News
Researchers Assess West Hawai‘i Reefs
Coral reefs in West Hawai‘i vary in their response to climate change, and that variation can help managers develop strategies to keep these reefs alive.
Siren Testing Scheduled for June 29 & 30
Siren testing will be conducted on Hawaii Island on Wednesday and Thursday, June 29 and 30, 2016, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
VW Settlement Will Bring $10 Million to Hawai‘i
Volkswagen will pay more than $570 million for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices…
HPD Arrested 18 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of June 20 through 26, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Escorted Military Convoy on Roads June 28, 29
The convoy will travel from the Pōhakuloa Training Area to Keaukaha Military Reservation, June 28 and 29, between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.
VOLCANO UPDATE: Lava Advances Over Pulama Pali
Eruptions continue at Kīlauea Volcano’s summit and East Rift Zone, and the active lava flow southeast of Puʻu ʻŌʻō continues to advance and spread.
HPD Seeks Information Regarding State Facility Theft
The HPD is asking for help identifying a suspect involved in a break-in and removal of a generator from a Hawaiʻi County facility on Railroad Avenue.
Active Shooter Presentation in Nāʻālehu
The public is invited to attend the HPD’s “active shooter” presentation in Nāʻālehu on Wednesday, July 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Nā‘ālehu Community Center.
HPD Investigating Hilo Home Invasion, Robbery
On Sunday, June 26, officers responded to an apartment complex in Hilo after receiving a report that an 81-year-old man’s apartment was entered by suspects.
UPDATE: HPD Looking for Mt. View Woman Indicted for Murder
The murder charge stems from the 2009 shooting of Kaycee M. Smith, who was found in her Orchidland residence with an apparent gunshot wound.
Missing Hilo Woman Last Seen May 10
Cedricah Pila-Ho‘opai, 17, is described as part Hawaiian, 5-foot-6, 200 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She may now be on O‘ahu.
Water Shutoff Scheduled for Waimea-Kohala Areas
Water will be temporarily turned of from 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, to 2 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, in select areas of the Waimea and Kohala areas.
Legislation Introduced to Prevent No-Fly List from Buying Firearms
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and a bipartisan group of Congress members introduced legislation that will deny the sale of firearms to those on the No-Fly list.
Legislation to Ban Sunscreen Ingredient Initiated
State Sen. Will Espero said he will introduce legislation to ban sunscreen with oxybenzone in the state beginning in 2018.
Scheduled Lane Closures, June 25–July 1
The state DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for June 25 through July 1, 2016.
No-Kill Conference to Feature Nathan Winograd
Big Island Dog Rescue is hosting a No-Kill Conference on Saturday, June 25, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Researchers Detect Large-Scale Motion at San Andreas Fault
A research group at the University of Hawaiʻi was part of a team that has identified large-scale motion around the San Andreas Fault in Southern California.
Ige to Hold Community Meeting in Kailua-Kona
Gov. David Ige will hold a Community Connection town hall meeting in Kailua-Kona on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the HCC Pālamanui campus.
HPD Looking for Vehicle Dumpers
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying individuals or businesses who are responsible for dumping abandoned and derelict vehicles.
Teacher Selected for ‘Education Rock Star’ Program
Justin Brown, career and technical education coordinator at Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona, was selected for ASCD’s 2016 Emerging Leaders program.
