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HPD Releases Warrant List
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person or persons on the list below to call the HPD’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Sen. Schatz & Legislators Send Message to Trump
Medicare and Medicaid should be protected, not cut is the message U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz and 20 other senators sent to President-Elect Donald Trump.
IRS Warns Public About Tax Scams
The IRS, states and the tax industry warns taxpayers about an array of evolving tax scams related to identity theft and refund fraud.
Nāʻālehu Man Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 31-year-old Nāʻālehu man who was reported missing. Justin Kamuela Fuerte is described as Hawaiian, about 5-foot-6, 135 pounds and bald. He has tattoos of the Hawaiian island chain on his lower right ribs, the name “Fuerte” on his left arm and the name “Kamuela” on his lower left […]
TMT Hearing: OMKM Natural Resources Manager Testifies
OMKM Environment and Natural Resource Program manager testifies native ferns are located within the proposed TMT site.
UPDATE 1: Tsunami Watch Cancelled for Hawai‘i
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled an earlier tsunami watch issued for Hawai‘i due to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit near the Solomon Islands.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for
the island of Hawai‘i until 10 a.m..
6.5M California Earthquake: No Tsunami Threat
A 6.5 M earthquake reported off the coast of Northern California at 4:50 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, produced no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Hilo Boys & Girls Club to Hold Winter Program
The Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island’s Hilo Clubhouse will hold a winter intersession program beginning on Thursday, Dec. 22.
ʻŌhiʻa Quarantine Rules Become Permanent
Administrative rules prohibiting the movement of ‘ōhi‘a and soil from Hawai‘i Island became permanent last week.
BOE Approves HIDOE’s Student-Centered Strategic Plan
The Hawaii Board of Education voted unanimously on Tuesday, Dec. 6, to adopt the update and extension of the Strategic Plan—with amendments.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Trump’s EPA Nominee
“… I cannot support Scott Pruitt, a denier of climate science, to lead the EPA.”
Theft Suspect Surrenders to Hawai‘i Police
Thanks to tips from the public, the HPD has identified a woman whose image was captured on video surveillance in connection with a theft investigation.
Firefighters Extinguish Puna Structure Blaze
First-responder units arrived at the scene of a structure fire on 29th Avenue in East Puna on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 4:50 a.m.
TMT Hearing: UH Calls Archeologist to the Stand
Archeologist testifies on burials in Mauna Kea Science Reserve.
Hōkūleʻa Completes East Coast Journey
The Hōkūleʻa traditional voyaging canoe arrived in Miami, Florida, over the weekend, completing the 25th leg of the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage.
Kīpukapuaulu Picnic Area Improvements Begin Dec. 6
The picnic area near Kīpukapuaulu on Mauna Loa Road will close Tuesday while workers install a wheelchair-accessible path…
TMT Hearing: Hawaiian Language Ruling Clarified
Hearing Officer Amano said she is aware of the laws and cited Hawai‘i State Constitution as well as a federal case that ruled an interpreter is not required.
Park Facilities Open Despite Winter Weather
Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) and the Kahuku Unit in Ka‘ū reopened Saturday, Dec. 3, despite intermittent, heavy rainfall.
Neighbors Confront Burglary Suspect
A Pāpaʻikou man faces burglary and theft charges, thanks in part to neighbors who confronted him at a construction site.
