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‘Live Longer and Feel Better’ Event
Hui Malama Ola Na ‘Oiwi will host a health and wellness event in Hilo on Dec. 10.
UPDATE 2: Search for Missing Boater Suspended
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for two persons in the water off of the Big Island, five miles north of Kawaihae and the Kohala District.
TMT Hearing: Hawaiian Language Restricted
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo witnesses Wallace Ishibashi Jr. and Dr. Clifford Smith testified in the BLNR Contested Case Hearing on the TMT on Dec. 1.
Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Report Released
The Department of the Attorney General provided a report to the State Legislature on Thursday, Dec. 1, that includes a statewide inventory of sexual assault evidence collection kits…
UPDATE 6: Flash Flood Watch Remains in Effect
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 5:15 p.m.
HFD Continues to Battle Kaʻū Brushfires
The Hawai‘i Fire Department arrived at Ninole Loop Road and Highway 11 in the Punalu‘u area of Kaʻū.at 9:08 a.m. on Dec. 1 to battle an ongoing brush fire.
Victims of Hwy. 190 Crash Identified
t 12:42 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, first responders arrived at the scene of an accident at Mile Marker 31 on Route 190 (Upper Hawai‘i Belt Road).
UPDATE 1: Army Denies Dakota Access Pipeline Easement
Today, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) called on President Barack Obama to immediately halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
‘Peter Boy’ Kema’s Mother Pleads Guilty
The mother of Peter “Peter Boy” Kema Jr., Jaylin Kema, plead guilty to the manslaughter of her son and has agreed to testify against her husband, Peter Kema Sr.
UPDATE: Snow Closes Mauna Loa Summit
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa summits through Friday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m.
UPDATE 4: High Surf, Flood Advisory, Flash Flood Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the Big Island until Friday afternoon, Dec. 2.
Siren and Emergency Alert Testing Dec. 1
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Flash Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory in Effect
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory for the Big Island at 3:59 p.m. HST, on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
HPD Arrests 25 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Nov. 21, 2016, through 27, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
House Approves Bill to Award Filipino Veterans Congressional Gold Medal
The Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act awards the medal collectively to the over 260,000 Filipino and Filipino-American soldiers.
HPD Seeks Hilo Theft Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a theft from a retail establishment in the 100 block of East Puainako Street in Hilo.
Sen. Kahele Named Higher Education Chair
Newly elected State Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele (Dist. 1 – Hilo), was selected to chair the Senate Committee on Higher Education by Senate leadership on Nov. 29.
UPDATE: Kamuela Girl, 16, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Alexia Galeon, a 16-year-old Kamuela girl who was reported missing.
