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Two Airlifted from Piihonua
Three individuals were swimming in the area and were swept away by mildly higher water over the Piihonua diversion dam and into the waters below.
Big Island Resident Picks Up on “Grandparents Scam” Warns Others
Scammers, using a variation of the “Family Impersonation Scam,” also known as the “Grandparents Scam,” have been preying on people with friends on Maui.
National Safe Boating Week 2017 in Hawaiʻi
Coast Guard Auxiliary flotillas throughout the Main Hawaiian Islands will host events to highlight the importance of boating safety
Hawai‘i Electric Light to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
Inspections will be conducted via helicopter and requires the aircraft to fly low and slow which may cause some noise disturbances.
Man Subdued After Alleged Cockpit Breach to HNL
Reports say the man is allegedly from Turkey and he allegedly tried to breach the cockpit but was subdued by flight crew and an off-duty Honolulu police officer
“Reefs at Risk” The Effects of Sunscreen on Hawaiʻi’s Reefs
Set on the beautiful beaches of Hawaiʻi, “Reefs at Risk” explores the harmful effects some sunscreen chemicals have on coral reefs and marine life.
Mauna Kea Rec Area Closed May 22, Due to Maintenance
The Mauna Kea Recreation Area comfort stations will be closed on Monday, May 22, 2017 from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Scheduled Lane Closures: May 19–21, 2017
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Pāhoa Man Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 55-year-old Andre Brown of Pāhoa who was reported missing and last seen at Hilo District Court on July 28, 2014
Man Arrested After Pāhoa Bank Robbery
The suspect fled on foot after receiving an undisclosed amount of cash. Neither the bank employees nor were any customers injured.
Lahaina Noon on Hawaiʻi Island Today
The solar phenomenon, Lahaina noon, can be witnessed today for Big Island residents.
Child Pornography Distributor Sent to Jail
Judge Glenn J. Kim sentenced Andrew Patyjewicz today to 18 months jail and five years probation for disseminating and possessing child pornography
Gabbard Urges Federal Marijuana Decriminalization
If passed, the bill would take marijuana off the federal controlled substances list—treating it the same as substances like alcohol and tobacco.
UPDATE: Early Morning Crash Leaves 3 Dead; 1 Man Identified by Police
Hawaiʻi News Now has reported that three people were killed in a car accident near the Kona International Airport this morning,
HPD Arrests 30 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 8, 2017, through May 14, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 30 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
30 Outages Caused by Metallic Balloons in 2016
Last year two metallic balloons caused an outage on Hawaiʻi Island affecting 963 customers
Sen. Hirono to Undergo Treatment for Kidney Cancer
“I face this fight with the same determination I’ve fought for the people of Hawai‘i. And I never quit, especially when things get tough,” Sen. Hirono said on Tuesday.
Update: Victim Identified in Hilo Bay Drowning
Fire officials launched a rescue boat to recover the disrobed body that was located approximately a quarter of a mile off of the Wainaku shoreline.
