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Man Dies in Officer-Involved Shooting
At about 3:35 p.m., police were investigating a disturbance at a residence when they encountered a man wielding a loaded crossbow.
Wind Advisory Issued Through Sunday Night
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory at 2:54 p.m. today for Hawai‘i County through 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017.
UPDATE: Flood Watch Issued for Big Island, State
A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Big Island, Kaho‘olawe, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i and O‘ahu through Sunday afternoon.
DOH Publishes State’s First LGBT Health Data Report
Today the state Department of Health released the first-ever Hawaii Sexual and Gender Minority Health Report at the Building Competency in Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Youth Conference. The report reveals that, compared to heterosexual youth and adults, lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth experience many early risk factors that contribute to poorer […]
UPDATE: Hilo Woman, 84, Reported Missing
Missing Person Elizabeth Halualani has been located in good health.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 6.8 Philippines Quake
here is no threat of a tsunami affecting Hawaiʻi after a 6.8 (7.2 preliminary magnitude) earthquake reported at 10:23 a.m. HST on April 28 in the Philippines.
HPD Investigating Suspicious Fires in Ka‘ū
Big Island police are investigating a series of suspicious fires in the Kaʻū District over the last several days.
Hawai‘i Climate March and Festivals Scheduled in Hilo, Kailua-Kona
Two events will be held on Saturday, April 29—the Climate March in Hilo, and the People’s Climate March in Kailua-Kona.
Suspect Charged, Others Wanted in Connection with County Vehicle Theft
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged Eric Wilson Jr. but are seeking four other suspects for questioning relating to the theft of a county vehicle…
Rep. Gabbard Opposes FCC ‘Attack on Net Neutrality’
In a speech on the House floor today, Thursday, April 27, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke out against the FCC’s recent announcement of plans to unravel net neutrality.
Closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Park
The Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park will be closed for the public’s safety during the removal of invasive vegetation using helicopter operations:
HPD Identifies Stabbing Suspect
The suspect has been identified through fingerprints as 61-year-old Dennis Leavitt of Keaʻau.
HPD Seeking Hilo Theft Suspect
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for questioning for a Hilo drugstore theft committed late Tuesday evening, April 11.
U.S. Commander Confirms N. Korea’s Threat to Hawai’i
The commander of the U.S. Pacific Command confirmed the threat of North Korea to Hawaiʻi during a House Armed Services Committee hearing today…
Konawaena Students Tackle Local, National & Worldwide Problems
Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu projects offer the opportunity for students to think critically about problems that are pertinent to both their immediate and remote worlds…
Hilo Girl, 13, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 13-year-old Jesstina-Lynn Gomes-Balberdi of Hilo, who was last seen in Hilo on Tuesday morning, April 25.
Suspect Who Fled From HPD Officers Arrested & Charged
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 31-year-old Puna man for incidents that occurred in Hilo and Keaʻau over the weekend.
Lobster and Kona Crab Season Closes May 1
The closed season for ula (spiny lobster), ula papapa (slipper lobster) and Kona crab runs from May 1 through the end of August.
Sen. Schatz Comments on FCC Chairman’s Proposal
“His proposal would take away the American people’s access to a free and open internet and give control to big corporations.”
