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ACT Scores Improve Statewide

A state-wide two percent increase of ACT scores was noted in the Condition of College & Career Readiness 2015 report, released by ACT Wednesday.

Police Arrest, Charge Man in Suspected Marijuana Operation

The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested and charged a man who is believed to be behind a marijuana operation in Kurtistown.

UPDATE: Hurricane Ignacio Strengthening, Tropical Storm Jimena Forms

The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Ignacio and Tropical Storm Jimena.

UPDATE: Hamakua Police Station Phones Back in Operation

Phone service at the Hamakua Police Station remains out Wednesday.

Emergency Quarantine Measure Taken Against Ohia Wilt

An emergency quarantine measure has been set in place to combat the fight against Ohia Wilt on the Big Island.

UPDATE: Man Wanted on California Extradition Located

The Hawai’i Police Department has located 40-year-old Sean Rutledge.

State-Wide Flash Flood Watch Extended

A Flash Flood Watch for the entire state has been extended through Wednesday at 6 p.m.

HVNP Plans Alternating Entry Closures

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park’s front entrance will be under alternating single lane closures as work at both booths is completed.

70K Gallons of Waste Spills from Kulaimano Wastewater Plant

Between Sunday night and Monday morning, 70,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater spilled from the Kulaimano Wastewater Plant.

Big Island Non-Profit Director Receives ‘Ho’okele Award’

Richard Taaffe, Executive Director at West Hawai’i Community Center in Kona, was honored by the Hawai’i Community Foundation at the 14th annual Ho’okele Awards.

Hamakua Police Station Phones Out of Service

Phone services at the Hamakua District Police Station are currently out of service.

Tropical Storm Ignacio Forms in the East Pacific

The National Hurricane Center is tracking newly-formed Tropical Storm Ignacio, the ninth named storm of the 2015 hurricane season.

Meeting Scheduled For Puna Connectivity Committee

The meeting is open to the public.

Neighborhood Watch Catches Suspicious Man

A Volcano Neighborhood Watch member, along with neighborhood support, assisted the Hawai’i Police Department in locating Kehalaniokekai Ching, who was acting suspiciously in their neighborhood.

Big Island Students Receive 2015 HAB Scholarship

Two Big Island students were among 22 statewide to receive the Hawai’i Association of Broadcasters, Inc. 2015 award.

HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown

Statistics regarding arrests for driving under the influence and major vehicle accidents are down compared to last year, but traffic fatalities have jumped.

Catholic Cardinal Arrested for Driving Under the Influence

William Joseph Levada, 79, of Menlo Park Calif., was arrested and charged for driving under the influence.

Kumu Street House Fire Causes $15K in Damage

A house fire along Kumu Street in Pahoa was put out by the Hawai’i County Fire Department Monday evening.

New Tropical Depression Develops in Eastern Pacific

As of the 8:00 p.m. National Hurricane Center tropical system advisory a new tropical depression has developed in the East Pacific. Tropical Depression 12-E…

Big Island Students Earn Free Textbooks

Two Big Island students are the recipients of free textbooks as part of the University of Hawai’i’s “15 to Finish” promotion, in partnership with UH Bookstores.
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