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North Kona Water Restriction Continues: Spare Motor Defective
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s Honokohau Deepwell is still out of service. During today’s work, it was discovered that the spare motor is defective and cannot be used. DWS is now working on several options to obtain another spare motor before resuming the installation work. The updated repair schedule is to be determined. […]
Rep. Gabbard Condemns Justice Department’s Politically Motivated Search Warrant
The search warrant is attempting to force DreamHost to provide the DOJ with its user information to identify anyone involved in Inauguration Day protests.
Two Hawai‘i Island Jewel Theft Suspects Arrested and Charged
Two Big Island men were arrested and charged in connections with the theft of opal, emerald, gold and diamond pieces in Kamauela.
Puna District Crime Report: July 16–31, 2017
The HPD responded to 14 burglaries, X robbery, four vehicle thefts and X vehicle break-ins in the Puna District over a 14-day period from July 16 to 31, 2017.
Rep. Fukumoto Responds to Hate Letter
Rep. Beth Fukumoto released a statement after receiving a letter from a Trump supporter attacking her ancestry and her support for “illegals, Muslims, gays… “
Coast Guard Searches Second Day for Five Missing Army Aviators
Responders have begun day 2 in the search for five missing Army aviators from an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter approximately 2 miles west of Ka’ena Point.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: July 2017
The HPD responded to four burglaries, five incidents of criminal property damage, eight thefts, five drug-related incidents and four vehicle break-ins.
Partial Lane Closure in Hakalau Extended to Sept. 1
As the work was being done, HELCO crews found additional poles that must be replaced due to deterioration, which will require more time to complete the project.
Police Warn Public of IRS Impersonator Phone Scams
Residents have reported receiving calls from an automated message, which threatens arrest by local authorities due to a tax filing discrepancy.
Senators Renew Call for Response to Hate Crimes Following Charlottesville
“In light of the horrific attack and hatred demonstrated this weekend… we urge you to act quickly to address the alarming rise of hate in our country.”
Three Injured in Highway 19 Head-On
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision yesterday afternoon at the 88-mile marker on Highway 19 (Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway) in North Kona.
Poll: 71% of O‘ahu Residents Want Rail to Ala Moana Center
71% of O‘ahu residents believe Honolulu Rail Transit Project should be completed to Ala Moana Center; 87% feel completing the rail project is important.
Cop on Top Fundraiser for Special Olympics
The Hawai‘i Police Department will sponsor the 14th annual Cop on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics at the Hilo and Kona Walmart Stores from Aug. 17 to 19.
Hawai‘i County Seeks Applicants for Board of Appeals
The County of Hawai’i is urgently seeking applicants for vacancies on the Board of Appeals.
County Urges Proper Disposal of Tires
If not disposed of properly, discarded tires can lead to the spread of disease. If they catch fire, they create toxic smoke.
Debris From Downed Army Helicopter Found Off O‘ahu
Coast Guard and Army personnel responded last night to a report of a downed Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with five crew members aboard. Two Black Hawk aircrews were reportedly conducting training between Kaʻena Point on O‘ahu’s North Shore and Dillingham Airfield at the time communications were lost sometime after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Watchstanders […]
UPDATE: North Kona Emergency Water Restriction Continues
All residents and customers in North Kona must immediately restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking and hygiene purposes) only.
HCCC Staff Thwart Detainee Escape Efforts
Keanu Krause attempted to escape by scaling a perimeter fence, while being escorted to his housing unit at approximately 9:30 a.m. today.
HPD Task Force Efforts Result in 27 Arrests
Hawaiʻi Island police task force was directly involved in or assisted with investigations that led to the arrests of 27 suspects for a wide range of offenses.
Big Island Police Searching for Ryan Yuen
Ryan Yuen, 43, is wanted for four offenses that include one warrant of arrest for probation violation and three contempts of court.
