News
LGBT Caucus Supports Re-Election of Sen. Hirono
This is the first time in the LGBT Caucus’ 17-year history they have issued a Statement of Support for any candidate this far ahead of the primary.
Kona Swimming-Running Race Lawsuit Dismissed
Circuit court Judge Melvin Fujino granted the State of Hawaii’s motion to dismiss in Pagett v. DLNR.
Tree Maintenance Completed at Richardson Ocean Park
Richardson Ocean Park reopened on Aug. 17 after routine tree maintenance.
Honoka‘a Man Charged With Multiple Felonies, Misdemeanors
Bronson Lee Ganigan was charged with kidnapping, use of a firearm in the commission of a separate felony, first-degree terroristic threatening…
Hirono Continues Support of Conservation Workforce
Sen. Mazie Hirono met with KUPU interns to encourage their local conservation efforts.
Gofundme Campaign Set Up for Lost Black Hawk Aviator
Friends and family of one of the five Black Hawk crew members lost in a training accident in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017,
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Registration Open
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held in Kona on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Old Kona Airport.
Over $600,000 Awarded to Restore Kawaihae Watershed
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded $646,886 in grant funding to restore the Kawaihae watershed in West Hawai‘i.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Army Aviators Off O‘ahu
The Coast Guard suspended the active search at noon Monday for five Army aviators who went missing Aug. 15 approximately two miles west of Ka‘ena Point.
Woman Dies as Result of Highway 190 Head-On Collision
A 71-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died as the result of a two-vehicle, head-on crash on Thursday, Aug. 17, on Highway 190 at the 33-mile marker in Kailua-Kona.
Sen. Schatz Slams EPA’s Pruitt Regarding Plans to Break Grant Protocol
Reports indicate that the EPA plans to break protocol and give a political appointee the direct authority to approve or deny grant requests.
2017 Walk to Cure Arthritis Comes to Hilo Aug. 26
Local resident and artist shares personal story of struggling with gout to raise awareness.
Hawai‘i Electric Light to Conduct Aerial Survey
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday to Friday, Aug. 21 to 25.
North Hawai‘i Hospice Hosts Lantern Ceremony
North Hawai‘i Hospice will host its sixth annual floating lantern ceremony at the Fairmont Orchid Hawai‘i on Sunday, Aug. 27. The ceremony includes live music, hula, taiko drummers and Hawaiian chanting to be followed by a sunset lantern release into Pauoa Bay.
Search Expanded for Missing Black Hawk Crew
There’s still no sign of the five missing aviators who were aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter that went down about two miles west of Kaʻena Point Aug. 15.
Woman Found Dead Offshore of Hakalau
The HPD responded to a report of an opihi picker in distress offshore of Hakalau near the 15-mile marker of Highway 19 on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 1:36 p.m.
South Hilo Crime Report: July 28–Aug. 10, 2017
The HPD responded to 10 burglaries, 20 vehicle thefts and 15 vehicle break-ins in South Hilo over a 14-day period from July 28 to Aug. 10, 2017.
4.1 Big Island Quake From Bending of Oceanic Plate
There was no tsunami generated from a 4.1 preliminary magnitude earthquake reported at 8:35 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.
Scheduled Road & Lane Closures: Aug. 19–25, 2017
Temporary road and lane closures will be in effect from Saturday, Aug. 19, to Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.
