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UPDATE: Big Island Man in Custody on Sexual Assault Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 30-year-old man wanted on sexual assault charges.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Continues Across Big Island Native Forests
Aerial surveys have revealed that fungal disease Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has impacted nearly 50,000 acres of native forests on the Big Island.
HPD Seeks ID in Hilo Theft Investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning for a theft committed on Sept. 3 at a store in Hilo.
HPD: Puna Woman Faces Multiple Charges
A Puna woman has been charged with 18 offenses in connection with a burglary last week.
Laupāhoehoe Point Road to Close on Sept. 11
The Hawai‘i County Highway Maintenance Division will close Laupāhoehoe Point Road between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, weather conditions permitting.
HPD: Beware of New Twists on Old Scams
Callers are soliciting funds regarding delinquent energy bills, back taxes owed to the IRS, or bail money…
KKCC Applauds Papahānaumokuākea Presidential Proclamation
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce fully supports the expansion of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Candlenut Tree Provides More Than Light
In ancient Hawai’i, candlenuts were burned to provide light, but the nuts can serve a wide variety of uses—from beauty treatments and healthcare, to tattooing and timekeeping.
Hirono Calls for Vote on Clean Zika Funding Bill
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Patty Murray (D-WA) called on Senate Republicans to stop stalling critical federal funding to fight the Zika virus.
HPD: Apparent Drowning Victim Identified
On Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 4 p.m., officers responded to a report of an unresponsive woman who had been snorkeling at Pohoiki Beach.
HPD Arrests 29 for DUI Offenses: Aug. 2–Sept. 4
During the week of Aug. 29, 2016, through Sept. 4, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 29 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
League of Women Voters Supports New Women’s Rights Bill
If the County of Hawa‘ii adopts the resolution, it commits the local government to improving the status of women and girls…
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Conduct Flyovers
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has scheduled upcoming flight plans for September 2016.
HPD WANTED: Jeremy Allan Ward of Puna
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 39-year-old Puna man who was reported as an escapee from Hale Nani Correctional Facility.
Pedestrian-Motorcycle Double Fatality in Hilo
A 66-year-old Hilo man and a 61-year-old Hilo woman died Saturday, Sept. 3 from injuries sustained in a pedestrian-motorcycle crash in Hilo.
Captain Cook Woman Dies in Head-On Collision
A 20-year-old Captain Cook woman died Sunday, Sept. 4, from injuries she sustained in a two vehicle head-on collision on Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Open
Most areas previously closed within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park due to Hurricane Lester are now open.
4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Big Island
No tsunami was generated by an early morning magnitude 4.1 earthquake reported at 4:26 a.m. today in the summit region of the Mauna Loa volcano.
Scheduled Lane Closures: Sept 2–9
The following temporary road and lane closures have been scheduled for Friday, Sept. 2, through Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016.
