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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.
New Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station at ITO
The HDOT Airports Division opened the new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting station at the Hilo International Airport at the end of July 2016.
The Many Wonders of Hawai‘i’s Avocado
Did you know that there are over 100 different types of avocados grown here in Hawai‘i?
Tulsi In Your Town: Kailua-Kona
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) recognized National Museum Week by touring the historic grounds of Hulihe‘e Palace in Kailua-Kona on Thursday, Aug. 11.
Human Remains Found in Paradise Park
The HPD has initiated a coroner’s inquest case for human remains found in Puna and a missing person case for a woman whose personal items were found nearby.
Hydrant Testing in South Hilo Scheduled
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on the comer of Hualālai Street and Kapi‘olani Street in South Hilo on Aug. 23.
HPD Investigating Hilo Tablet Theft
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a theft at a business establishment on the 200 block of Kekuanaoa Street in Hilo.
HPD Searching for Noah Gauthier
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Noah Gauthier, 37, who is wanted on a bench warrant for contempt of court. Gauthier is also wanted for questioning in a violation of protection order case. He is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-7, 150 pounds with blue eyes and balding blond hair. He has no permanent address but frequents […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over national enforcement campaign, which will run from Aug. 19 through Sept. 5, 2016.
Alert: Sheriff Impersonator/Jury Duty Scam
Impersonators claiming to be from the sheriff department are calling Hawai‘i residents, saying they are wanted on a warrant for failing to report for jury duty.
Five Big Island Students Make Creighton Dean’s List
Students from Hawai‘i Island made Creighton University’s (Omaha, Neb.) spring Dean’s List at for the 2015-16 academic year.
Two Additional Hepatitis A Cases Confirmed
One infected food service worker is an employee at Papa John’s restaurant; the other is an employee at New Lin Fong bakery—both on O‘ahu.
UPDATE: Apparent Drowning Victim Identified
On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the Hawai‘i County Fire Department reported a fatality in the Upper Wailuku River area.
17 Teach For America Graduates Join Big Island Schools
Teach For America–Hawai‘i has welcomed 17 graduates to Hawai‘i Island schools.
Hilo Residents Invited to Water Improvement Meeting
The community is invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 17, regarding upcoming water supply improvements in Upper Hilo.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes Park Aug. Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has announced its flight plans for August 2016.
HPD Seeking ID of Purse Snatcher
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of a customer’s purse from a retail establishment on the 300 block of East Maka‘ala Street in Hilo.
7 Big Island Schools Qualify for REACH Program
R.E.A.C.H.’s mission is to ensure all public school students in grades six to eight receive the academic and community-based support.
New Family Court Judge to be Sworn In
M. Kanani Laubach will be sworn in as a District Family Court judge of the Third Circuit (Hawai‘i Island) on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at 3 p.m.
EPA Awards $750,000 for VOG Big Island Monitoring
MIT will create the Hawai‘i Island Volcanic Smog Sensor Network to track air quality changes caused by the emissions from the Kīlauea Volcano…
