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BBB: Be Wary of Scams While Donating Hurricane Aid
The Better Business Bureau advises that donors use trusted aid organizations.
Five Hawai‘i Island Red Cross Volunteers Head to Texas, Louisiana
Five volunteers from the Big Island, four volunteers from Maui, one volunteer from Molokai, and six volunteers from O‘ahu will be heading to Texas or Louisiana.
Hawai‘i Island Man Arrested on Multiple Charges
As Stacen Deponte was being processed for liquor violations and promoting dangerous drugs, the HPD said he assaulted one of the officers.
Hawai‘i Island Mayor Opposes Permanent County TAT Cap
The County of Hawai’i opposes the permanent cap on the counties’ share of the TAT.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures: Aug. 28–Sept. 1
Temporary road and lane closures will be in effect from Monday, Aug. 28, to Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.
Ninole Burglary Suspect Arrested: Another Suspect Wanted
The Hawai‘i Police Department arrested one man and is looking for a second suspect in connection with a residential burglary in Nīnole.
Paʻauilo Man Dies as Result of Motorcycle Crash
A 43-year-old Paʻauilo man died following a single vehicle crash Sunday morning, Aug. 27, 2017, in Paʻauilo.
Suspect Arrested in Connection with County Bus Theft
At 6:45 a.m. this morning, the bus was located behind the Walter Victor Stadium, where the suspect, Kawelo Nakamura, was taken into custody…
Suspect Arrested in Connection With Puna Fatality
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged Gaelynn Kahe‘e in connection with the traffic fatality in Puna on Thursday, Aug. 24.
Sen. Hirono Voices Support for Healthcare, Planned Parenthood
Sen. Hirono visited a new Planned Parenthood clinic in Honolulu, voicing her support for women’s healthcare.
Wyatt Kaili-Leong Named Officer of the Month
Officer Wyatt Kaili-Leong, a 6-year police veteran, has been named the officer of the month by the East Hawai‘i Aloha Exchange Club.
HCF Conference Addresses Budget Cuts for Nonprofits
Nearly 300 nonprofit executives and board members attended the event.
More Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Texas
As of Sunday, a total of eight Hawaii Red Cross volunteers have either deployed or will be headed to Texas to assist with the Red Cross response to now Tropical Storm Harvey.
North Kohala Home Destroyed in Fire
An older, single-family home in North Kohala on Kapa‘au Road was destroyed in a fire on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017.
Three Arrested, Two Wanted in Connection With Hilo Assault
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested three men and are seeking two other men in connection with an assault that occurred Thursday evening, Aug. 24, in Hilo.
Hospital Offering Support Group for Cancer Patients and Families
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital is providing a new cancer support group for patients and families.
UPDATE: North Kona Emergency Water Restriction
The Emergency Water Restriction for North Kona remains in effect.
Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Texas
Four Big Island Red Cross volunteer will deploy to Texas by Monday to help ensure the safety and security of volunteers and assets during the Hurricane Harvey relief operation.
