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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.
Na‘alehu Brush Fire Scorches 200 Acres
Big Island firefighters arrived on the scene of a brush fire in Na‘alehu between the 62 and 63 mile markers of Highway 11 on Monday, Feb. 7.
HPD Warns of Forged/Fake Check Scam
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Hawai‘i VS Trump Case Stayed
Today’s order from Judge Watson stays the Hawai‘i lawsuit so long as the Washington nationwide injunction remains in place.
HPD Arrests 19 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Jan.30 through Feb. 5, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook Closed to Protect Nēnē
The Pu‘u Pua‘i overlook at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed to protect breeding nēnē (endangered Hawaiian geese) in the area.
HPD Arrests Hilo Parking Lot Shooting Suspects
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident reported Monday night, Feb. 6, in the parking lot of a shopping center in Hilo.
Lava Tree Trail Improvement Project in Progress
A project to make portions of the Lava Tree State Monument trail accessible for wheelchair users began on Monday, Feb. 6.
Saddle Road Speed Limit to Increase
The state Department of Transportation will replace speed limit signs on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (aka Saddle Road) beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.
Volcano Man Charged With Auto Dealership Thefts
A 22-year-old man has been charged with three felonies in connection with the theft of four vehicles from an auto dealership in Kona last month.
Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Presentation in Park Amphitheater
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will present an evening program about Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death in the park’s amphitheater on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Hilo Man Charged with Three Felonies
A Hilo man was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 2, in connection with the theft of a golf car at Waiākea High School. The gas-powered cart was thought to be taken sometime between Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Wednesday, Feb. 1, in addition to two car batteries from a secured storage area at the high […]
UPDATE 1: Wind Advisory Extended to Midnight
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory which is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
Super Bowl Game Plan: Don’t Drink and Drive
The Hawai‘i Police Department advises football fans to make their own game plan for Super Bowl Sunday—a shutdown defense that prevents drunk driving.
Man Injured After Jumping Off Rainbow Falls
The man was extricated and transported to Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room for evaluation.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
The National Weather Service has downgraded the High Surf Warning to an advisory for the shores of Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo and Puna through tomorrow night.
Heavy Showers from NW Expected Sunday, Monday
The forecast has the front reaching Kaua‘i late Sunday night, O‘ahu Monday morning, Maui County Monday afternoon and the Big Island Monday night.
National Wear Red Day to Raise Awareness About Cardiovascular Disease
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Lisa Murkowski led a bipartisan resolution designating February as American Heart Month and Feb. 3 as National Wear Red Day.
Hawai‘i Files Lawsuit Against President Trump
Papers filed today asked the court to block the order across the country.
