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‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Begins
Police will increase law enforcement of seat belt and child restraint laws.
PHOTOS: U.S. Capitol Kamehameha Day Ceremony Arrives Early
The lei draping ceremony took place on Sunday,
Police Seek Public Help to ID Shoplifting Suspect
The Hawai’i Police Department says the woman removed a bottle of liquor without paying.
Scheduled Lane Closures May 23-27
Lane closure across the island will be conducted as part of various road projects.
Hale Nani Halts Contraband Run
An inmate attempted to smuggle a bag that contained candy, tobacco, and what authorities say appeared to be marijuana.
Phone System Issues at Kealakehe Police Station
Non-emergency calls should be directed to the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Police to Increase DUI Checks, Patrols
High school graduations and the upcoming Memorial Day weekend will put the Hawai’i Police Department on high alert in the effort to prevent tragedy on Big Island roadways.
State Celebrates Elder Volunteers
Each county is responsible for creating a committee that chooses its two outstanding volunteers. Mayor Billy Kenoi’s Committee on Aging chooses the Big Island’s nominees.
Coast Guard Issues National Boating Safety Statistics
National Safe Boating Week is just around the corner, and the United States Coast Guard has released its 2015 Recreational Boating Statistics.
Hawai’i Electric: Hu Honua’s Complaint ‘Woefully Inaccurate’
Hawai’i Electric Light president Jay Ignacio’s response to Hu Honua came prior to Friday’s press conference, which Hu Honua held at its project site.
Weekend Road Work
All lane closures and detours are weather permitting and have the possibility of changing without notice.
Imported Dengue Case Confirmed on the Big Island
A new case of dengue fever has been confirmed on the Big Island.
Authorities Charge Man in Hilo Restaurant Burglaries
The suspect reportedly broken into a Keawe Street restaurant several times.
Frozen Food Recall Expands to Include Natural Directions
The CRF frozen foods recall has expanded further with the recent announcement by NORPAC Foods Inc. of products that could be contaminated under the CRF recall.
Teen Charged in Waiakea High Threat
Notes left on the walls of the bathroom threatened violence on the school campus.
Twelve Tons of Debris Removed from Papahānaumokuākea
NOAA officials say marine debris is a human-induced global problem that impacts coral reef ecosystems and marine wildlife.
March Kona Death Ruled a Suicide
Final autopsy results determined that the woman’s cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and that the manner of death was suicide.
Hawaiian Airlines Cancels Flight After Emergency Exit Deployed
According to a Hawaiian Airlines spokesperson, 44 passengers onboard were already exiting from the front of the aircraft when the incident occurred.
Billions Passed by Senate for Native Hawaiian Housing, Homeless Programs
The bill includes funding in support of reduced homelessness and Native Hawaiian Housing.
