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HPD Still Seeking Pāhoa Burglary Suspects
HPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying two men who may be responsible for a reported burglary Jan. 16 at a county office off Pāhoa Village Road.
Jeremiah Hull Awarded Officer of the Month
In another case, Officer Hull’s observations resulted in the recovery of nearly an ounce of methamphetamine from a suspected narcotics distributor.
Hakalau Stream Bridge/Park to Close Indefinitely
The Hakalau Stream Bridge located on Old Māmalahoa Highway will be completely closed beginning on Friday, Feb. 10, at 5 p.m.
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged the 29-year-old man who was arrested early Tuesday, Feb. 7 for a shooting incident Monday night, Feb. 6.
Hilo Bank Robbery Suspect in Custody
A suspect had entered the bank, produced a note demanding money and fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash.
DOH: Second Dose of Hep A Vaccine Recommended
“While one dose of hepatitis A vaccine provides good protection, two doses are necessary for nearly 100% protection and lasting immunity.”
Hawai‘i BBB Reports Labor Law Poster Scam
Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau warns the public about a labor law poster scam.
HPD Seeks Witnesses to Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash
A 9-year-old Pepeʻekeo boy was critically injured in a vehicle-pedestrian crash on Feb. 7, at the intersection of Highway 19 and Kaʻakepa Street in Pepeʻekeo.
Wanted Woman Located: Leilani Torres
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 27-year-old Leilani Torres of Pāhoa, who was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
Na‘alehu Brush Fire Scorches 200 Acres
Big Island firefighters arrived on the scene of a brush fire in Na‘alehu between the 62 and 63 mile markers of Highway 11 on Monday, Feb. 7.
HPD Warns of Forged/Fake Check Scam
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Hawai‘i VS Trump Case Stayed
Today’s order from Judge Watson stays the Hawai‘i lawsuit so long as the Washington nationwide injunction remains in place.
HPD Arrests 19 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Jan.30 through Feb. 5, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook Closed to Protect Nēnē
The Pu‘u Pua‘i overlook at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed to protect breeding nēnē (endangered Hawaiian geese) in the area.
HPD Arrests Hilo Parking Lot Shooting Suspects
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident reported Monday night, Feb. 6, in the parking lot of a shopping center in Hilo.
Lava Tree Trail Improvement Project in Progress
A project to make portions of the Lava Tree State Monument trail accessible for wheelchair users began on Monday, Feb. 6.
Saddle Road Speed Limit to Increase
The state Department of Transportation will replace speed limit signs on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (aka Saddle Road) beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.
Volcano Man Charged With Auto Dealership Thefts
A 22-year-old man has been charged with three felonies in connection with the theft of four vehicles from an auto dealership in Kona last month.
Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Presentation in Park Amphitheater
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will present an evening program about Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death in the park’s amphitheater on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Hilo Man Charged with Three Felonies
A Hilo man was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 2, in connection with the theft of a golf car at Waiākea High School. The gas-powered cart was thought to be taken sometime between Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Wednesday, Feb. 1, in addition to two car batteries from a secured storage area at the high […]
