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Small Craft Advisory Issued Through Friday
The advisory includes leeward and southeast waters of the Big Island, Ma‘alaea Bay on Maui, Pailolo Channel and Alenuihaha Channel.
Puna Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrant
Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 36-year-old Puna man wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest.
Big Island Man Wanted on Various Charges
The HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Peter E. Fuerte, a 50-year-old who frequents the South Kona and Kaʻū Districts.
UPDATE: Panaʻewa Robbery Suspect Charged
Benny Rapoza Jr. is charged with 2nd-degree robbery and 1st-degree unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle.
Hawai‘i’s 17th Rat Lungworm Case Found in Puna District
The Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed an anotherl case of rat lungworm disease in an infant from the Puna District of Hawai‘i Island.
Bank of Hawai‘i Warns of Fraudulent Voice Phishing Scam
Bank of Hawai‘i is warning of fraudulent telephone calls being made to customers and non-bank customers. The scammers are spoofing a real Bank of Hawai‘i telephone number on recipients’ caller ID.
Senators Question Scheduled Obamacare Website Shutdowns
Senators today called for an investigation into the planned periodic shutdown of Healthcare.gov.
Hawai‘i Senate Confirms Big Island Judges
Judge Henry Nakamoto has been appointed to the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hilo) and Attorney Robert Kim to the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Kona).
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Island Ka‘ū District Fire Contained
As of Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at 9 a.m., the Hawai‘i Fire Department reports the brushfire located in the area of Waikapuna near South Point is now contained.
Centennial Commemoration of Lili‘uokalani at Hamilton Library
In observance of the centennial of her death, UH Mānoa created an exhibit of her royal artifacts on display to the public at the Hamilton Library through Oct. 15.
3.1-M Quake Reported SSW of Hilo
A preliminary earthquake report from the U.S. Geological Survey indicates that a 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8:21 a.m. about 31 miles SSW of HIlo.
No Tsunami Threat From 6.4-M Fiji Quake
The National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning System in O‘ahu reports the magnitude at 6.5 at approximately 6:30 p.m. HST south of Fiji.
Suspect Arrested in Connection With Shooting Incident
North Hilo Patrol Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Highway 19 near the 24 Mile Marker on Friday, Sept. 22.
Hawai‘i Island Theft Suspect Arrested on Multiple Charges
Kawika Buckland was arrested after Puna officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Puna Man Arrested in Connection with Bench Warrant, Assault
Police arrested Daniel S.K. Valente-Akau late Thursday evening, Sept. 21, 2017, in lower Puna.
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks & Recreation Director, Deputy Resign
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation Director Charmaine Kamaka and Deputy Director Ryan Chong have submitted their resignations effective Sept. 22.
Home Damaged in Pāhoa Fire
Big Island firefighters arrived at the scene of a one-story, unpermitted structure fire in Pāhoa on Forest Road in the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 25.
Hawai‘i Better Business Bureau Warns Seniors of Scams
Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants seniors to be aware of five common scams and what they can do to protect themselves.
World War II Filipino Veterans Urged to Register for Congressional Gold Medal
Filipino World War II veterans and surviving family members are being urged to register at FilVetRep.org so they can receive long-overdue recognition for their service.
Hawai‘i Island Firefighters Contain 1,600-Acre Ka‘ū Blaze
Hawai‘i Island firefighters finally contained a large brush fire along the coastline between Waikapuna Bay and Na‘alehu town in the Ka‘ū District.
