News
UPDATE: Training Advisory for Pōhakuloa
Individuals in surrounding communities may notice an increase in noise due to military aircraft training, here, Jan. 7 to 9 and Jan. 14 to 17.
TMT Hearing: Last TIO Witnesses Testify
This week, the TMT project manager and a post-doctoral fellow at the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology were called as the TMT International Observatory’s final witnesses.
Residential Fire in Papaikou
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a residential fire reported in Papaikou.
HPD Arrests Two Women on Various Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police have located two persons who were wanted on warrants.
HPD Names New Chief, Deputy Chief
The public is invited to a reaffirmation of oath ceremony for the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s new police chief and deputy chief.
One Dead, Four Injured as Result of Crash
An unidentified man died and four others are in stable condition following a two-vehicle crash Thursday night, Jan. 5, in Pāhoa.
Pipinola: Poor People’s Food?
Pipinola grows well here in Hawai‘i and can often be found growing in the wild.
Scheduled Lane Closures: Jan. 6–13
The State of Hawai’i DOT and the County of Hawai’i have announced the following temporary road and lane closures for Friday, Jan. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 8.
Ige Appoints Todd to Late Rep. Tsuji’s Seat
Gov. David Ige today appointed Chris Todd to the State House of Representatives, District 2.
Hilo-PTA Military Convoys Begin Friday
Service members are scheduled to convoy between Keaukaha Military Reservation in Hilo and the Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA), beginning Friday.
Gabbard, Cook Reintroduce HIRE Vets Act
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Paul Cook (CA-08) introduced the HIRE Vets Act of 2017 today.
Senators Seek to Block Discriminatory Registry
“This bill reinforces the core American value that no person should be discriminated against based on their religion, origin, race, ethnicity or nationality.”
Sen. Hirono Criticizes President-elect Donald Trump
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono criticized Trump’s hypocrisy in denying Russian interference in the election during a Senate hearing on cybersecurity threats.
HPD Officer of the Month: Erich Jackson
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Kona Patrol Officer Erich Jackson as “Officer of the Month” for January.
HPD Continues to Seek Witnesses to Reported Gun Incident
A man arrested Tuesday, Jan. 3, in connection with reported gun incident in Hilo has been released from police custody pending further investigation.
UPDATE: Barefoot Bank Robbery Suspect Charged
UPDATE: Jan. 6 Hawaiʻi Island police have charged Russell Monlux of Hilo, who was arrested in connection with a bank robbery Tuesday, Jan. 3, in West Hawaiʻi. At 12:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section charged 30-year-old Monlux with first-degree robbery, second-degree theft and second-degree terroristic threatening. His bail was set […]
HOVE Fire Destroys Abandoned Structure
Hawai‘i County Fire Department personnel responded to the report of a fire in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates at 12:11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan.5.
FOUND: Hilo Man Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 36-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.
TMT Hearing: Cross-Examinations Continue
University of Hawaiʻi Attorney James Douglas Ing called UH’s fifth witness, Dr. Gary Sanders, TMT’s project manager since 2004.
HPD Seeks Witnesses of Reported Gun Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police are looking for witnesses of a reported gun incident that occurred midday on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Hilo.
