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Ka‘ū Brush Fire Burns 10 Acres
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department reported that crews battled a brush fire along the edge of and within a ravine in the Ka‘ū District.
Hawai‘i to Challenge ‘Travel Ban 3.0’
Hawai‘i filed supplemental briefing with the United States Supreme Court today regarding the Hawaii vs. Trump litigation.
Kona Man Wanted for Questioning in Sexual Assault Case
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ian Andrew Parker of Kona for questioning in a sex assault case.
Kailua-Kona Boy, 17, Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 17-year-old Kailua-Kona boy who was reported missing.
17 Hawai‘i Island Volunteers Assisting in Ongoing Red Cross Efforts
A total of 62 Hawai‘i Red Cross volunteers have been deployed to provide shelter, food, comfort and hope to victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma.
High Surf Advisory, Choppy Surf for East Facing Shores
The NWS says strong trades are producing rough and choppy surf along east facing shores and that conditions are expected to last through Friday
HPD Makes Kealoha Beach Park Drug Arrest
Hawaiʻi island police arrested a Hilo man at Kealoha Beach Park in Keaukaha on Wednesday, Oct. 4, responding to complaints of drug activity in the area.
HOVE Fire Destroys Abandoned Structure
A single-story residential structure at the intersection of Koa Lane and Lei Parkway in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision was destroyed in a fire.
Gale Warning Issued for Alenuihaha Channel
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Gale Warning for Pailolo Channel and Alenuihaha Channel through 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.
AG Sessions Announces Project Safe Neighborhoods to Reduce Crime
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced several Department of Justice actions to reduce the rise of violent crime in America.
DBEDT to Host Discussion on Electric Utility Ownership Models
The DBEDT is hosting community meetings on Hawai‘i Island to discuss the future of utility ownership models.
Hawaiian Acres Shooting Victim in Serious Condition
The HPD is investigating a reported shooting incident in Puna on Oct. 5 that resulted in a man sustaining gunshot wounds to his chest and head.
Marco Segobia Named ‘Officer of the Year’
Segobia was part of an investigation that shut down a major drug trafficking operation
HPD Arrests 20 Motorists for DUI Violations: Sept. 25–Oct. 1
During the week of Monday through Sunday, Sept. 25, 2017, through Oct. 1, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i to Receive $700,000+ in EpiPen Suit
The settlement resolves allegations that Mylan knowingly underpaid rebates owed to the Medicaid program for the EpiPen dispensed to Medicaid beneficiaries.
Rep. Evans Replaced as House Majority Leader
Hawai‘i House Speaker Scott K. Saiki today accepted the resignation of Rep. Cindy Evans (North Kona, Kohala) as House Majority Leader.
FIRE: Red Cross Responding to Fire in Ocean View
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a residential fire that has been reported in Ocean View.
Video: Gabbard Calls on Congress to Pass Aid Package for Puerto Rico Now
Gabbard called on the Trump administration and Congress to pass an aid package for Puerto Rico now in response to the devastation by Hurricane Maria.
DACA Renewals Deadline Tomorrow
DACA renewal applications must be received by Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.
