News
Honoka’a Road Closed for Western Week Block Party
The Hawai`i Police Department is notifying the public of a road closure in Honoka`a to accommodate the Western Week block party on May 22.
Big Island Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Average gas prices as measured in Hilo are continuing to rise, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report.
Senate Committees and Chairs Confirmed
The Hawai`i State Senate has confirmed committees and their respective chairpersons.
Captain Cook Man Charged in Series of Crimes
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested and charged a man involved in a series of crimes after a May 16 stolen Jeep incident in West Hawai’i.
HPD: Information Sought on Albert Espaniola Jr.
Albert Espaniola Jr. continues to be sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department for contempt of court and questioning.
Police Seek Eden Roc Burglary Suspect
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the identity of a man caught on surveillance during a Eden Roc burglary.
Hawai’i to Receive Portion of $6M Credit Settlement
The State of Hawai’i will receive nearly $100,000 in a national $6 million settlement that includes three national credit reporting agencies.
Hilo to PTA Convoy Scheduled Next Week
Convoys are scheduled to travel between Keaukaha Military Reservation and Pohakuloa Training Area beginning next Wednesday.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/22/15
As the week closes, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory described normal seismic activity and a slight, but typical, inflationary tilt.
No Memorial Day Weekend Hunting at PTA
There will be no hunting at Pohakuloa Training Area over the Memorial Day weekend.
Regents Approve Reduction of UH Tuition Increase
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents approved a proposal by UH President David Lassner to reduce planned tuition increases.
Man Charged with 20 Offenses Following Handgun Threat
A Captain Cook man has been charged with 20 offenses in connection with a handgun threat and drug possession.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Partners with French ‘Sister Park’
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park has partnered with La Réunion National Park to exchange mutually beneficial information.
HPD: Verna’s Burglary and Fire Under Investigation
Detectives are investigating an alleged early Thursday morning burglary and fire at Verna’s Drive-In in Mountain View.
Federal Court Upholds Campaign Funding Transparency Laws
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Hawai‘i campaign finance laws on May 21 allowing public access to campaign funding to determine who is attempting to influence their vote.
Convoys Scheduled to Begin Monday
Convoys will travel from Pohakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor beginning Monday and lasting through Wednesday.
Pahoa-Area Red Cross Volunteers Sought
The Hawai’i Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers in the Pahoa area for a June disaster training series.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/21/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports normal seismic activity and consistent summit activity at and near Kilauea’s summit.
Big Island Students Recognized in ‘My Hawai’i’ Contest
Four Big Island students were among 25 middle schoolers honored on May 15 for entries submitted in the My Hawai’i Story Contest.
