News
Woman in Domestic Dispute Case Released by HPD
The Hawai’i Police Department has released a Kona woman who was involved in a domestic dispute late Sunday that left a man in critical condition.
KBEC Purchases New ‘Home-on-Wheels’
The Kohala Center’s Kahalu’u Bay Education Center has a new “home-on-wheels,” replacing its old van in service since 2011.
Kona Man Arrested, Charged in Vehicle Thefts
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested and charged a 25-year-old Kona man in connection to a stolen truck and utility vehicle.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/24/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a dramatic and brief reversal in circulation occurred within the lava lake on Tuesday afternoon.
TMT Protester Arrests Begin Atop Mauna Kea
Arrests of Thirty Meter Telescope opponents who are blocking the roadway and restricting access to TMT crews, have begun atop Mauna Kea.
Brinkman Named East Hawai’i Region HHSC CEO
Dan Brinkman, who served as the East Hawai’i Region of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation Interim Chief Executive Officer, will retain the position.
Governor’s Office Issues Statement on TMT Resumption
Governor David Ige’s office released a statement late Tuesday night on the resumption of Thirty Meter Telescope construction, slated for Wednesday.
Hilo Trap and Skeet Range Will Close on July 4
The Hilo Trap and Skeet Range will close on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Calls Renewed for Halt of TMT Project
As construction resumes on the Thirty Meter Telescope Wednesday, opponents of the project are once again renewing their calls to end work atop Mauna Kea.
Kona Relay for Life Coming in July
An American Cancer Society Relay for Life event is scheduled for Saturday, July 11 in Kona.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/23/15
Kilauea’s summit continues its current deflation-inflation event. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says the activity is typical of Kilauea’s summit.
HIDOE’s Strive HI Gains Three-Year Federal Approval
For the first time, the Hawai’i State Department of Education has received three years of federal approval of its Strive HI Performance System.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twelve motorists were arrested during the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
DLNR: Two Miles of Pu’u Maka’ala NAR Fencing Destroyed
Nearly two miles of Pu’u Maka’ala Natural Area Reserve fencing has been destroyed. Repairs may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
DLNR DOCARE Phone Lines Down
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement phone lines are not currently able to receive phone calls.
P&R Plans Pahoa Senior Center Reopening
The Pahoa Senior Center will reopen following a closure that allowed for the facility to be used as an emergency fire station as lava threatened the community.
Gov. Ige Invited to “Powering Cities” D.C. Forum
Governor David Ige will speak at the Washington Post’s “Powering Cities” forum on Tuesday, where he will discuss Hawai’i’s commitment to renewable energy.
Domestic Dispute Sends Kona Man to Hospital
A 20-year-old Kona man is in critical condition following a Sunday night domestic dispute in Kona.
Fuel Prices Down from 2014, but Steadily Increasing
Gas prices in Hilo continuously rise, but are down by over a dollar from last year.
HHIC Study: Hawai’i Hospitals May Lose $3.3B
Hospitals in Hawai’i may lose $3.3 billion in funding from Medicare through 2024, according to a recent study, “Ouch! Mounting Medicare Cuts Hurt.”
