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UDDATE: Pāhoa Man Charged with Multiple Offenses
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 33-year-old Pāhoa man who is wanted on outstanding warrants.
UPDATE 3: Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
Crystal Richard video: Hawai‘i Police Department reports the Hilo-bound lane on Highway 19 is closed at Pukihae Street (north of Singing Bridge) due to a landslide. Area motorists can use Wainaku Street as an alternate route. UPDATE 3: Jan. 24, 6:44 p.m. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County […]
Gov. Ige Gives State of the State Address
Gov. David Ige addressed Hawaiʻi lawmakers on Jan. 23 during his State of the State Address at the 29th State Legislature meeting.
HPD Searching for Hilo Shoplifter
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying someone whose image was captured on a surveillance camera in connection with a theft.
Kailua-Kona Man Killed in Vehicle-Bicycle Crash
A 42-year-old Kona man died in a vehicle-bicycle crash Saturday afternoon, Jan. 21, in Kona near the 98-mile marker of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway.
UPDATE 1: Kehena Beach Apparent Drowning Victim Identified
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to a report about a swimmer in distress—a possible drowning victim— in the ocean fronting Kehena Beach in Pāhoa.
Māmalahoa Highway Work to Begin Monday
Resurfacing work will begin on the Māmalahoa Highway at Iona Court and proceeding towards Mana Road on Monday, Jan. 23.
Rangers Seeking Witnesses to Fatal Hwy 11 Accident
National Park Service rangers are seeking witnesses to a fatal two-vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 11 at the Nāmakanipaio Campground intersection.
High Wind Warning, High Surf Advisory
A High Wind Warning and High Surf Advisory are in effect for the Big Island.
UPDATE 2: Flash Flood Victim Identified
A 47-year-old female attempted to cross a river that was flooding across a driveway off of Kahana Road in the Ahualoa area of Honoka‘a.
Officer Fires Weapon at Vehicle in Papaʻikou
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday morning, Jan.22, in Papaʻikou.
Hilo Women’s March: ‘We’re in Serious Danger’
Hundreds of community members gathered in Hilo Saturday Jan. 21 in a show of solidarity for women’s and human rights.
Na Wahine for Women’s Rights: March on the Water
Na Wahine for Women’s Rights took their march to the water with a group paddle at Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor on the Big Island on Saturday, Jan. 21.
TMT Hearing: Can Hawaiian Culture & Science Co-Exist?
Hawaiian culture versus science: This type of perspective has been used to argue that Native Hawaiians’ have no interest in science…
Red Cross Responding to Ocean View Fire
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a structure fire reported at Tradewinds in Ocean View.
Pāhoa Students Protest Trump Inauguration
Hawai’i Academy of Arts Students in Pāhoa joined together in a peaceful protest event.
HPD Arrests Car Break-In Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged a West Hawaiʻi man in connection with a car break-in Tuesday, Jan. 17, in Captain Cook.
Irrigation Reduced at Kona Parks Due to Restrictions
Due to mandatory North Kona water restriction requirements, Kona Parks Maintenance Division has curtailed the irrigation schedule…
UPDATE 3: Mountain View Man Charged with 4 Felonies
An 18-year-old Mountain View man is wanted for questioning about an incident Thursday morning, Jan.19, in Puna.
