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HPD Arrests 12 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 24 through 30, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 12 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Renews Request for Info on 1987 Murder
Big Island police are renewing their request for information regarding an unsolved murder investigation from 1987.
Hirono: Budget Deal Stands as Rejection of President’s Proposed Cuts
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement on the bipartisan deal reached Sunday, April 30, 2017, to fund the federal government through September.
UPDATE: Honokaʻa Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 26-year-old Honokaʻa man who is wanted on outstanding warrants.
DOFAW to Conduct Control Activities for Mouflon/Feral Sheep Hybrids
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife will conduct animal control activities specifically for trapping mouflon/feral sheep hybrids.
Sen. Schatz Comments on ‘First 100 Days’
“… unless the president changes his approach and reaches out to the Democrats, the next 100 days will be just like the first: a series of broken promises to the families of America.”
Honoka‘a Boy, 15, Dies Following Dirt Bike Crash
A 15-year-old Honokaʻa boy died following a one-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, May 1, in Honokaʻa.
Puna Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
The HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Puna man wanted on outstanding warrants, and questioning in several ongoing investigations.
Partial Manono Street Closure for Infrastructure Upgrades
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company crews will be working in the area near the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium to upgrade distribution lines and equipment…
New Natural Science Degree Offered at HCC – Pālamanui
HCC will offer an Associate of Science in Natural Science (ASNS) degree at the Pālamanui campus in Kailua-Kona beginning in the Fall 2017 semester.
VIDEO: Mauna Kea Summit Snow, May 1, 2017
VIDEO: W.M. Keck time-lapse video taken from the facility’s Cosmic Cams (parking cam) yesterday, April 30, from about 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The ice melts, builds up, then melts again throughout the day. The W. M. Keck Observatory’s Weather Cam has captured snow photos on the morning of Monday, May 1. The National Weather Service in Honolulu […]
Partial Lane Closure for Transmission Line Upgrades
The closure will allow crews to upgrade transmission lines and equipment to improve system reliability.
Increase in Mumps Cases Prompts Investigation
An increase in cases of mumps infections throughout the State of Hawai‘i has prompted an investigation by the Department of Health (DOH). Since March, 2017, DOH has documented two clusters of cases–including at least nine on O‘ahu–bringing the total number of confirmed cases statewide for the year to 14. So far, none of the infected […]
Hilo Man Dies Following Highway 11 Crash
A 48-year-old Hilo man died following a single-vehicle crash Friday night , April 28, on Highway 11 just south of the 99 mile marker. He was identified as Robbie Weeks. Responding to a 7:47 p.m. call Friday, police determined that a 1992 Mazda two-door convertible sedan operated by Weeks had been traveling north on Highway […]
Police Shooting Victim Identified
Police were investigating a disturbance at a residence when they encountered a man wielding a loaded crossbow…
Huggo’s Loses Portion of Roof Due to High Winds
The roof blew off of the kitchen section of Huggo’s in Kailua-Kona last night, April 30, during business hours last night.
Thomas Chun-Ming Named Officer of the Month
South Hilo Patrol Officer Thomas Chun-Ming was recognized by The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi on Thursday, April 27, as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” for April. Chung-Ming was on patrol in the Honomū area on March 27 when he received a call about a suspicious vehicle at a vacant home. Investigating the […]
Winter Storm & Flash Flood Watch Update
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch and Flash Flood Watch update on Monday, May 1, at 7:45 a.m.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island through late tonight.
Pōhakuloa Training Area Schedule for May 2017
Military units are scheduled to conduct training at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in May 2017 that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities.
