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Brush Fire Burns Four Acres Near Hwy 190
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports that all Waiakoa units responded to a brush fire on Highway 190, Mile Marker 16, which was called in at 3:28 p.m. July 14.
UPDATE: Downed Aircraft Survivors Found Off Kona Coast
The Coast Guard and Navy are responding to report of a downed aircraft off Kona on Thursday, July 14, 2016.
Intermittent Closures of Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau NHP
There will be intermittent closures of Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau NHP while officials assess vegetation health using photogrammetry and multi-spectral analysis.
Visitor Aloha Society Offers Safety Tips
With so many beautiful places to see and exiting activities do in Hawai‘i, it’s easy to forget that things can still go awry—even in paradise.
Active Shooter Presentation in Honoka‘a
The Hawaiʻi Police Department will offer an “active shooter” presentation in Honokaʻa on Tuesday, July 19.
State Sues Dog the Bounty Hunter for $35,500
Duane “Dog” Chapman’s companies have been sued for $35,500 for forfeited bail bonds those companies failed to pay to the state.
‘Fight the Bite’ Relaunches
Top state and local officials came together to demonstrate a concerted statewide effort to “Fight the Bite” and keep Hawaiʻi free of mosquito-born diseases.
Sen. Schatz Raises Concerns Over Short-Term Rentals
US Sen. Brian Schatz called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the commercial use of the rapidly expanding short-term lodging rental market.
Puna Man Arrested for Assaulting HPD Officers
A Puna man and woman were arrested Tuesday, July 12, after police were assaulted while attempting to serve several warrants on a fugitive in Pāhoa.
Passenger Arrested for Biting Flight Attendant
FBI agents, with the assistance of Hawai‘i State Sheriff Deputies, arrested Togia Aumoeualogo this morning, July 12, 2016, at Honolulu International Airport.
300-Mile Walk Brings Homelessness Into Focus
Kailua-Kona Dentist Dr. Clifford Koppends completed his 300-mile trek against homelessness at the end of June.
Drive-Through Voter Registration This Week
The deadline to register to vote in the primary election is July 14, 2016. Locations on Hawai‘i Island include, Bayfront in Hilo, Kmart in Kona) and Malama Market in Pāhoa.
Hōkūleʻa Arrives in Boston’s Fan Pier
Hōkūleʻa, the legendary Polynesian voyaging canoe, continues its visit to communities in the New England area.
HPD Seeks ID in Jewelry Theft Case
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman wanted in connection with the theft of jewelry.
Volunteers Sought for Save the Rainforest Program
Volunteers are needed for “Stewardship at the Summit” programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, now through September 2016.
HPD Investigating Punaluʻu Burglary
Sometime between July 2 and July 7, the O Kaʻū Kakou storage building on Alanui Road was forcibly entered and items were removed.
Military Convoys from Kawaihae to Pōhakuloa
O‘ahu-based service members are scheduled to convoy from Kawaihae Harbor to Pōhakuloa Training Area, beginning Monday, July 11.
Voter Registration Deadline Next Week
Thursday, July 14, is the deadline to register to vote in the August 13 Primary Election.
Hilo Girl, 16, Reported Missing
Hawai‘i Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing. Daysha Carter was last seen in Hilo on Thursday, July 7.
Ocean View Woman Charged With 7 Offenses
Ocean View resident Vanda Hokukea Ventura, 22, been charged with seven offenses in connection with two reported robberies.
