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Hawai‘i Island High Surf Advisory
This is a High Surf Advisory message for Sunday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m.
UPDATE: Loyalty Island Quake 7.0M
Based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Bikes Stolen From Tour Company
Kalapana Cultural Tours has reported that sometime in the early morning of Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, five specialized mountain bikes were stolen.
Public Urged to Help Protect Native Seabirds
DLNR asks the public to turn off unneeded night lights and watched for downed seabirds.
Rep. Gabbard Votes Against Republican’s Corporate Giveaway Tax Bill
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted against HR1, the Republicans’ version of the tax reform bill, which passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Defense Bill to Keep Hawai‘i Safe, Strengthen Economy
Sen. Mazie Hirono successfully secured provisions that will strengthen Hawaiʻi’s security and economy.
HPD Outstanding Warrant List: Nov. 17, 2017
The Hawai‘i County Police Department has issued an official list of persons wanted on outstanding warrants.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: October 2017
Hāmākua police responded to two burglaries, one assault, five incidents of criminal property damage, five thefts and one drug-related incident in October 2017.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Nov. 20–24
The State of Hawaiʻi DOT and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
HPD Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting
The dog then turned to the officer and began to charge, at which time the officer discharged one round from his service firearm in the direction of the dog.
HOVE Deepwell Troubleshooting in Progress
The HOVE Deepwell in Kaʻū is down, according to a report by the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
Kaloko-Honokōhau Park Trail & Area Closure
A Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park trail and area closure is scheduled from
Monday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Dec. 1.
Puna District Crime Report: Oct. 16 to 31, 2017
TPuna Community Police responded to two burglaries, one robbery and seven vehicle break-ins in the Puna District over the 14-day period from Oct. 16 to 31.
South Hilo Crime Report: Nov. 3 to 9, 2017
Hawai‘i Police Department’s South Hilo Community Police responded to three burglaries, three vehicle thefts and four vehicle break-ins from Nov. 3 to 9.
Hilo Woman, 86, Dies as Result of Oct. Accident
Yoshie Oshiro succumbed to her injuries almost a month after being struck by a vehicle in Hilo.
Emergency Response Exercise at Kona Airport
Emergency response exercise drills will be taking place at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport in Keahole on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
HPD Locate Man Wanted in Connection with Counterfeiting
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department reports that the wanted person in connection with a counterfeit investigation in Pāhoa was located.
2 Suspects Charged in Connection With Road Rage Robbery
Hawaiʻi Island police charged two suspects in connection with a robbery stemming from a road rage incident on Kīlauea Avenue in Hilo.
Rep. Gabbard Urges Congress to Pass Bipartisan DREAM Act
Hawaiʻi Rep. Tulsi Gabbard asked Congress to pass the bipartisan and bicameral DREAM Act (H.R. 3440).
Sen. Hirono Introduces Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act
The Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act, was introduced by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono to close a dangerous loophole in the Uniform Code of Military Justice
