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HPD Continues Search for Info About Puna Assault
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about an incident that sent a Puna man to the hospital in critical condition last year.
Hwy. 11 Head-On Crash Victim Identified
A 34-year-old Ocean View woman died following a two-vehicle crash Friday night, Jan. 6, on Highway 11 just north of the 96-mile marker.
Pāhoa Crash Victim Identified
Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night, Jan. 5, on Highway 130 in Pāhoa.
New Police Chief, Deputy Chief Sworn In
Chief Paul Ferreira said he will enhance existing successes, including the community policing philosophy and the department’s accreditation program.
Poison Experiment at Pōhakuloa Training Area
USDA Wildlife Services is seeking a permit to test a poison at Pōhakuloa Training Area to see how well it kills mice… “and to see what else it kills.”
Traffic Signal Testing in Kona
Hawai“i County will conduct energizing and testing of the functionality of the new traffic signals at the Henry-Alahou Street intersection on Monday, Jan. 9.
Construction to Begin at Komohana & Punahele Intersection
From Jan. 9 through 21, roadway reconstruction work will take place on the mauka (western) half of the intersection at Komohana Street and Punahele Street.
Diver Drowns Off O‘oma Beach
First responders arrived at Kohanaiki- O‘oma Beach (North of “Pine Trees”) on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at 4:06 p.m. due to a report of a missing diver.
Fire Destroys Hilo Lanes Storage Building
Fire units responded to a report of a blaze at the “Hilo Lanes” building 777 Kino‘ole St. Hilo on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 2:25 a.m.
Hilo Residence Destroyed in Fire
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire on Ohai Street in Hilo at 8:01 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.
Woman Killed in Hwy. 11 Head-On Collision
Highway 11 was closed in both directions just north of the 96-mile marker due to a head-on collision on Friday, Jan. 6, involving three people.
UPDATE: Training Advisory for Pōhakuloa
Individuals in surrounding communities may notice an increase in noise due to military aircraft training, here, Jan. 7 to 9 and Jan. 14 to 17.
TMT Hearing: Last TIO Witnesses Testify
This week, the TMT project manager and a post-doctoral fellow at the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology were called as the TMT International Observatory’s final witnesses.
Residential Fire in Papaikou
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a residential fire reported in Papaikou.
HPD Arrests Two Women on Various Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police have located two persons who were wanted on warrants.
HPD Names New Chief, Deputy Chief
The public is invited to a reaffirmation of oath ceremony for the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s new police chief and deputy chief.
One Dead, Four Injured as Result of Crash
An unidentified man died and four others are in stable condition following a two-vehicle crash Thursday night, Jan. 5, in Pāhoa.
Pipinola: Poor People’s Food?
Pipinola grows well here in Hawai‘i and can often be found growing in the wild.
Scheduled Lane Closures: Jan. 6–13
The State of Hawai’i DOT and the County of Hawai’i have announced the following temporary road and lane closures for Friday, Jan. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 8.
