News
System Work to Cause Power Outage in Hawi
A scheduled power outage will occur overnight between Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 as work is conducted on Hawai’i Electric Light’s Hawi substation.
Dengue Fever Count Rises to 15
The dengue fever count rose by four since Tuesday. Hookena Beach Park in West Hawai’i has been closed.
Hilo Zonta Chapter Presents $10K to Neighborhood Place of Puna
The Zonta Club of Hilo presented $10,000 to the Neighborhood Place of Puna as part of its 2015 Weinberg Service Project.
Hawai’i CC – Pālamanui to Host Degree Preparation Workshop
There are more than 40 degree and certificate programs from across the 10-campus University of Hawai’i system available through the University Center at Pālamanui.
DLNR: Man Believed to Suffer ‘Shark Bite’ at Kehena
Warning signs are posted at Kahena Beach Wednesday following an incident believed to be a shark bite off the waters of the beach on Tuesday.
New Edition of Fraud Guide Released
Combined efforts between various state departments have led to the release of the second edition of Hawai’i’s Fraud Prevention & Resource Guide.
Dengue Fever: 11 Big Island Cases Confirmed
As of Tuesday afternoon, 11 cases of “locally acquired” dengue fever had been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Police Renew Information Request for Freebairn
Thirty-seven-year-old Jacob Freebairn continues to be sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Police Seek Man Last Seen in Nov. 2013
The Hawai’i Police Department is requesting information from the public regarding 24-year-old Puna man Philip Voelker, who was reported missing in January 2014.
Gabbard, Takai Introduce Talia’s Law
Representatives Tulsi Gabbard and Mark Takai introduced Talia’s Law on Tuesday.
Wanted Man Turns Himself In
Kallen Imade, 31, who was wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioning in relation to an assault that occurred on Halloween, has been located.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 900 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2015. That number is a 7.1 percent decrease from last year’s number of 969 arrests during the same time period.
Increased Access to Health Data Aim of New DOH Tool
A new resource for members of the public seeking health data in their communities has been launched by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Advisory Members Sought for Humpback Whale Sanctuary
Seven primary and ten alternate seats are currently empty and looking to be filled on the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council.
DOFAW to Host Kamuela Arbor Day Plant Sale
An Arbor Day plant sale will be hosted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife on Friday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pana’ewa Zoo to Undergo Fire Ant Treatment
Little fire ant treatment will take place on Nov. 12, closing the Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens at 2 p.m.
Man Wanted for Questioning in Halloween Assault
Kallen Imade, 31, is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department for questioning in connection with an assault on Halloween.
Pair Charged With Numerous Offenses After Hitchhiker Robbery
Kona Patrol officers responded to an 8:32 p.m. call on Oct. 28, where they met with a 23-year-old Kailua-Kona man who told police that he has been robbed after hitchhiking along Ali’i Drive.
Governor Ige Heads to South Korea, Japan
Governor David Ige will travel to South Korea and Japan to promote Korea-Hawai’i relationships and attend the United States-Japan Council’s 2015 Annual Conference.
Hawai’i Electric Light, Partners Plan Arbor Day Giveaway
In celebration of Arbor Day, Hawai’i Electrict Light, Kua ‘O Ka La Public Charter School, and other community partners will give away native plants.
