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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.
Sen. Brian Schatz Rebukes Trump’s Press Conference Remarks
“As a Jew, as an American, as a human, words cannot express my disgust and disappointment. This is not my President,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz tweeted today.
Drive Sober Campaign Begins Aug. 16
To stop drunk drivers and help save lives, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will launch Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
HPD Arrests 17 Motorists for DUI Violations: Aug. 7–13
During the week of Monday through Sunday, Aug. 7 to 13, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
New Scholarship Awards Students for Garden Work
The agriculture-based award is available to Kohala and Kanu O Ka Aina high school students.
Kohala Elementary to Offer Pre-Kindergarten Program
Kohala Elementary as one of five new schools to offer pre-kindergarten classes in the 2018-19 school year. Schools were selected based on a competitive application process.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Homeless Veteran Programs
Critical veteran homelessness programs are set to expire on Sept. 30, 2017.
Hāmākua Man Arrested in Connection With Waipio Murder
Wayne Teves was arrested at his Waipiʻo Valley residence and charged with second-degree murder and carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Public Potable Water Distribution Stations Set Up for North Kona
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply reported on Monday, Aug. 14, at 2:30 p.m., that the Honokohau Deepwell located in North Kona is out of service.
Macadamia Nut Plant Fire Causes $105,000 in Damages
A fire at the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation processing plant in Hilo on Monday, Aug. 14, caused $105,000 in damages.
Oceanview Man Dies Following Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision
A 25-year-old Captain Cook man died after being hit by a pickup truck on Sunday evening, Aug. 13, in Kailua-Kona.
Big Island Residents Rally for Charlottesville
Big Island residents gathered at the King Kamehameha Statue on Sunday, Aug. 13, for The Peace Vigil: Be the Light in response to the death of Heather Heyer…
Two Women Wanted for Questioning in Connection With Use of Stolen Credit Card
The HPD is asking for help in identifying the two persons in connection with a Theft and Fraud Use of Credit Card that occurred in stores in North Kohala.
Scheduled Road & Lane Closures: Aug. 14–18
Temporary road and lane closures will occur on the Big Island from Monday, Aug. 14, to Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test in Kamuela
A fire hydrant flow test on Pu‘u Huluhulu Road and Lālāmilo Farm Road in Kamuela is scheduled between 9 and 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14.
Hawai‘i’s Economy to Grow at Slower Pace
The Hawai’i DBEDT’s 2017 Statistical and Economic Report shows Hawai‘i’s economy continues positive growth but at a slower pace.
Hawai‘i Receives Drug Manufacturer Settlement
Hawai‘i joined 29 states and the federal government last week in settling claims against Celgene Corporation, a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
DLNR to Hold Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Meeting
A public meeting on sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation will be held on Aug. 17 in the Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street in Hilo.
Meeting to Introduce N. Kohala Ag Water Study
A public information meeting to initiate the North Kohala Agricultural Water Study will take place on Aug. 16, at the Kohala Village Hub – Barn in North Kohala.
1st Annual Waimea Preparathon Scheduled
The 1st Annual Waimea Preparathon is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noon at Kuhio Hale.
