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Ti Leaf: Canoe Plant of Ancient Hawai‘i
Ti, a plant introduced to Hawai‘i by the early Polynesians, served many purposes, providing food, medicine, shelter, clothing and footwear for early Hawaiians.
‘Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted’ Begins Aug. 5
… a man wanted on bench warrants and for questioning in threat cases, a man wanted for drug charges and a man wanted for violating release on bail.
Chaves Named ‘Officer of the Month’ for August
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Kona Patrol Officer Dustin Chaves as “Officer of the Month” for August in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Film Explores Rat Lungworm Disease
Hilo Public Library will host Beyond the Fear, a documentary about rat lungworm disease, on Aug. 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Flood Advisory Issued for Hawai‘i Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for Hawai‘i Island until 7 p.m. tonight.
HPD: Motorist & Motorcycle Operator Safety Tips
Hawaiʻi Island police are reminding motorists and motorcycle operators about the safe use and operation of motorcycles on our roadways.
Big Island Candidates Answer Tough Questions
Big Island Now has provided an issue-focused candidate forum based on 10 questions sent to each candidate.
HPD Seeking ID in Hilo Theft
On July 28, a man entered a grocery store on the 200 block of Kinoʻole Street in Hilo, took items valued at $157, and left the store without paying.
Hawai‘i DOH Confirms Two More Hep A Cases
The state DOH has confirmed two new hepatitis A cases—a food service employee at Chili’s in Kapolei and a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant.
UPDATE: HPD IDs Kailua-Kona Grocery Store Theft Suspects
On July 9, a woman entered a grocery store on Henry Street and removed food and alcoholic drinks totaling more than $400, then left the store without paying.
Public Hearing on Draft Pakini & Lālāmilo Plans
The state DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the Draft Pakini Nui and Lalamilo Habitat Conservation Plans.
CDC Awards State $3.7 Million for Disease Research
The award will provide increased support in the area of arboviral disease— dengue, Zika, chikungunya…
DOH Cautions Summer Olympic Travelers
With the 2016 Summer Olympic Games set to begin this week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health cautions all travelers—especially Hawai‘i residents—to take preventive measures against being bitten by mosquitoes due to the country’s ongoing Zika outbreak. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted a Level 2 […]
HPD Arrests 15 Motorists for DUI Offenses
So far this year, there have been 620 DUI arrests compared with 589 during the same period last year, an increase of 5.3%.
Puna Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges
Sixty-year-old Gregory Cook was arrested and taken to the Hilo police cellblock while detectives from the Area I Vice Section continued the investigation.
HPD Seeks Identity in Burglary
On May 22, South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a reported of a burglary in progress at a commercial building located at 224 Kamehameha Ave. in Hilo.
Emergency Siren Test Scheduled for Aug. 1
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency monthly test is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Next Week: Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire Results
Big Island Now will provide an issue-focused, online forum based on a questionnaire sent to each candidate on Wednesday, Aug. 3.
HPD Seek Withness to Puna Theft
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for witnesses to a theft Tuesday, July 26, in Puna.
HPD Seeking Info About Assault in Puna
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for information about an assault Monday, July 25, in Puna.
