News
Skydiver in Critical Condition as Result of Parachute Malfunction
Hawai‘i Fire Department first-responders arrived at a vacant lot mauka of Upolu Airport at 11:15 a.m. on May 28 in response to a report of a skydiving accident.
UPDATE: HVNP Single-Vehicle Accident Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
Three people were involved in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 11 near Mile Marker 33 in Volcano on the evening of Sunday, May 28, 2017.
HFD Recovers Body Near Honopue Valley
Kayakers found the partially clothed and semi-decomposed body of a male floating in a pool at the bottom of a large waterfall and notified the HFD.
U.S. Flag to Fly at Half-Staff on Memorial Day
The flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies, and the Hawai‘i National Guard on Memorial Day, May 29, 2017.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for Hawai‘i County at 2:22 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2017.
High Schoolers to Get Telescope Time on Maunakea
Hawai‘iʻs leading academic institutions have signed an agreement to allow high schoolers to do research using telescopes on Maunakea.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Keep Funding for Rural Hawai‘i Airports
The introduction of the bill follows President Trumpʻs proposed budget which cuts funding for rural airports which could affect Kohala and Kalaupapa.
HPD, Goodwill Aina Keepers Clean Up Graffiti
South Hilo Community Policing Officers again partnered with Goodwill Aina Keepers to cover up graffiti on buildings in Hilo on May 26, 2017.
Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Fuel Tax Rate Increase
The Council of the County of Hawai‘i will hold a public hearing on fuel tax rates on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, beginning at 5 p.m.
May HOD Officer of the Month: Cala Arnold
Officer Cala Arnold, a 10-year police veteran, has been named as the Aloha Exchange Club’s Officer of the Month for May 2017.
King Tide, High Surf Update: May 26
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme high tide and high surf message on Friday, May 26.
Citizen Scientists to Support King Tide Research
Citizen Scientist volunteers for the UH Sea Grant College Program are conducting King Tide photo surveys on the Big Island and throughout the state May 25–26.
Scheduled Lane Closures: May 26–28, 2017
Temporary road and lane closures from Friday, through Sunday, May 26 to 28.
Bill Passed to Recognize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The measure recognize the contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
Military to Convoys Between Hilo, Kawaihae and Pōhakuloa
Members of the 100th Infantry Battalion are scheduled to convoy from the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Hilo to Pōhakuloa Training Area on Friday, May 26, beginning at noon.
Hirono Unveils Plan to Increase STEM Opportunities for Women, Minorities
Hawai‘i senatorʻs plan would increase funding for STEM programs for women and minorities.
Three More Mumps Cases Confirmed on O‘ahu
Three additional cases of O‘ahu residents with mumps have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases in 2017 to 58.
59-Year-Old Honomū Man Still Missing
Glenn S. Oyama was last seen in Hilo on March 19 at about 11:30 p.m. He has a condition that requires medication.
Gabbard, Sanders, Dem Leaders Introduce Legislation to Raise Minimum Wage
The Raise the Wage Act would give more than 41 million low-wage workers a raise, increasing the wages of almost 30% of the U.S. workforce.
