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UPDATE: South Kona Crash Victim Identified
An unidentified man died following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, Oct. 2, on Māmālahoa Highway (Route 11) in Honalo, South Kona.
Puna Geothermal Reports Steam Release
At 2:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, Puna Geothermal reported a release of steam at its plant.
UPDATE: Water Conservation Notice Issued for Hilo
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply reported a main break in the Upper Hilo Water System on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 11:15 p.m.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Advisory Issued Through 5 PM
At 3:29 a.m. on Oct. 3, the National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island from 4 a.m. today through Tuesday afternoon.
Man Charged with Second Violent Crime in One Week
Gary Simpkins allegedly used a bat to smash the windows of a vehicle occupied by a 21-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision.
Inmate Fails to Return to Correctional Facility
Shawn Travis Ka‘awa was last seen at the correctional facility on Sept. 15 at about 2 p.m.
Laulau—Hawai‘i’s Soul Food
Laulau is a mouthwatering dish consisting of a protein—usually pork—wrapped in the lūʻau leaf (leaf of the taro plant) and a piece of salted butterfish.
UPDATE: Puna Geothermal Reports Steam Release
Puna Geothermal reported a release of steam from one of its wells on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m.
UPDATE: Inmate Fails to Return to Hale Nani
Extended furlough inmate Shawn Ka‘awa failed to report to the Hale Nani Reintegration Center for his scheduled check-in last night.
HPD Still Seeking Man Missing Since 2007
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a man reported missing in 2007.
HPD Seeking Witnesses of Critical Injury Incident
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in providing information about an incident that sent a Puna man to the hospital in critical condition in July.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Former Israel President
The US and Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff now until sunset on Sept. 30, 2016.
HPD Promotes Grantz to Rank of Lieutenant
Chief Harry Kubojiri has promoted Jefferson A. Grantz to the rank of lieutenant. Lt. Grantz is assigned to the North Hilo District in Laupāhoehoe. He joined the Hawai‘i Police Department in 1990. As a patrol officer, his assignments took him to the districts of Kaʻū, Puna, South Kohala, Hāmākua and North Hilo. He was promoted to […]
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Sept. 19 through 25, 2016, the HPD arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
UPDATE: Puna Man Charged With Robbery
Police are seeking suspects in a reported robbery that occurred early Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the Pāhoa area.
‘Fire Ant Eye’ Meeting Scheduled
The Good Shepherd Foundation will host a free public meeting about the eye disease epidemic in pets on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pāhoa Community Center. The condition, considered a form of tropical keratopathy, has been linked to the Little Fire Ant, although that link is controversial with some vets disagreeing. There is no known treatment […]
Traffic Advisory for Kona Motorists, Sept. 28 & 29
The Department of Public Works Traffic Division will conduct streetlight work this week in Kona between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Hilo Robbery Suspect Arrested
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged 31-year-old Hilo resident Jason Keaulana Kala in connection with a robbery over the weekend in Hilo.
HPD WANTED: Paul K. Asuncion Jr.
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 42-year-old man wanted for abuse.
