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HPD Reminds Motorists of ‘Move Over Law’
The HPD is reminding motorists to slow to a prudent speed, or if safe, make a lane change when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing emergency lights.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of April 3 through 9, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Red Cross Responds to Waimea House Fire
American Red Cross volunteers responded yesterday to a residential fire in the Waimea/Kamuela area.
HWF Conducts Another ‘Fishing for Energy’ Event
The Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund and eight volunteers recently loaded 15,000 pounds of derelict fishing nets and bundles of line into a 40-foot Matson container.
Senate Passes 208 Bills Ahead of Crossover Deadline
The state Senate yesterday passed 134 House bills on third reading that seek to address issues including affordable housing, economic development…
UPDATE: Hilo Woman Charged for Booster Club Money Theft
Big Island police arrested a 42-year-old Hilo woman on Tuesday, April 11, in connection with the theft of money from a public school booster club fund.
Nearly 500 Attend Rep. Gabbard’s Kona Town Hall Meeting
Nearly 500 residents of West Hawaiʻi showed up to hear Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who kicked off her statewide Town Hall Tour in Kona last night, Tuesday, April 11.
U.S. Senators Demand Answers from United Airlines
Senators are demanding answers from United Airlines following the forcible removal of a ticketed passenger on Flight 3411 from Chicago to Louisville.
Hilo Students Take First Place in State Forensic Championships
Hilo High School Sophomores Emma Laliberte and Bryn Wilcox took first place at the Hawai‘i State Forensic Championships held last Saturday on O‘ahu.
Hawai‘i Launches New Geospatial Data Portal
The state Office of Planning’s Hawaii Statewide Geographic Information System (GIS) Program launched a new Geospatial Data Portal.
Homeschool Conference in Waimea
The third annual Homeschool Conference is scheduled for April 29, 2017, at Kanu o ka Aina in Waimea.
MISSING PERSON UPDATE: Hilo Resident Barbara Drury
Barbara Drury was last seen on Kapiolani Street in Hilo on April 5, at 11 a.m.
Hilo Man Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 43-year-old Mountain View man who was reported missing.
Candlelight Vigil for Syria
Women’s March national and state organizers are standing together to send a strong message that “we will not be silent in the face of atrocities.”
Hilo Girl, 16, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing.
Kamehameha School Teacher Wins National Award
Chemistry teacher Joel Truesdell of Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi campus was awarded the 2017 Shell Science Teaching Award for his culture-based approach and impact on students. Truesdell was honored with the award at the National Science Teachers Association’s Teacher Awards Gala on March 31 at the J.W. Marriott L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. The Shell […]
HCCC Inmate Charged Following Escape
Big Island police have charged a 26-year-old inmate from the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center following his escape Wednesday afternoon, April 5.
Red Cross Responds to Kona Residential Fire
Volunteers with the American Red Cross responding to a residential fire reported in Kona.
HI Legislators Comment on U.S. Airstrikes in Syria
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released statements regarding yesterday’s U.S. airstrikes in Syria.
