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HPD Reminds Firearm Owners to Register within 5 Days
After obtaining the proper permit to purchase a firearm and after the firearm has been purchased, it is the owner’s responsibility to register it within five days.
Conrad Bidal Named Officer of the Month for February
Bidal assisted in evacuating occupants of apartments above Luquin’s restaurant during a midnight fire that destroyed the structure.
HPD WANTED: Current Bench Warrant List Issued
Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Visits Hawaiʻi Island Kūpuna
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard visited with some of the 1,129 kūpuna who serve Hawaiʻi Island communities through the county’s Elderly Activities Division.
Māmalahoa Hwy to Temporarily Drop to One Lane Traffic
The Department of Water Supply will close one lane of traffic on Māmalahoa Hwy near the Aloha Theatre to install a new water service
Stolen Car Arrest Leads to Burglary Arrest
A man arrested this week in Ocean View in connection with a stolen car has been linked to the burglary of a business in the same area.
HPD Arrests 30 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Feb. 13 through 19, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 30 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i’s Circle K International Students Service Day
Students from UH Mānoa, UH Maui College and UH Hilo will be participating in a day of community service and environmental conservation.
Auto Body Hawaii High School Senior Essay Contest
Auto Body Hawaii is holding its 6th annual Essay Contest for high school seniors.
Invasive Species Awareness Week Highlights Voluneerism, Successes
Hawai‘i’s 5th annual Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week has begun with a series of volunteer opportunities and will end with a ceremony in Gov. David Ige’s office to recognize people and organizations who have been instrumental in the fight against invasive species. One of the people who will be honored is Carolyn Dillon, who made outstanding efforts […]
Hospice of Hilo Talk: How to Die Well
Hospice of Hilo invites the public to join in its free community talk titled, “How to Die Well.”
Protect Medicare Community Meeting Scheduled for Hilo
AARP Hawaii will hold a “Protect Medicare” Community Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Hilo .
Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Announced
The County of Hawai‘i has announced upcoming dates that it will be accepting residential household hazardous waste (HHW) at local transfer stations.
Mosquito ‘Birth Control’ Targets Saving Hawai‘i’s Birds
UH researchers, the DLNR and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are teaming up to adapt a “birth control method” for mosquitos to protect Hawaiʻi’s native birds.
UPDATE: Strong Thunderstorm Alert Issued for Big Island
At 1:29 p.m., a strong thunderstorm was located 12 miles east of Kealakekua, or 17 miles east of Kailua-Kona.
Injured Pueo Heads to Rehab in Kona
DOFAW biologists transported the injured pueo to the airport to be loaded on a Hawaiian Airlines jet for the short flight to Kona on Hawai‘i island.
Ige to Attend National Governors Conference
The governor will join other governors from across the country to discuss a wide range of topics that are important to the future of the State of Hawai‘i.
Snow Possible for Big Island Summits
Strong thunderstorms over leeward and interior areas of the Big Island are forecast for the afternoon on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 8 p.m. tonight.
