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Hawai‘i First to Adopt Firearm Enrollment
Hawai‘i becomes the first state in the nation to authorize enrollment of firearms owners in a centralized information system.
HPD Wanted: Luka Kekoa Mossman
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Luka Kekoa Mossman, a 22-year-old Waikoloa man who is wanted on bench warrants and for questioning.
Pokémon Go Players: Use ‘Good Outdoor Ethics’
State Department of Land and Natural Resources officials ask Pokeman Go players to use good outdoor ethics as they search for virtual reality figures.
DOH Confirms Another Hep A Case on O‘ahu
The Hawa‘ii State Department of Health has confirmed a new case of hepatitis A infection in a food service employee.
Road Rage Rampant in US
According to a recent AAA study, 80% of drivers expressed “significant anger, aggression” or “road rage” behind the wheel at least once in the past year.
Body of Pāhoa Man Identified
On June 30, the deceased was identified as 64-year-old Michael John David, who had been reported missing and had last been seen in Kalapana on May 20.
Brush Fire Burns Four Acres Near Hwy 190
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports that all Waiakoa units responded to a brush fire on Highway 190, Mile Marker 16, which was called in at 3:28 p.m. July 14.
UPDATE: Downed Aircraft Survivors Found Off Kona Coast
The Coast Guard and Navy are responding to report of a downed aircraft off Kona on Thursday, July 14, 2016.
Intermittent Closures of Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau NHP
There will be intermittent closures of Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau NHP while officials assess vegetation health using photogrammetry and multi-spectral analysis.
Visitor Aloha Society Offers Safety Tips
With so many beautiful places to see and exiting activities do in Hawai‘i, it’s easy to forget that things can still go awry—even in paradise.
Active Shooter Presentation in Honoka‘a
The Hawaiʻi Police Department will offer an “active shooter” presentation in Honokaʻa on Tuesday, July 19.
State Sues Dog the Bounty Hunter for $35,500
Duane “Dog” Chapman’s companies have been sued for $35,500 for forfeited bail bonds those companies failed to pay to the state.
‘Fight the Bite’ Relaunches
Top state and local officials came together to demonstrate a concerted statewide effort to “Fight the Bite” and keep Hawaiʻi free of mosquito-born diseases.
Sen. Schatz Raises Concerns Over Short-Term Rentals
US Sen. Brian Schatz called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the commercial use of the rapidly expanding short-term lodging rental market.
Puna Man Arrested for Assaulting HPD Officers
A Puna man and woman were arrested Tuesday, July 12, after police were assaulted while attempting to serve several warrants on a fugitive in Pāhoa.
Passenger Arrested for Biting Flight Attendant
FBI agents, with the assistance of Hawai‘i State Sheriff Deputies, arrested Togia Aumoeualogo this morning, July 12, 2016, at Honolulu International Airport.
300-Mile Walk Brings Homelessness Into Focus
Kailua-Kona Dentist Dr. Clifford Koppends completed his 300-mile trek against homelessness at the end of June.
Drive-Through Voter Registration This Week
The deadline to register to vote in the primary election is July 14, 2016. Locations on Hawai‘i Island include, Bayfront in Hilo, Kmart in Kona) and Malama Market in Pāhoa.
Hōkūleʻa Arrives in Boston’s Fan Pier
Hōkūleʻa, the legendary Polynesian voyaging canoe, continues its visit to communities in the New England area.
HPD Seeks ID in Jewelry Theft Case
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman wanted in connection with the theft of jewelry.
