News
Areas of Kaloko-Honokōhau Park to Close in September
Portions of the park will close to ensure public safety during vegetation removal.
Hospice Hilo Offers Grief Support
Hospice of Hilo’s A Healing Journey will combine group support, education and the development of coping skills, in a safe and confidential setting.
Scheduled Road & Lane Closures: Aug. 25–27
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 25, to Sunday, Aug. 27.
Big Island Man Charged With Terroristic Threatening
Dylan Naope turned himself in at the Hilo station on Thursday evening, Aug. 24.
Statewide Hotel Room Tax Increase to Help Fund Honolulu Rail Project
Honolulu’s rail transit project will be funded by raising the state’s hotel room tax and extending the general excise tax surcharge on Oʻahu.
Pāhoa Man Dies Following Motorcycle Crash
Police determined that a 1991 Nissan pickup traveling south on Highway 130 failed to yield the right-of-way, making a left hand turn onto Highway 132…
Snake Found in Container Shipped to Hawai‘i
A live three-foot snake, later identified as a boa constrictor, was found in a shipment of cargo by workers at a Honolulu shipping company this morning.
Two Hilo Suspects Arrested in Connection With Drug Offenses
An HPD search yielded just under 40 grams of ice, under one gram of cocaine, 38.8 grams of marijuana, a small amount of prescription medication…
Sen. Schatz Seeking Hawai‘i High School Senior Interns
Sen. Brian Schatz: “I encourage anyone who wants to help make a difference in their community to apply to join our team.”
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations: Aug. 14–20
During the week of Mon. through Sun., Aug. 14 to 20, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
South Hilo Crime Report: Aug. 11–17, 2017
Hawai‘i Police Department’s South Hilo Community Police responded to 10 vehicle thefts and two vehicle break-ins in South Hilo between Aug.11 and 17.
Hawai‘i CC Hosts Degree Prep Workshop
Hawai‘i Community College (Hawai‘i CC) is hosting a workshop on obtaining a college degree.
EPA Requires Big Island Hardware Stores to Close 4 Cesspools
The EPA announced an agreement with the owner of two Big Island hardware stores and a commercial property to close four large-capacity cesspools.
Sen. Kahele Kicks of Statewide Education Tour at UH Hilo
To kick off the statewide tour, Sen. Kahele will host an East Hawai‘i Higher Education Town Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, from 5 to 7 p.m. at UH Hilo.
Traffic to Shift to Newly Paved Section of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
The Hawai‘i DOT announces the transition of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic to the newly paved makai section of the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.
North Kona Emergency Water Restriction Update
Due to a significant level of overall compliance, water levels in the tanks have remained stable.
Little Fire Ant HUI Offers Training to Big Island Pest Control Operators
Little Fire Ant HUI is holding a one-time, free training event exclusively for all Big Island Pest Control Operators.
Mt. View Suspect Arrested in Connection With Pāpa‘ikou Auto Theft
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 24-year-old Mt. View man in connection with an auto theft from a Pāpa‘ikou business.
Bail Set at $96,000 for Paradise Park Burglary Suspect
The HPD has arrested Benson Maddison for several offenses stemming from two burglaries reported within seven minutes of each other.
