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Volcanoes National Park Pavement Striping Work in Progress
Roadways and parking lot restriping at Kīlauea Visitor Center and Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) now in progress will cause traffic delays up to 15 minutes.
Three Arrested in Connection with Puna Kidnapping
Two men and a woman from Puna were charged Thursday, March 16, with numerous offenses stemming from a kidnapping incident that occurred earlier in Upper Puna.
Rep. Gabbard: CBO Confirms AHCA is Bad Deal for Americans
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) released a statement after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released its analysis on the American Health Care Act.
Pepeʻekeo/Honomū Man Wanted by HPD
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 23-year-old Pepeʻekeo/Honomū man wanted for two outstanding bench warrants.
Scheduled Lane Closures: March 17–19, 2017
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Senators Comment on Trump Budget Proposal
U.S. Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz released comments regarding President Donald Trump’s budget proposal.
Big Island Man Wanted for Outstanding Warrants
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 25-year-old man wanted for outstanding warrants.
HPD Seeks ID of Vehicle Theft Suspect
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person whose image was captured on a surveillance camera in connection with a motor vehicle theft.
Officials Investigate Big Island Monk Seal Death
A 10-year-old male seal was found dead in a submerged fish pen maintained by Blue Ocean Mariculture in nearshore waters near Keahole Point on March 5.
Hilo Man, 20, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 20-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.
Rep. Gabbard Comments on Federal Stay on Travel Ban
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released a statement after U.S. District Court Judge Derrick Watson in Honolulu issued a nationwide travel ban stay.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Hawai‘i Ruling to Halt Muslim Ban
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement on Judge Derrick Kahala Watson’s ruling to halt President Donald Trump’s new Muslim ban.
Hawai‘i Judge Grants Request to Block Muslim Ban
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement on Judge Derrick Watson’s ruling granting Hawai‘i’s request to block President Donald Trump’s revised Muslim ban.
CDC: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Report
In 2014, NHPI adults reported a consistent pattern of poorer health compared with single-race Asian adults for all 10 measures in this report.
HPD Warns Public About Phone Scams
Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public of two phone scams currently being reported.
New Veterinary Assisting Program at HCC–Pālamanui
Students interested in the new Veterinary Assisting Program being offered on Hawai‘i Island in the fall are invited to attend an information session.
17-Year-Old Hilo Girl Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing.
Sen. Schatz Opposes ‘Trumpcare’
Today, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) took to the Senate floor to oppose Trumpcare, legislation that would replace the Affordable Care Act.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of March 6 through 12, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Seeks Help Identifying Hilo Robbery Suspects
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three individuals involved in a robbery investigation.
