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Scheduled Lane Closures June 20–24

The state DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for Monday, June 20, through Friday, June 24.

Military Convoy to Pohakuloa Scheduled

A convoy from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area, is scheduled for Monday to Wednesday, June 20 to 22, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Angry Passenger Lawsuit Dismissed

Justin Ngo was waiting in the Transportation Security Administration line at the Honolulu Airport while children behind him were bumping into his luggage.

Suspect Arrested for Assault on Man in Wheelchair

Pāhoa resident Christopher Mohrlang, 35, has been charged with two offenses in connection with an assault on a man in a wheelchair.

Mayoral Candidate Forum in Kailua-Kona

The first Hawai‘i County first mayoral candidate forum of the 2016 election year will be held on June 22, in the Kealakehe High School Cafeteria in Kailua-Kona.

Weekend Lane Closures, June 17–19

The DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road closures for Friday through Sunday, June 17–19.

Online Bowhunter Course Begins July 1

In order to expand Bowhunter Education certification options in the state, Hawai‘i residents have the opportunity to take an online bowhunter education course beginning on July 1, 2016. The course is being offered by the Hawaii Hunter Education Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement. This course is approved […]

Hilo Man Wanted on Bench Warrant

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Joshua Figueroa, 34, who is wanted on a bench warrant.

Sen. Schatz Proposes Papahānaumokuākea Expansion

US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) sent his proposal to expand the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) to President Barack Obama on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, following the tenth anniversary of President George W. Bush’s executive order that established the monument’s original boundaries. At 582,578 square miles, the proposal would create the world’s largest marine protected […]

Papahānaumokuākea Celebrates 10 Years

Gov. David Ige issued a special proclamation on June 15 to honor the 10-year anniversary of the establishment of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

Robbery Suspect Collapses in Hilo Cellblock

Clarence Hatori of Pāhoa turned himself in at the Hilo police station, where he collapsed while alone in his cell.

Humane Society to Hold ‘Adopt, Not Shop’ Events

The Hawaii Island Humane Society will host two pet adoption events the day before Father’s Day, Saturday, June 18, offering special rates.

HPD to Collect Backbacks for Keiki In Need

The Hawaiʻi Police Department will participate in a backpack drive through Aug. 30 for children whose parents cannot afford to buy them.

HPD Seeking Info Regarding Tablet Theft

The HPD is asking the public for help identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with the theft of a Samsung tablet.

Keaʻau Graduate Accepted Into 2020 UH MD Class

Carrie Ip of Keaʻau, a graduate of Waiākea High School and UH Hilo, was one of eight students to be accepted into the University of Hawai’i MD Class of 2020.

Snow Atop Mauna Kea… in June!

Today, June 14, 2016, a light dusting of snow was observed atop Hawaii’s highest peak. To see live web cameras of the current conditions click here…

HPD Arrests 20 for DUIs from June 6 to 12

So far this year, there have been 504 DUI arrests compared with 456 during the same period last year, an increase of 10.5%.

Dentist ‘Walks the Talk’ for the Homeless

The Food Basket – Hawai‘i Island’s Food Bank is conducting a community outreach/food drop in coordination with Dr. Clifford Kopp’s “Walk the Talk” campaign.

Honolulu FBI: No Related Threats in Hawai‘i

In the wake of the Orlando tragedy, the Honolulu FBI assures the public that there are no known related threats within the Honolulu FBI’s area of responsibility.

Pāhoa Man Wanted for Questioning About Hilo Robbery

The suspect, Clarence Hatori, allegedly removed a large amount of cash from the victim’s car.The victim exited his car and struggled to gain possession of it…
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