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HPD Weekly Statistical Breakdown
Sixteen drivers were arrested for driving under the influence between June 22 and June 28, according to the Hawai’i Police Department’s weekly DUI statistics.
HPD: Accrediation Team Open to Public Comments
The Hawai’i Police Department will be under assessment by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies in July and public comment is wanted.
PASS Alliance Comments on Veto of SB265
The Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery believes Governor David Ige’s decision to veto SB265 is misleading and not victim-focused.
Gov. Ige Announces Veto Plans
Governor David Ige plans to veto eights bills, as announced Monday afternoon.
Big Island Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Fuel prices in Hilo have seen an increase of two cents this week.
Concerned Parents Look to ‘Take Back’ Lincoln Park
Concerned community members gathered at Hilo’s Lincoln Park to voice their displeasure over what they call “messages of hate” displayed outside of the park.
Identity of Man Caught on Surveillance Wanted
A man caught on surveillance video at the Kea’au Shell gas station using a stolen bank card is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kona Man Dies, Suspect May Also be Victim
A 20-year-old man involved in a domestic dispute on June 21 has died, according to the Hawai’i Police Department.
Hawai’i’s Environmental Court Second in the Country
Hawai’i will have one of two Environmental Courts in the entire country, come July 1.
Mauna Kea Summit Road to Remain Closed
The Office of Mauna Kea Management is assessing damage and stability along the Mauna Kea summit road, causing a continued closure.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/29/14
Activity at the summit of Kilauea is “stabilizing,” according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials.
HPD: Sunday ‘Affray’ Involved 40 Individuals, Gunshot
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking information in an incident that involved 40 people at the Pohoiki boat ramp Sunday. HPD says a gunshot was fired.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 29-July 3
Partial lane closures will take place this week at various locations along Highway 19.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Following 5.2M Volcano Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 5.2 magnitude earthquake near Volcano.
Two Boaters Rescued Off Honokohau Harbor
The Coast Guard reports that two boaters were rescused when the trimaran they were aboard began to take on water.
Pedestrian, Bike Safety Focus of New Road Challenge
Mayor Billy Kenoi’s Active Living Advisory Council is preparing to tackle pedestrian and bicycle safety challenges.
Amaral, Kerr Honored as ‘Officer of the Month’
Detectives Scott Amaral and Jesse Kerr have each been named “Office of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club.
TMT Construction Halt Continues
Thirty Meter Telescope construction remains at a halt, but officials say work will resume once the conflict on Mauna Kea is resolved.
Photos: Identity of Male Suspect Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department has released images of a male suspected wanted for attempted burglary.
Gov. Ige: Mauna Kea Road ‘Belongs to All’
Governor David Ige expressed concern over blocked roadways and announced that plans for safe proceeding of Thirty Meter Telescope construction are in the works.
