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Keaʻau Graduate Accepted Into 2020 UH MD Class
Carrie Ip of Keaʻau, a graduate of Waiākea High School and UH Hilo, was one of eight students to be accepted into the University of Hawai’i MD Class of 2020.
Snow Atop Mauna Kea… in June!
Today, June 14, 2016, a light dusting of snow was observed atop Hawaii’s highest peak. To see live web cameras of the current conditions click here…
HPD Arrests 20 for DUIs from June 6 to 12
So far this year, there have been 504 DUI arrests compared with 456 during the same period last year, an increase of 10.5%.
Dentist ‘Walks the Talk’ for the Homeless
The Food Basket – Hawai‘i Island’s Food Bank is conducting a community outreach/food drop in coordination with Dr. Clifford Kopp’s “Walk the Talk” campaign.
Honolulu FBI: No Related Threats in Hawai‘i
In the wake of the Orlando tragedy, the Honolulu FBI assures the public that there are no known related threats within the Honolulu FBI’s area of responsibility.
Pāhoa Man Wanted for Questioning About Hilo Robbery
The suspect, Clarence Hatori, allegedly removed a large amount of cash from the victim’s car.The victim exited his car and struggled to gain possession of it…
LGBT Residents Honor Orlando Victims
Members and supporters of East Hawai‘i’s LGBT community gathered in Hilo on Sunday for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the shootings in Orlando.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Through June 16
This action is to honor the victims of the attack that occurred on Sunday, June 12, in Orlando, Florida.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 11–17
The State DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road closures for Saturday, June 11, through Friday, June 17.
UPDATE: Hilo Man Arrested for Alleged Bomb Threat
South Hilo Patrol officers learned that a male customer had passed a handwritten bomb threat to a teller at a bank in a supermarket on Makaʻala Street in Hilo.
Hakalau Bridge on Kanna Road Opens
The Hakalau Bridge is located 13 miles north of Hilo mauka of Highway 19 on Kanna Road, between Chin Chuck Road and Kaiwiki-Homestead Road.
Temporary Lane Shift at Captain Cook Intersection
A travel lane shift will take place on Monday, June 13, on Nāpō‘opo‘o Road from the intersection at Māmalahoa Highway extending in the makai direction.
HPD Seeks Info on Terroristic Threatening Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking witnesses to an incident involving two cars in Hilo on Tuesday afternoon, June 7.
Hunting Season Application Deadline July 20
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife has announced the opening of hunting season on the Big Island.
Lost Hunter Found in Kahaualea Reserve
The hunter was reported missing at 6:29 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8. The seven-member search and rescue team was on scene 6: 46 p.m. and found the hunter.
Doctor to Present Talk on Community Advocacy
“T-Shirts, Banners and Badges, Reflections on Community Advocacy and Intractability in Hawai’i” will be presented by Dr. Gregory Chun on Thursday, June 16.
Two Kailua-Kona Residents Arrested in Stolen Car
Rita Reeves and Jeremy Pilgrim face multiple charges after being found in a stolen car.
HPD Asks for Help Identifying Counterfeiter
On May 27, 2016, a man in his mid-40s purchased items from a Hilo Store using counterfeit money. The incident was captured on video surveillance cameras.
UPDATE: Armed Man and Pit Bull Die in Police Shooting
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Monday afternoon, June 6, at a home off West Kawailani Street in Hilo.
UPDATE: Sister Charged With Murder of Her Twin
Alexandria Duval was placed under arrest on Maui and subsequently charged with Murder in the Second Degree on Friday, June 3, 2016.
