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Hawai‘i’s Biosecurity Plan Finalized
The threats of invasive species are real and threaten our way of life.
Hawai‘i Most Dangerous State for Senior Pedestrians
The report found that Hawai‘i had the highest risk of pedestrian deaths for seniors in the country.
Sen. Hirono Expesses Concerns to Sen. Sessions
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono questioned Attorney General Nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions about his views on immigration, civil rights… during his confirmation hearing.
HPD Arrests 25 Motorists for DUI Violations
So far this year, there have been 25 DUI arrests compared with 21 during the same period last year, an increase of 19%.
Complaint Filed Regarding State’s Jail, Prison Status
The ACLU asserts that Hawai‘i prisons and jails do not meet minimum standards and violate Constitutional amendment prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment.
$65,000 Settles Hilo Pregnancy Discrimination Case
A settlement has been reached involving an employer failed to reinstate a woman after a pregnancy-related disability leave…
DUI Arrests Increase to 1,111 in 2016
For the year 2016, there were 1,111 DUI arrests compared with 1,064 in 2015, an increase of 4.4%.
FOUND: Mathilda Salinas, 74
The Hawai’i Police Department requests the public’s assistance in locating a missing elderly woman.
HPD Continues Search for Info About Puna Assault
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about an incident that sent a Puna man to the hospital in critical condition last year.
Hwy. 11 Head-On Crash Victim Identified
A 34-year-old Ocean View woman died following a two-vehicle crash Friday night, Jan. 6, on Highway 11 just north of the 96-mile marker.
Pāhoa Crash Victim Identified
Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the man who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night, Jan. 5, on Highway 130 in Pāhoa.
New Police Chief, Deputy Chief Sworn In
Chief Paul Ferreira said he will enhance existing successes, including the community policing philosophy and the department’s accreditation program.
Poison Experiment at Pōhakuloa Training Area
USDA Wildlife Services is seeking a permit to test a poison at Pōhakuloa Training Area to see how well it kills mice… “and to see what else it kills.”
Traffic Signal Testing in Kona
Hawai“i County will conduct energizing and testing of the functionality of the new traffic signals at the Henry-Alahou Street intersection on Monday, Jan. 9.
Construction to Begin at Komohana & Punahele Intersection
From Jan. 9 through 21, roadway reconstruction work will take place on the mauka (western) half of the intersection at Komohana Street and Punahele Street.
Diver Drowns Off O‘oma Beach
First responders arrived at Kohanaiki- O‘oma Beach (North of “Pine Trees”) on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at 4:06 p.m. due to a report of a missing diver.
Fire Destroys Hilo Lanes Storage Building
Fire units responded to a report of a blaze at the “Hilo Lanes” building 777 Kino‘ole St. Hilo on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 2:25 a.m.
Hilo Residence Destroyed in Fire
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire on Ohai Street in Hilo at 8:01 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.
Woman Killed in Hwy. 11 Head-On Collision
Highway 11 was closed in both directions just north of the 96-mile marker due to a head-on collision on Friday, Jan. 6, involving three people.
