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Hilo Woman Reported Missing
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking 68-year-old Glynda Dollar Evangelista of Hilo.
HPA Commencement Ceremonies Scheduled
Commencement ceremonies for the Hawaii Preparatory Academy’s 106 graduating seniors will start at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 26, in Castle Gymnasium.
UPDATE: Authorities Search Puna for Peter Boy’s Remains
The deputy prosecutor wouldn’t disclose the exact search location because the investigation is ongoing, but said investigators have not yet found any remains.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 17 through 23, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Sen. Schatz Comments on National Monument Executive Order
Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order to review national monuments—including the Papahānaumokuākea…
County Vehicle Theft Suspect Arrested; Investigation Continues
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested Puna resident Eric Wilson, 19, in connection with the theft of a County of Hawaiʻi Mass Transit vehicle.
Sen. Schatz: ‘Jeff Sessions Doesn’t Get It’
Sen. Brian Schatz criticized U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions over his dismissive comments about Hawai‘i and U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson.
Keaʻau Stabbing Suspect Arrested
Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested an elderly adult male on Monday, April 24, on suspicion of first-degree assault.
HPD Arrests Robbery Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 33-year-old Hilo resident Junior Faleao on Monday, April 24, on suspicion of first-degree robbery.
Kohala Officer of the Quarter: Tyler Prokopec
Officer Tyler Prokopec has been honored as the “Kohala Officer of the Quarter” for the first quarter of 2017.
Drug Take-Back Event Scheduled for Kona, Hilo
Anyone with expired or unused prescription medications is encouraged to bring their medications to the collection sites.
15-Year-Old Hilo Boy Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Hilo boy who was reported missing.
County to Hold Tsunami Training Exercise
An islandwide training exercise to prepare for tsunami emergency response will be held on April 26 and 28.
Hawaii v. Trump: Answering Brief Filed in Travel Ban Case
Last Friday afternoon, April 21, 2017, the State of Hawai‘i filed its answering brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Hawaii v. Trump.
UPDATE: 7.1 Quake Poses NO Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i
An earthquake which occurred at approximately 11:38 a.m. today off the coast of Central Chile was not large enough to cause a tsunami affecting Hawai‘i.
Students, Teachers, Scientists Demonstrate in Hilo
Supporters of science gathered in Hilo on April 21 and 22 for Hilo’s March for Science, an offshoot of the international movement on Earth Day.
Military Convoys: Pōhakuloa to Kawaihae Pier
Soldiers are scheduled to convoy between Pōhakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Pier on Monday, April 24, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.to return to O‘ahu.
Umauma Bridge to Open April 24
The Umauma Bridge on Māmalahoa Highway (Route 19) in the vicinity of Hakalau will open on Monday, April 24.
HSTA Board Recommends Tentative Agreement
The HSTA has reached a tentative agreement on a contract, that, according to HSTA President Corey Rosenlee, “will benefit Hawai‘i’s teachers and their students.”
