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DPS: Eight Deputies Join State Sheriff Ranks
Two of the sworn-in sheriffs will be assigned roles in Kona. The additional six will be assigned roles on Oahu.
Ige Declares State of Emergency on Mosquito Born-Illnesses
Only one case remains “potentially infectious” according to the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Hilo Man Convicted in U.S. District Court for Disobeying Park Ranger
The incident stemmed from a April 25, 2015 occurrence where Travis R. Sanders, 36, disobeyed the orders of a Park Ranger at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Weekend Hunting Canceled as Result of Area Fire
Initially, hunting was scheduled to take place Feb. 13-15 within the training area’s Keamuku Maneuver Area for bow hunting of pigs and goats.
Man Charged with Numerous Offenses Following a Kona Burglary
Alan C. Minamishin, 25, of Kailua-Kona has been charged with numerous offenses following a burglary that reportedly took place in Kailua-Kona on Wednesday.
Legislation Aims to Establish Aero Technology Campus in Hilo Honoring Kahele
State Senators Brickwood Galuteria and Donovan M. Dela Cruz introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 27 and Senate Resolution 10, which requests the Office of Aerospace Development to create a plan for the campus in Hilo.
HPD: Investigation into ‘Suspicious Device’ Found at Charter School Continues
The incident took place at Ka’u Learning Academy after school officials found a suspicious device that resembled a “pipe bomb” in a nine-year-old’s backpack.
HPD: Autopsy Results Reveal Fugitive’s Cause of Death
The Hawai’i Police Department has released autopsy results from an incident Tuesday night in Hilo involving a 29-year-old man who died in an officer involved shooting.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 4.1M Kilauea Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 4.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred on the south flank of Kilauea
Police Release Feb. 12 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
UPDATE: Over 1,000 Acres Burned in Thursday’s Brush Fires
Road closures remain in effect along Highway 190 and Daniel K. Inouye Highway as multiple agencies continue to fight multiple brush fires in those areas.
Schatz, CDC Official Discuss Big Island Dengue
As of Thursday afternoon, a total of 254 cases on dengue fever have been confirmed on the Big Island, including two cases that remain “potentially infectious.”
UPDATE: Three Brush Fires Close Portions of Highway 190
Brush fires has closed down Highway 190 from the 17 mile marker to the Saddle Road Junction.
HFD: Rubbish Fire Extinguished on Hoaka Road
One acre of clear brush was burned when a rubbish fire was left unattended on Hoaka Road in Hilo on Thursday.
DOE Honors February as Hawaiian Language Month
Hawaiian Language Month was first officially designated in 2013. DOE officials encourage schools across the state to join in the celebration.
TMT Assessing Future Options for Telescope
Thirty Meter Telescope officials want the construction of the controversial $1.8 billion project underway by April 2018.
Missing Man Located
Justin D. Eaton had last been seen in Hilo on Feb. 2, and was also wanted on a bench warrant for contempt of court.
Dengue Fever: Two Cases Confirmed, 254 Total
The dengue fever count on the Big Island rose by two Thursday afternoon.
County Seeks Summer Fun Program Hires
Summer Fun activity aides will earn $11 an hour, and activity technicians will earn $14 an hour.
Peak of Whale Season Calls for ‘Vigilance’
Large numbssr of humpback whales roam the Hawaiian waters from November through May, with a peak in the month of February.
