News
County to Hold Public Meeting on Island’s Growth
The Hawai‘i County Planning Department will hold Public Input Forums in relation to the comprehensive review of the County General Plan.
Schatz Accepting Apps for Internship Program
The office of US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) is currently accepting applications for this year’s Schatz Seniors High School Internship Program.
Traffic Advisory: Ongoing Work on Māmalahoa
Oceanic Time Warner Cable will be relocating overhead cables to newly placed utility poles near the intersection of Māmalahoa Highway and Nāpo‘opo‘o Road.
Hawaiʻi CC Welcomes New Chancellor
A kīpaepae welina (welcoming ceremony) was held for new Hawaiʻi Community Colleges Chancellor Rachel Solemsaas on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at HCC Hilo.
HPD Wanted: Lacey Ignacio
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Lacey Ignacio, 22, who is wanted on three bench warrants for contempt of court.
HPD Arrests 20 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Aug. 8 through 14, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Governor’s ESSA Team to Visit Kailua-Kona
Gov. David Ige’s Every Student Succeeds Act team will hold a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Aug.17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Kealakehe High School.
Frozen Scallops Linked to Hawai‘i’s Hep A Outbreak
Investigation findings implicate frozen imported scallops served raw at Genki Sushi Restaurants as the likely source of hepatitis A infection in Hawai‘i.
Sen. Schatz, Officials Visit B&GC Hilo
Boys & Girls Club Big Island, Hilo, hosted a meeting with Sen. Brian Schatz, Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele, Rep. Clift Tsuji and Councilmember Valerie Poindexter.
HPD Wanted: Christopher Igawa-Silva
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Christopher J. Igawa-Silva, 32, who is wanted on three bench warrants for violating probation.
Court Upholds State’s Open Primary Elections
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i sued the state office of elections, seeking to limit participation in the Democratic primary to registered Democrats only.
Mo‘oheau Bandstand Closing for Renovations
Hilo’s Mo‘oheau Bandstand is temporarily closing for extensive renovation starting Monday, Aug. 15.
State’s First Veterans Treatment Court Conference Held on Big Island
Judges, law enforcement officials, probation officers, attorneys, researchers and substance abuse treatment providers came to learn about best practices.
Repeat Sex Offender Charged with Failing to Comply
“My office has been diligent in tracking down and charging sex offenders who do not comply with registration requirements.”
Kohala Officer of the Quarter: Severo Ines
Despite being in plainclothes and without any police gear, Officer Ines subdued the aggressor and held him for more than five minutes while waiting for an on-duty officer to arrive.
Military Convoys Between Kawaihae Harbor and Pōhakuloa
O‘ahu-based service members are scheduled to convoy between Pohakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Harbor, Aug. 15 to 17.
Big Island Obituary Notices: Through Aug. 13, 2016
Big Island Obituary Notices: Through Aug. 13, 2016
Fourth Printout Primary Results for Hawai‘i County
Fourth printout results for the Aug. 13, 2016, primary election in Hawai‘i County.
Kim Wins
Harry Kim Kim clinched the election with 18,869 votes, more than twice Wally Lau’s tally at 9,195 (24.6%).
UPDATE: Stolen Subaru Found Incinerated
On Aug. 6 between 6:45 and 7:15 a.m., a gold Subaru Outback was removed from the parking lot of a shopping center on the 75-5800 block of Aliʻi Drive.
