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HPD Arrest Man Wanted for Outstanding Warrants
At 2:35 p.m., Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16, 33-year-old Eduardo Lopez Jr., was arrested without incident in Keaʻau.
HPD Seeking Pāhoa Theft Suspect
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect from a theft that occurred in Pāhoa on Monday, Oct. 2.
Hawai‘i Judge Blocks Trump’s Third Travel Ban
Federal District Judge Derrick K. Watson ordered a nationwide injunction against President Donald Trump’s third travel ban.
PHOTO UPDATE: Arrest Made, Hilo Correctional Center Arson, Burglary
The HPD is conducting a burglary and arson investigation into a break-in and suspected arson at the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
NOAA: Wet Season Rainfall Outlook for Hawai‘i
NOAA has issued a wet season rainfall outlook report for the state for October 2017 through April 2018.
Wind, Surf, Gale and Small Craft Advisories Issued
The NWS has issued a Wind Advisory, Gale Warning, High Surf Advisory and Small Craft Advisory for all Hawaiian Islands.
APPREHENDED: Kona Man Wanted for Questioning on Sexual Assault Case
The Hawaiʻi Police Department would like to thank the public for providing information, tips, and assistance that lead to the apprehension of Ian Andrew Parker.
No Internet at Hawai‘i Island Libraries
Internet connectivity to all Hawai‘i State Public Library System staff and public computers on Hawai‘i Island is out of commission until further notice.
UPDATE: Kapa‘au Man Arrested in Connection with Sexual Assault
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 30-year-old Jesse Coley, who was wanted on outstanding warrants.
Puna Man Charged in Stabbing Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 32-year-old Puna man in connection with a stabbing in Puna.
4.0 Magnitude Quake off Hawaiian Islands
A preliminary earthquake report shows a 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred around 7:51 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, about 83 miles off of Hawaiʻi’s coast.
UPDATE: Saddle Road Crash Victim Identified
A 49-year old Hilo man died and a 36-year old Mountain View woman is in critical conditions after a two-vehicle crash on Saddle Road.
Downed Tree Causes Possible Power Outages in Honomū
Residents say the tree fell around 8 a.m. down the street from Skyline Eco Adv–Akaka Falls on 220 (Old Mamalahoa Hwy).
Seniors 55-Plus Invited to Akamai Living Fairs in Hilo & Kona
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation invites seniors 55 and older to attend this year’s Akamai Living Fairs in Hilo and Kona.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Entire State, Until 10 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for south, north and interior areas of the Big Island, including North and East-Kohala, in effect Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Awards $3.5 Million to Hawaiian Programs
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is providing funding of more than $3.5 million to 124 programs that are perpetuating Hawaiian culture, protecting natural resources and showcasing community events in 2018.
Swimmer Rescued in Hilo Bay
Hawai‘i Fire Department units were dispatched to a possible swimmer in distress on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at 13:49 p.m.
Hawai‘i Island Brown Water Advisory
A Brown Water Advisory is being issued for the northern and eastern coast of the Big Island, including Mahukona Beach Park, due to heavy rains.
DOH: Puako Enterococci Exceedance
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Puako Middle of Lot on the Big Island.
