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Hawaiʻi Island police have obtained a new photo of 48-year-old Michael Kalla, who was reported missing last year.

The US Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with the US Army to close eight illegal large capacity cesspools on the Big Island.

The Kahana Drive Bridge No. 46-9 located mauka of Highway 19 on Kahana Drive, is scheduled for repair work starting on Monday, June 27, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The HPD is asking the public for help in identifying a person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a shoplifting investigation.

Crystal M. Mercado-Lopez, 32, of Pāhoa died Friday, June 17, from injuries she received after being involved in a two-vehicle crash on Route 11 in Glenwood.

Members of Congress will introduce bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for researchers to study the medical effectiveness and safety of marijuana.

The state DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for Monday, June 20, through Friday, June 24.

A convoy from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area, is scheduled for Monday to Wednesday, June 20 to 22, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Justin Ngo was waiting in the Transportation Security Administration line at the Honolulu Airport while children behind him were bumping into his luggage.

Pāhoa resident Christopher Mohrlang, 35, has been charged with two offenses in connection with an assault on a man in a wheelchair.

The first Hawai‘i County first mayoral candidate forum of the 2016 election year will be held on June 22, in the Kealakehe High School Cafeteria in Kailua-Kona.

The DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road closures for Friday through Sunday, June 17–19.

In order to expand Bowhunter Education certification options in the state, Hawai‘i residents have the opportunity to take an online bowhunter education course beginning on July 1, 2016. The course is being offered by the Hawaii Hunter Education Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement. This course is approved […]

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Joshua Figueroa, 34, who is wanted on a bench warrant.

US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) sent his proposal to expand the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) to President Barack Obama on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, following the tenth anniversary of President George W. Bush’s executive order that established the monument’s original boundaries. At 582,578 square miles, the proposal would create the world’s largest marine protected […]

Gov. David Ige issued a special proclamation on June 15 to honor the 10-year anniversary of the establishment of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

Clarence Hatori of Pāhoa turned himself in at the Hilo police station, where he collapsed while alone in his cell.

The Hawaii Island Humane Society will host two pet adoption events the day before Father’s Day, Saturday, June 18, offering special rates.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department will participate in a backpack drive through Aug. 30 for children whose parents cannot afford to buy them.

The HPD is asking the public for help identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with the theft of a Samsung tablet.