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Three Arrested for Suspected Gambling Activity
Two men and a woman were arrested Wednesday, Jan. 18, in connection with suspected gambling activity at a Hilo business.
UPDATE 2: Kailua-Kona Man Charged in Home Robbery
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a reported robbery in an apartment early today in Kailua-Kona.
Kaloko-Honokōhau Park Trail to Close
The Hale Ho‘okipa Visitor Center and the Ala Mauka Makai Trail from Hale Ho‘okipa Visitor Center to Honokōhau Beach will close on Jan. 20 from 6 to 10 a.m.
Help Restore Native Forests With Nāpu‘u Conservation Outreach
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Pu’u Wa’awa’a Ahupua’a Program has many volunteer opportunities for the community. Their mission, as stated…
Three Rescued From Sunken Vessel Off Big Island
Three boaters were rescued by the Coast Guard after their 48-foot sailing vessel, Bobo Link, sank 2.5 miles off of Hapuna Beach today.
UPDATE 2: High Surf Warning Downgraded to Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for the West-facing shores of Kohala, Kona and Ka‘u through Thursday, Jan.
Search for Diver Suspended
The Coast Guard suspended the search Tuesday morning, Jan. 17, 2017, for a diver who was reported missing by a good Samaritan off Pahoehoe Beach.
St. Joseph School Earns Highest Ranking
St. Joseph School in Hilo is the No. 1 Catholic high school in the state.
HPD Arrests 33 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Jan. 9 through 15, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 33 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Sen Schatz: Climate Denier Must Not Lead EPA
Sen. Schatz outlined Pruitt’s record of undermining the EPA and denying manmade climate change.
FoodCorp Program Accepting Applications
Selected service members will dedicate one year of full-time, paid public service in school food systems, teaching hands-on lessons in growing, cooking, and tasting food
Very Windy Weekend Ahead
The National Weather Service in Honolulu predicts that a strong high pressure system will pass north of the islands this weekend…
Waikoloa Man Faces Numerous Felony Charges
A Waikoloa man faces numerous felony charges following his arrest for drug and firearms offenses.
HPD Investigating Pāhoa Burglary
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a reported burglary in Pāhoa over the weekend.
Stop Flu at School Program Begins Today
The Stop Flu at School program began today and will continue in more than 240 public, private and charter schools statewide through Feb. 28, 2017.
HPD Seeks Witnesses to Start of Pāhoa Fire
The fire began just after midnight Monday at a vacant business at 15-2948 Pāhoa Government Road next to Luquin’s Restaurant in Pāhoa town.
Suspects Wanted for Questioning in Connection With Hilo Theft
A man and woman are wanted for questioning for a theft committed Saturday evening, Jan. 14, from a department store in Hilo.
UPDATE: Fire Destroys Pāhoa Landmarks
At 7:11 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 16., firefighters responded to an early-morning fire on Pāhoa Valley Road.
Volcano Man Still Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a 51-year-old Volcano man who was reported missing in 2015.
Gov. Ige Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Today, we honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, a mortal man with an immortal dream.”
