News
Decomposed Body Found Near Hilo Airport
The Hawai’i Police Department says the body of an unknown individual was found about 80-100 feet south of Kekuanaoa Street Monday morning.
Gov. Ige Visits Japan to Promote Hawai’i Tourism
Governor David Ige is visiting with dignitaries and travel partners in Japan this week to promote Hawai’i tourism.
PISCES Presents Planetary Talk
On July 7, Dr. Steve Howell will discuss exoplanets and the Kepler Mission during a public presentation.
TMT Board Plans Support of Native Hawaiian Students
The Thirty Meter Telescope board says partner institutes are committed to supporting Native Hawaiian students interested in science and technology.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/15/15
Following nearly a week of inflationary tilt at the summit of Kilauea, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that deflation was detected Sunday evening.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 15-19
Lane closures will occur in various areas along Highway 19 this week, according to the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation.
Community Forum on Electricity
Community Enterprises, Inc. will hold a public forum on June 18 on electricity.
HI-SEAS Study to End with Simulated ‘Re-Entry’
Crew members from the simulated Mars experiment will go through a mimic re-entry by tandem skydiving on Saturday morning.
Weekend Lane Closures
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for this weekend.
Police Locate Hale Nani Escapee in Kona
A 22-year-old man who escaped from Hale Nani in May was located Friday in Kona.
‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs New Episode
A new “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” episode will feature Albert Espaniola Jr., Aaron Raymond Castro, and Peter Everett Fuerte.
Volcano Fire Causes $30K in Damage
Hawai’i County Fire Department personnel responded at 4 a.m. to a Volcano home fully engulfed in flames. The fire caused $30,000 in damage.
Police Release June 12 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Sen. Schatz Pushes Local Priorities in Defense Bill
Over $600 million in funding for Hawai’i-specific defense programs was allocated Thursday by the United States Senate Appropriations Committee.
Man Wanted for Violating Probation, Questioning
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Logan Kahele Bishop, 25, who is wanted for violating probation and for questioning.
Weekend Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
Keamuku Maneuver will be opened by Army officials over the weekend for bow hunting of feral goats and pigs.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/12/15
Thermal cracking sounds, associated with the rising lava lake coming closer to the overhanging vent wall material, were heard periodically on Thursday.
UHERO: Better Economic Performance Forecast
The Big Island still has some room for growth in the tourism sector, helping keep economic indicators steady over the next few years, according the University of Hawai’i.
HVNP Receives EPA Achievement Award
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park recently received the EPA’s Federal Green Challenge Regional Overall Achievement Award for efforts in sustainable practices.
Shriners Hospital Opens Honoka’a Outreach Clinic
Shriners Hospitals for Children opened a new outreach clinic in Honoka’a on Wednesday, it’s first at a neighbor island medical facility.
