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Missing: Volcano Teen Casey Baker-Fien
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 16-year-old Volcano girl who was reported missing.
HPD WANTED: Guy Edward Silva
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Guy Edward J. Silva, 55, who is wanted on a bench warrant for contempt of court and for questioning regarding arson.
Holualoa School Seeking Volunteers for Reading Program
Holualoa Elementary School is in search of volunteers for its IGNITE Literacy Program.
UPDATE: Hāmākua Coast Death Result of Drowning
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to the report of a body in open ocean .7 miles offshore of Honoli‘i Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. today.
11 Arrested for DUI Offenses: Aug. 15–21
During the week of Aug. 15 through 21, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 11 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Annual Early Signs Health Fair Coming to Hilo
The Eighteenth Annual Early Signs Health Fair will be held at the LIfe Care Center of Hilo on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
IRS Warns of Back-to-School Scams
The IRS is warning taxpayers against telephone scams targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for fake taxes.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Māmalahoa Highway Work Continues
One lane of Māmalahoa Highway will be closed to traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20 and 21.
DOH Confirms Source of Hep A Outbreak
Lab tests have confirmed the presence of hepatitis A in Sea Port Bay Scallops, previously identified as the likely source of the ongoing Hawai‘i outbreak.
HPD WANTED: Updated Warrant List Released
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person or persons on this list should call the Hawai‘i County Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Kukuihaele Park Closed for Construction
Kukuihaele Park is temporaritly close until construction activities are completed, currently anticipated to be in April of 2017.
Mālama Maunakea Weed-Pull Scheduled
The next Office of Maunakea Management Mālama Maunakea volunteer day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20.
It’s All About Hawai‘i: New Data Book Available Online
With more than 800 data tables, it covers a broad range of statistical information in areas such as population, education, labor, business, government…
County to Hold Public Meeting on Island’s Growth
The Hawai‘i County Planning Department will hold Public Input Forums in relation to the comprehensive review of the County General Plan.
Schatz Accepting Apps for Internship Program
The office of US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) is currently accepting applications for this year’s Schatz Seniors High School Internship Program.
Traffic Advisory: Ongoing Work on Māmalahoa
Oceanic Time Warner Cable will be relocating overhead cables to newly placed utility poles near the intersection of Māmalahoa Highway and Nāpo‘opo‘o Road.
Hawaiʻi CC Welcomes New Chancellor
A kīpaepae welina (welcoming ceremony) was held for new Hawaiʻi Community Colleges Chancellor Rachel Solemsaas on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at HCC Hilo.
HPD Wanted: Lacey Ignacio
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Lacey Ignacio, 22, who is wanted on three bench warrants for contempt of court.
