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Thousands of Hawai‘i Teachers and Parents Rally at Capitol
About 6,000 public school teachers and advocates of Hawai‘i’s public education system rallied at the state Capitol today for a fair contract for teachers…
6-Foot-Long Iguana Found on O‘ahu
A six-foot-long iguana was turned in yesterday by a resident of Waimanalo.
Bow Hunting Season Begins at Pu‘uanahulu
Archery hunting in the Pu‘uanahulu game management area begins Saturday, March 4.
HPD Arrest 14 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Feb. 6, through 12, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 14 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. So far this year, there have been 148 DUI arrests compared with 120 during the same period last year, an increase of 23.3%. […]
BBBS Game Night Scheduled
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawaii Island has quickly grown both its school-based and community-based programs to support a greater number of volunteer mentors and children needing a positive role model on Hawai‘i Island.
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Fire Training Scheduled for Kona Airport
The exercise is an annual requirement by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Strong Thunderstorms Approaching Big Island
At 6:57 p.m., radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 15 miles southeast of Kipahulu to 64 miles southwest of Kailua-Kona.
Study: Hawaii Ranks No. 1 for #Shots
Hawaiʻi ranks among the top states in the nation for alcohol consumption, according to a new Instagram study that analyzed over 100,000 Instagram posts nationwide mentioning the hashtag “#party.” A team of researchers at DrugAbuse.com, an addiction treatment website, conducted the review which revealed the Aloha State ranks No. 1 nationwide for #party posts containing the hashtag […]
‘Hawai‘i’s Most Wanted:’ Abuse, Assault & Warrants
One man is wanted for assaulting a police officer, another man is wanted for questioning in an abuse case and a third man is wanted on four bench warrants.
HPD Still Seeking Pāhoa Burglary Suspects
HPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying two men who may be responsible for a reported burglary Jan. 16 at a county office off Pāhoa Village Road.
Jeremiah Hull Awarded Officer of the Month
In another case, Officer Hull’s observations resulted in the recovery of nearly an ounce of methamphetamine from a suspected narcotics distributor.
Hakalau Stream Bridge/Park to Close Indefinitely
The Hakalau Stream Bridge located on Old Māmalahoa Highway will be completely closed beginning on Friday, Feb. 10, at 5 p.m.
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged the 29-year-old man who was arrested early Tuesday, Feb. 7 for a shooting incident Monday night, Feb. 6.
Hilo Bank Robbery Suspect in Custody
A suspect had entered the bank, produced a note demanding money and fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash.
DOH: Second Dose of Hep A Vaccine Recommended
“While one dose of hepatitis A vaccine provides good protection, two doses are necessary for nearly 100% protection and lasting immunity.”
Hawai‘i BBB Reports Labor Law Poster Scam
Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau warns the public about a labor law poster scam.
HPD Seeks Witnesses to Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash
A 9-year-old Pepeʻekeo boy was critically injured in a vehicle-pedestrian crash on Feb. 7, at the intersection of Highway 19 and Kaʻakepa Street in Pepeʻekeo.
Wanted Woman Located: Leilani Torres
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 27-year-old Leilani Torres of Pāhoa, who was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
