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Officer of the Month: Officer Joseph Passmore
Having lost all their possessions with no place to stay, Officer Passmore immediately offered to take the mother and children to his own home to stay with his family. Officer Passmore assisted the traumatized mother in arranging for a more permanent place for the family to stay and have their needs met.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Bicycle Crash
A bicycle operated by James Sakai had been traveling south on the Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway when it collided with a 2008 Dodge pickup truck
2 New Ways to Pay Water Bill with No Fees
Starting Oct. 26, customers may pay online or by phone using a debit and/or credit card or by e-check
3.4M Earthquake Shakes East of Honaunau-Napo‘opo‘o
As of 12:34 p.m., no one has reported feeling the earthquake, according to USGS’s Send your felt report via USGS’s “Did You Feel it?” website.
HPD Searching for Wanted Individuals
Police ask anyone with information on any of these individuals whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 or Captain Andrew Burian at (808) 775-7533.
Kaūmana Drive Roadwork Begins Monday
Normal daily working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to consider alternate routes if possible.
HPD Searching for 24-Year-Old Hilo Man
Kaaloa-Kaniaupio was last seen at his residence on Auwae Road last night at about 10 pm and has not been seen since.
Flood Advisory Issued for Hawaiʻi County
t 2:34 p.m. radars indicated widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms over the Big Island.
Filipino Veterans Presented Congressional Gold Medals
“The United States is forever grateful for the service, bravery, and perseverance of the more than 200,000 Filipino and Filipino American soldiers that served our country during World War II,” said Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.
High Wind Watch for Big Island Summits
Very strong southwest winds aloft associated with a passing upper level trough will impact the high elevations on the Big Island today.
Pāhoa Structure Fire Classified as Attempted Murder
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident and structure fire that occurred at a Puna residence Tuesday evening.
Flash Flood Watch Extended for Hawaiʻi County
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island until late tonight.
Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory until 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.
Community Meeting to Address Ag Theft
A community meeting will be held on Friday, Oct. 27, to address the increasing agricultural theft issues on Hawaiʻi Island.
Mass Transit Master Plan Community Meeting Postponed
The Transit Master Plan Community meeting that was scheduled for tonight, Oct. 24, in Hilo has been postponed due to inclement weather
Mt. View Man Arrested in Puna Sexual Assault Investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a 41-year-old from Mt. View man in connection with a sexual assault investigation.
HPD Arrests 28 Motorists for DUI Violations: Oct. 16-22
So far this year, there have been 935 DUI arrests compared with 884 during the same period last year, an increase of 5.8 percent.
There have been 1,092 major accidents so far this year compared with 1,137 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4 percent.
Brown Water Advisory Issued Hawaii County
The State of Hawaii Department of Health and Clean Water Branch has issued a Brown Water Advisory for the island of Hawaii, due to heavy rains.
Pahala and Kawa Showing Signs of Flooding
The public is asked to avoid these areas or use alternative routes if they must travel. State Highways is placing caution signs. Please drive with caution is these areas or stay home if travel is not necessary.
Flash Flood Warning Cancelled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Hawaii in Hawaii County
