases of Mumps Reported on Oʻahu, Brings Total to 55
The department expects to see more cases of mumps in Hawai‘i as the viral disease is highly contagious and circulating on O‘ahu.
UPDATE: Wanted Persons Have Ties to Puna District
Police say the individuals have no known connection to each other, however both have ties to the Puna District.
HPD Arrests 27 Motorists for DUI Violations
Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.
2 Keaʻau Robbery Suspects at Large, Police Ask for Public’s Assistance
The 25-year-old victim told police that one of the suspects punched him in the face with a pair of “brass knuckles” while the other suspect was pointing a shotgun at the victim.
Schatz and Gabbard Denounce Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts
The 2018 Budget Blueprint gives massive tax breaks to the wealthy, while cutting vital health, welfare, environmental, infrastructure, education and jobs programs for the American people.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test: South Kohala Area, May 24
Officials say the affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.
