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#GivingTuesday: National Day of Giving and Volunteerism
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and Congressman Don Young introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving and volunteerism.
Hawai‘i Asked to Stand Against Discrimination
“Those who share a commitment to civil rights must stand up for those who cannot stand alone.”
Waimea District Park Opens
The new park offers diversified indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for keiki, kūpuna and families in North Hawai‘i.
HPD Searching for Missing Hilo Youth
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for George Price-Apo, 17, of Hilo, who was reported missing.
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HPD Officers Honored at Awards Ceremony
Police Capt. Robert F. Wagner, Sgt. Brandon Konanui and Officers Bryan Tina and Kristi Crivello were celebrated at a recent HPD awards ceremony.
HELCO to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday, Nov. 28, to Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016.
Firefighters Battle Ocean View Structure Fire
Hawai‘i County firefighters responded to a structure fire in Ocean View on at 3:43 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.
New ‘Hawai‘i Island’s Most Wanted’ to Begin
The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program, Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted, will begin airing Friday, Nov. 25.
Dreaming of a White Christmas? In Hawai‘i?
Every year at about this time, many locals are laughed at when they say they hope it snows. Snow in Hawai‘i? Yes, snow in Hawai‘i… while not in our yards and clogging our streets and highways, we have snow on our beloved mountains that is often described as a coarse “shave ice.” Between one and […]
HPD Promotes Kanehailua to Assistant Chief
Hawai‘i Police Department Chief Harry S. Kubojiri has promoted Mitchell Kanehailua to the rank of assistant chief.
Scheduled Lane Closures: Nov. 25–Dec. 2
The state DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures…
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over During Thanksgiving Holiday
“Survive your Thanksgiving drive. Buckle up and drive sober.”
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Thursday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory now in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.
HPD Investigating Theft of Mailboxes
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a theft of multiple cluster mailbox units between Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 21 and 22.
State DOH to Hold Public Food Safety Code Hearings
The hearings will introduce amendments to the Hawai‘i Administrative Rules Title 11, Chapter 50, Food Safety Code, which outlines standards for the state’s food establishments.
MADD-Hawai‘i Honors Eight HPD Officers
Eight Big Island police officers were honored this week for their efforts and dedication this year to the fight against drunk and drugged driving.
Hawai‘i Resident Awarded Heroism Medal
A Hawai‘i resident was recognized for rescuing a shark attack victim in October of 2015.
Forum: Military Munitions & Unexploded Ordnance
The first Hawai‘i Forum on Munitions and Unexploded Ordnance is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Nov. 14 through 20, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
