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Suspect Arrested for Possession of Crystal Meth
A search warrant led to the search of the suspect’s vehicle where 402.8 grams (about 14 ounces) of crystal methamphetamine was discovered.
Car Vandalized at Carlsmith Beach Park
A black, 2011 Hyundai sedan was severely damaged while it was parked and unattended in the parking lot near the bathrooms.
Fire Potential Prompts Road Closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes Park
Due to escalating fire danger in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, park officials have closed Hilina Pali Road from the Mauna Iki Trailhead and Mauna Loa Road…
DOE Provides Cool for Hawai‘i Schools
One thousand classrooms now have air conditioning and over 300 more will be complete by the end of September.
Emergency Siren Test Set for Sept. 1
The state’s monthly test of the warning siren system is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at 11:45 a.m.
Hawai‘i’s Pacific Disaster Center Supporting Harvey Relief Efforts
The UH-managed Pacific Disaster Center is doing its part to expedite analysis and dissemination of new field data using its powerful DisasterAWARE technology.
Hawaiʻi Air National Guard Deploys to Texas
A Hawaiʻi Air National Guard transport aircraft departed Hawai‘i early this morning in response to one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.
PTA Training Advisory for September 2017
Military units at Pōhakuloa are scheduled to conduct various types of training in September that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities.
Installation of North Kona Hualalai Deepwell Pump to Begin
The pump for Hualalai Deepwell in North Kona is now on-island and installation will begin immediately.
Hawai‘i Immigration Advocates Lead Call to Protect DACA Recipients
“Ending DACA would be just the latest in the president’s attacks on immigrants and I urge him to continue protections for DREAMers, as he previously said he would.”
Married in Mid-Air: Death-Defying Duo Honeymoons on Hawai‘i Island
The couple is here on the Big Island for an all-expenses-paid honeymoon that was given to them by the talk show host Ellen Degeneres.
Hawai‘i Crime Rate Lowest on Record in 2016
Hawai‘i’s Index Crime rate in 2016 was 6.2% below the rate reported in 2015 and 27.1% below the rate reported a decade earlier (2007).
In Remembrance: North Hawai‘i Floating Lantern Ceremony
North Hawaii Hospice held its annual Floating Lantern Ceremony at Pau‘oa Bay at the Fairmont Orchid on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017.
Hilo Man Arrested for Stealing Bus for Second Time
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged Kawelo Nakamura, a 21-year-old Hilo man, for stealing a county mass transit bus for the second time.
U.S. Destroyer Shoots Down Missile in Test Off Hawai‘i
The U.S. military shot down a medium-range ballistic missile during a test off Hawai‘i, one day after North Korea launched a similar missile over Japan.
IRS: Beware of Charity Scams Relating to Hurricane Harvey
The Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about possible fake charity scams emerging due to Hurricane Harvey.
Hilo High School Earns Special Olympics Recognition
Hilo High School was recognized for their efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without disabilities.
HPD Arrests 17 Motorists for DUI Violations: Aug. 21–27
During the week of Mon. through Sun., Aug. 21 to 27, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Ige Nominates Hawai‘i Island Executive to UH Board of Regents
Douglas Shinsato will join the Board of Regents, pending Senate confirmation.
