News
State Senate Proposes ‘Fiscally Responsible Budget’
State Senate Ways and Means Committee proposes budget measures short of Executive request.
Gov. Ige Announces Board of Regents Nominations
Governor David Ige has announced his nominations for the University of Hawai’i Board of Regents.
Kona Man Charged in Accidental Shooting
A 24-year-old Kona man was arrested and charged following an accidental shooting that occurred while illegally conducting a target practice.
HPD Warns Public about ‘Purse Snatchers’
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about “purse snatchers” after an influx of incidents, beginning in February.
Scheduled Lava Meeting Postponed by County
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira announced this morning the postponement of the Thursday evening community lava flow meeting.
Officer Fontes Named ‘Officer of the Month’
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee named Officer Ellsworth Fontes “Officer of the Month.”
OHA Sponsors Merrie Monarch Broadcasts
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will sponsor the second edition of the Hawaiian-language Merrie Monarch Festival television broadcast.
Volunteers Sought for ReefTeach Program
Kahalu’u Bay Education Center is seeking volunteers for its ReefTeach program.
UPDATE: Kalanianaole Avenue Waterline Break Repaired
A waterline break along Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo, north of Silva Street around midnight, caused a water shut-off and one-way road traffic.
HPD Warns Public of Phonecall Scam
Phony callers claiming to be from Department of Water Supply attempting to obtain credit card information.
Rescued Monk Seals Returned to Marine Sanctuary
Critically endangered monk seals rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to marine sanctuary.
Restricted Use Pesticides Sales Data for 2014 Posted
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has posted RUP sales data online for 2014 as required by law.
DOE Announces 2015 High School Graduation Dates
Graduation dates and locations for all Big Island public and charter high schools.
Court: Navy Training Violates Marine Animal Protection Laws
Judge rules feds wrongfully approved activities that would cause widespread harm to marine life.
Ulu Wini Playspace Completed
Construction of Na Kahua O Ulu Wini’s new outdoor playground has been completed.
Big Island Students Earn NCWIT Recognition
Two young women attending Big Island high schools were honored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology for their outstanding work.
DOT: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation and other officials have kicked off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is recognized in April.
Salvation Army Raises Money for Typhoon Victims
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is raising funds for emergency response efforts in Chuuk.
Mauna a Wakea Ohana Statement on TMT Protests
The Mauna a Wakea Ohana released a public statement on claims of a failed obligation to follow state laws.
Ku’ikahi Mediation Center Presents Workshop on Conflict
Dr. Gay Barfield will present “From Conflict to Connection” at the Neighborhood Place of Puna on April 18.
