News
Eight Big Island Students Win Statewide Contest
Eight students from Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy were winners in the 11th annual statewide My Hawai‘i Story Contest
New Case of Rat Lungworm Reported on Big Island
The DOH confirmed the case on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases to 15 statewide
Muliwai Trail, Waimanu Valley Campground Closed May 15-19
Division of Forestry and Wildlife crews will be working May 15-19, the campground and trail will be closed during this period.
Hawai‘i Community College Celebrates its 50th Model Home
Hawai‘i Community College held a dedication ceremony today in Hilo for the 50th home built by students through the school’s Model Home Project.
Crusin’ Ka Lae (South Point) with Tita Nui
Darde Gamayo takes us to Ka Lae, the southernmost point in the US and Hawai’i.
USPS Collecting Food to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ on May 13
Mail carriers will be collecting food from mailboxes as part of a national food drive on Saturday, May 13.
New Adult Corrections Officers Honored at Graduation
A class of 47 new adult correctional officers has graduated and will serve at facilities statewide.
Schatz, Senators Urge Trump to Fill Senior State Dept. Vacancies
The letter urges Trump to nominate leaders for more than 100 unfilled senior State Department positions that are critical to an effective U.S. foreign policy.
La‘aloa Beach Parking Lot to Close Indefinitely
The paved parking lot at La‘aloa Beach Park in Kailua-Kona will be closed starting Wednesday, May 17, 2017 and will remain closed for approximately 18 months.
Kailua-Kona Woman Missing
Big Island Police are searching for Holly Brough, a 42-year-old Kailua-Kona woman who was reported missing.
Three Men Wanted on Various Warrants, All Tied to Puna District
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in the location of three fugitives wanted on various warrants.
Hawai‘i County has Largest Homeless Decline in State, 32%
In 2017, there were 953 homeless individuals in Hawai‘i County, a decrease of 441 individuals (32% drop) from 2016.
Fiber Optic Break: Communications will be affected from Kau to Kona
Officials say that communications will be affected along the western portion of the island from Kau through Kona.
ACLU Hawaiʻi Issues Texas Travel Advisory
Texas passed a law that gives a green light to police officers in the state to investigate a person’s immigration status during a routine traffic stop.
HPD Still Seeking Keaʻau Assault Suspect
The suspect is described as a local male, fair to tanned complexion, in his early twenties, short spiked hair, dark colored eyes, between 6-foot and 6-foot-2 with a medium build.
Citizen Tips Lead Police to Mauna Kea Graffiti Case Suspect
Hope Cermelj of Kalapana, Hawai‘i was issued a citation and will be required to appear in Hilo District Court.
ROAD CLOSURE: One Land Closed on Route 190 Due to Accident
One Land Closed on Route 190 Due to Accident
Still Missing: Glynda Evangelista
Glynda Evangelista was last seen on Monday, April 24, 2017, in Hilo at the 500 block of Kilauea Avenue.
HPD Arrests 18 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of May 1 – 7, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 18 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawaiʻi County Police Week Festivities, May 15-19
Police Week is a nationally recognized week of activities in support of police work and in recognition of officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty.
