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Inaugural Dinner Series to Support Scholarship Fund
The dinner fundraiser will be held on Nov. 25 at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
Public Hearings on Water Resource Management
These proposed amendments will: increase the maximum fine amount from $1,000 to $5,000 for violations, consistent with the State Water Code; and increase the filing fee for well construction and pump installation from $25 to $300.
Senate WAM Committee Visits Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Senators that form the Committee on Ways and Means took a three-day tour of the Island of Hawaiʻi on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.
Man Charged in Hilo Auto-Theft
The responsible party was Jeremy Rafael Jr., a man known to officers as one of the many suspected car thieves rounded up by the department’s auto theft task force a few months ago.
High Surf Advisory for North Shore Hawaiʻi Island
Surf is expected to peak at 10 to 15 feet overnight and gradually subside through the weekend.
Arrest Made in Stolen ATV Investigation
Detectives charged him with resisting arrest, terroristic threatening in the first degree, assault on a police officer in the second degree, and two counts of assault on a police officer in the first degree
HPD Looking for Robbery Suspect
The suspect is described as a local male in his mid 20’s to early 30’s, between 5’10” and 5’11” and weighing around 180 to 200 pounds. He is described as having short dark brown hair and a medium complexion. His image has been captured on video surveillance.
Officer of the Month: Officer Joseph Passmore
Having lost all their possessions with no place to stay, Officer Passmore immediately offered to take the mother and children to his own home to stay with his family. Officer Passmore assisted the traumatized mother in arranging for a more permanent place for the family to stay and have their needs met.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Bicycle Crash
A bicycle operated by James Sakai had been traveling south on the Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway when it collided with a 2008 Dodge pickup truck
2 New Ways to Pay Water Bill with No Fees
Starting Oct. 26, customers may pay online or by phone using a debit and/or credit card or by e-check
3.4M Earthquake Shakes East of Honaunau-Napo‘opo‘o
As of 12:34 p.m., no one has reported feeling the earthquake, according to USGS’s Send your felt report via USGS’s “Did You Feel it?” website.
HPD Searching for Wanted Individuals
Police ask anyone with information on any of these individuals whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311 or Captain Andrew Burian at (808) 775-7533.
Kaūmana Drive Roadwork Begins Monday
Normal daily working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and are asked to consider alternate routes if possible.
HPD Searching for 24-Year-Old Hilo Man
Kaaloa-Kaniaupio was last seen at his residence on Auwae Road last night at about 10 pm and has not been seen since.
Flood Advisory Issued for Hawaiʻi County
t 2:34 p.m. radars indicated widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms over the Big Island.
Filipino Veterans Presented Congressional Gold Medals
“The United States is forever grateful for the service, bravery, and perseverance of the more than 200,000 Filipino and Filipino American soldiers that served our country during World War II,” said Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.
High Wind Watch for Big Island Summits
Very strong southwest winds aloft associated with a passing upper level trough will impact the high elevations on the Big Island today.
Pāhoa Structure Fire Classified as Attempted Murder
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident and structure fire that occurred at a Puna residence Tuesday evening.
Flash Flood Watch Extended for Hawaiʻi County
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island until late tonight.
