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Interim Civil Defense Administrator Named
A new interim administrator for the Hawai’i County Civil Defense agency has been named.
Senate Votes on $1.1 Billion Emergency Zika Funding
Senator Brian Schatz, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, says he voted to advance $1.1 billion in funding.
HPD Seeks Wanted Kona Man
Authorities described Manuel A. Perez as 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.
Police Renew Information Request on Attempted Theft
HPD reports that officers responded to a 9:35 p.m., call where they met a 20-year-old man from Volcano at a parking lot at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo.
TMT Hearing Officer Holds Pre-Hearing Conference
A hearing was scheduled for June by Amano for requests submitted by those who want to participate in the contested case proceeding.
Visitor Industry Charity Walk Raises Over $290K
An estimated 2,500 walkers and runners took part in the 38th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk at Waikoloa Beach Resort on Saturday.
New Hilo Monument Honors Fallen Officers
The monument honors four HPD officers who have been killed while in the line of duty since 1918, including Manuel Cadinha in 1918, Willian “Red” Oli in 1936, Ronald “Shige” Jitchaku in 1990, and Kenneth Keliipio in 1997.
Public Invited to Honomū Community Meeting
On Thursday, May 26, the Honomū Community Association will host a public meeting with the Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation and County Councilwoman Valerie Poindexter.
DOE Annual Audit Completed
In a release Monday morning, the DOE said findings in the audit showed that the “Department continues to be fiscally responsible in its oversight of its funds.”
Hōkūle’a Greeted Upon Washington, D.C. Arrival
The Mālama Honua worldwide voyage has taken the Hōkūle’a and its crew to over 12 countries and 55 ports.
Scheduled Lane Closures May 16-20
Several lanes will close across the Big Island as various road work operations take place.
HFD Responds to Ohia Street Blaze
The structure had no electricity and was not permitted or insured, according to HFD.
Pacific Media Group Celebrates Shining Seniors
Distinguished students from around the island gathered on Saturday at Nani Maui Gardens in Hilo for Pacific Media Group’s 33rd Annual Salute to the Graduates luncheon.
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau to Temporarily Close 1871 Trail
Park officials say the closure is to service operational needs.
Weekend Road Work
All lane closures and detours are weather permitting and have the possibility of changing without notice.
Organizations Kick Off ‘Wildfire & Drought Lookout!’ Campaign
The “Wildfire & Drought Look Out!” campaign kicked off on Friday.
Leaders React to Haneda-Kona Flights
The Hawaiian Airlines flight will be the first regularly scheduled international flight to the Big Island since 2010.
Missing Hilo Woman Sought
Hilderbrand is described as 5-foot-6 and 240 pounds with brown eyes, medium length brown hair, and brown eyes.
