News
Hilo Man Reported Missing
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.
BBB Advises Vacationers to Be Wary of Travel Scams
BBB Hawai‘i recommends 10 ten tips for avoiding travel-related scams.
Gov. Ige Steps Up Effort to Prevent Rat Lungworm
Gov. David Ige, together with the Hawai‘i Department of Health and the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture are increasing the state’s efforts to prevent the spread of rat lungworm disease. This year, the state confirmed a total of 15 cases of the serious parasitic infection, which is the highest number of cases reported in the state […]
DOH Certifies Private Lab for Medical Cannabis Testing
The State Department of Health has approved Steep Hill Hawai‘i to begin testing medical cannabis.
Scheduled Road & Lane Closures: Aug. 4–11
Temporary road and lane closures will occur on the Big Island from Friday, Aug. 4, to Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
HPD Task Force Charges Additional Individuals in Stolen Vehicle Case
Hawaiʻi Island police charged two adult males and a female for offenses in connection with stolen vehicles and other offenses.
Axis Deer Control on Big Island a Success
After five years of tenacious pursuit, the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) has concluded that axis deer are no longer present on the Big Island.
Search Warrant Uncovers Heroin, Handgun of Honomū Man
A search warrant served on Jordan Kaneshiro’s vehicle lead to the recovery of a loaded handgun and black-tar heroin.
Rep. Gabbard Call for Transparent, Accessible GMO-Labeling
“Nine out of 10 Americans consistently report they want the right to know if their food is produced with genetic engineering…”
Senators Lead Effort to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
With 41 million seniors, including nearly 70,000 in Hawai‘i, participating in Medicare Part D, Medicare could negotiate bigger discounts with pharmaceutical companies.
Homeless Moved to Temporary Shelter in Kona
Hawai‘i County and Hope Services have moved a group of homeless people from the Old Airport Park to temporary facilities on county property in Kona.
Three Arrested on Multiple Charges in Hilo
Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Hawai‘i Police Department’s stolen vehicle task force tracked down 23-year-old Tyler Leopoldino…
6 Arrested on Maui During Solar Telescope Protest
Six protesters were arrested by Maui police as they attempted to block the passage of a vehicle convoy hauling equipment up Haleakalā for a new solar telescope.
BBB Issues Alert About HELCO Impersonator Scam
HELCO customers have reported receiving calls threatening immediate disconnection unless they pay their bill via a money transfer or cash express payment.
Sen. Hirono: ‘Trump Immigration Plan Doubles Down on Bigoted Campaign Rhetoric’
The Trump-Cotton-Perdue immigration proposal would dramatically reform the immigration system in the U.S.
Hawai‘i to Receive $1.2M+ for FAS Migrant Impacts
Hawai‘i will receive $1,276,000-plus for the financial burden sustained as a result of migrants from Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau.
Partial Road Closure Planned in Hakalau
From Aug. 7 to 18, motorists can expect delays up to 20 minutes due to a planned partial lane closure of Highway 19 between the 16 and 17 mile markers in Hakalau. The partial closure will allow crews from Hawai‘i Electric Light Company to upgrade transmission and distribution equipment to improve system reliability. One lane […]
Military Convoy Between Kawaihae & Pōhakuloa, Aug. 2–3
Convoys from Pōhakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Docks are scheduled for Aug. 2 through 4.
