News
Pāhoa Fire Destroys Historic Building, Residences
An early-moring fire occurred on Pāhoa Valley Road in Pāhoa shortly after midnight on Monday, Jan. 16.
Hydrant Testing Scheduled for North Kona
The Department of Water Supply will conduct a fire hydrant flow test along Māmalahoa Highway on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, between 9 and 10 a.m.
Libraries to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fourteen public libraries normally closed on Mondays will also be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 17, to observe the holiday…
Possible Drowning at Kau Bay
A coroner’s inquest investigation has been initiated in connection with a possible drowning in Kona on Thursday, Jan. 12.
HPD Arrests One of Big Island’s Most Wanted
Hawaiʻi Island police have located a man who is being featured on “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” for outstanding warrants.
High Surf Warning Issued for Portions of Big Island
A National Weather Service High Surf Warning for the shores of Kohala, Kona and Ka‘ū will go into effect from mid-day today through tomorrow morning.
Name Change for Kona International Airport
The name of Hawai‘i Island’s Kona International Airport has officially been changed to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Hilo Man Charged in October Burglary
A Hilo man is in police custody in connection with a burglary last year in Hilo.
Little Fire Ants Have Spread to Kailua-Kona
A Little Fire Ant Awareness Meeting will be presented by the Hawai’i Ant Lab at Kailua-Kona Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2017, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Court Interpreter Applicants Wanted
The state Judiciary is seeking individuals who speak English and another language to serve as court interpreters.
Pāhoa Blaze Destroys Unpermitted Residence
All units responded to report of a structure fire at 15-1358 Kaohuwalu Drive in Pāhoa on Thursday, Jan. 12.
UPDATE: Missing Hilo Woman Found
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 27-year-old Hilo woman who was reported missing.
UPDATE: 15-Year-Old Kamuela Boy Found
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching forJacob Mead, 15, of Kamuela.
Sen. Schatz Named Top Democrat on Military Subcommittee
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) was appointed to serve as Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.
TMT Hearing: Petitioners’ Witnesses Take the Stand
Witnesses for petitioners opposing the proposed TMT International Observatory’s Thirty Meter Telescope project were called to take the stand in Hilo.
HPA to Host Kindergarten Preview Day
Hawaii Preparatory Academy will host a kindergarten Preview Day on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m.
Sen. Schatz Elevated to Chief Deputy Whip
U.S. Senate Democratic leadership elevated U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to new roles in the caucus’ leadership team.
Partnership to Offer Dental Hygiene Education
The Hawai‘i Department of Education and the Hawaii Dental Association are joining forces in an effort to provide oral health services for students in need.
