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Kailua-Kona Man Faces Murder Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Kailua-Kona man with murder in connection with a body found last week off Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Fatality Reported Following Hilo Crash
A 92-year-old Hilo woman died following a two vehicle crash Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23, in Hilo.
High Surf and Wind Advisories Extended
A High Surf Advisory and High Wind Advisory remain in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
TMT Contested Case Hearing Gets Underway
During cross-examination, Perry J. White, president of Planning Solutions Inc., was asked if he thought both the telescope and native practices could co-exist.
Kailua-Kona Suspect Held Pending Murder Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Kailua-Kona man in connection with a body found late Tuesday afternoon , Oct. 18, off Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Kamehameha Schools Seniors Host Veterans Prom
The Masquerade Ball was hosted on Wednesday, Oct. 19, by Ronelle Valera, a senior at Kamehameha Schools on Hawai‘i Island, as a legacy project.
Four Men Arrested on Robbery Charges
Four men were arrested in connection with a robbery on Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Honomū.
NWS Issues Wind Advisory for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, in effect until 9 p.m. today, and from 6 am. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
HPD WANTED: Jake Ikaika Drummondo
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about Jake Ikaika Drummondo, a 28-year-old Kamuela man wanted on warrants.
UPDATE: Search for Missing Hiker Concludes
The Hawai‘i Country Fire Department responded to a report of a missing hiker at a forest reserve off of Kaalaiki Road on Thursday, Oct. 21.at 2:04 p.m.
Scheduled Road & Lane Closures, Oct. 21–28
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
UPDATE: Kailua-Kona Murder Investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a murder investigation in connection with the recovery of a Kona man’s body.
Average Rainfall Expected Due to Weak La Niña
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its summary of this year’s dry season and an outlook for the October 2016-April 2017 wet season.
Big Island Fire Department Battles Two Blazes
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department battled two blazes yesterday, Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Hep A Case Surfaces at O‘ahu McDonald’s
The state Department of Health has confirmed an additional case of hepatitis A in an O‘ahu food service worker.
DOT: Campaign Signs Prohibited Along State Roadways
Outdoor advertising, including political campaign signage, is prohibited on the state right of way—property on either side of a state roadway .
HPD Arrests 18 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Oct. 10 through 16, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
DLNR Announces Mauna Kea Closures
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife will conduct animal control activities through the end of the year.
