News
Police Request Public’s Help in Ocean View Burglary
A wooden bathtub and wall mounted heater were removed from an Ocean View residence.
Hawaiian Air Waives Change Fees Due to Flooding on Kaua‘i
Hawaiian Airlines will waive reservation change fees for customers traveling to/from LIH on Nov. 1, 2017, due to flooding on Kaua‘i.
Military to Convoy from Pōhakuloa to Kawaihae Friday, Nov. 3
Soldiers and Marines are scheduled to convoy from Kawaihae Docks to Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) Nov. 3. The convoys are scheduled to start at noon and finish by 3:30 p.m.
Stop Flu at School Vaccination Clinics Begin
The voluntary program administers free flu shots to Hawai‘i students in kindergarten through eighth grade who are enrolled at participating schools
HFD Transitioning to New Haihai Fire Station
Effective Nov. 1, emergency services will operate out of the Haihai Fire Station.
North Kona Water Restriction Update
At this time, four of thirteen wells are out of service in the North Kona area, thus the DWS’s 25% Water Restriction remains in effect.
Pōhakuloa Training Advisory for Nov 2017
Military units are scheduled to conduct various types of training at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in November 2017 that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities.
Statewide Native Plant Sale in Celebration of Arbor Day, Nov. 3
The statewide plant sale will have a wide selection of native plants at a reasonable cost while supporting the work DOFAW does in conserving native forests
Siren and Emergency Alert Test, Nov. 1
The state’s monthly test of the statewide outdoor warning siren system is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at 11:45 a.m.
Suspects Wanted in Stolen Flag Investigation
Police say the two men are wanted in the investigation of two stolen flags from the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on Banyon Drive in Hilo.
US Senators, Schatz Introduce Bill to Prevent Pre-emptive Strike on North Korea
The bill would prohibit funds from being used for kinetic military operations without Congressional approval unless the US faces an imminent threat or such action is necessary to defend citizens
HPD Releases Puna Man in Connection With Shooting Incident
Officers responded to a North Road residence in Mt. View for a report of a man who had been shot. The 24-year-old victim, who lives at the residence, was found in the yard with a gunshot wound to his head.
Accessibility Improvements Scheduled for Mauna Loa Lookout
Vehicles will have limited access to Mauna Loa Lookout for eight weeks, from Oct. 30 to Dec. 31, while workers improve the parking lot, toilet and picnic area for visitors with disabilities.
HPD Arrests 25 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Oct. 23 – 29, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Paving Work to Begin on Waianuenue Avenue, Nov. 13
Drivers can expect delays and may want to use alternate routes during these dates.
Hawaiʻi Island Sixth Graders Make History
More than 500 Hawaiʻi Island sixth graders made history as participants of Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s free STEM program called the Barnstorming Tour.
DLNR Responds to Circuit Court Ruling on Aquarium Fishing Permits
The department continues to believe that existing aquarium fishing practices are sustainable and environmentally sound.
Four Kailua-Kona Men Arrested in Robbery and Assault Investigations
As officers were responding to the affray, a male victim reported that four male suspects approached the victim and demanded money from him.
Hawaiian Immersion Schools Mural Project
The Hilo mural, located at 51 Makaʻala Street, will depict Kalapana unofficially putting his hoʻopāpā skills into play after completing his schooling with Kalaoa, then going to Kauaʻi where he encounters a local of the area.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After 7.0 Quake Off Loyalty Islands
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary magnitude 7.0 earthquake reported Southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
