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Police Urge Public Not to Call European Emergency Number

Police say residents should disregard stories posted on social media sites describing a 112 number as a means to contact police.

Eight Arrested for Squatting Claim Hawaiian Sovereignty

Eight Puna residents were arrested Friday for illegally squatting in a Kurtistown home while claiming Hawaiian Sovereignty rights.

Flood Advisory Posted Extended to 6:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for upslope areas on the Kona side. The advisory is posted through 4:00 p.m. but could…

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Hilo Murder Investigation

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the death of a woman found unresponsive in Hilo just after midnight Friday.

Police Release Aug. 14 Arrest Warrants

This list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.

Flags at Half-Staff Saturday

Flags will be at half-staff Saturday in honor of late former State Representative Colleen Meyer.

Repaving Work Extended at Thurston Lava Tube

Continued work on the repaving of the Thurston Lava Tube exit trail within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will cause the trail to remain closed for an additional week.

Kilauea Summit Update – 8/14/15

Inflationary tilt began at the summit of Kilauea early Friday morning.

Keamuku Maneuver Area Opens for Mammal Hunting

Keamuku Maneuver Area will be opened by Army officials over the weekend for mammal bow hunting.

Local Students Join Rural Education Force

Two former Big Island public school students will be pouring their skills as teachers into the community through Teach For America-Hawai’i.

Brown Water Advisory Spans Large East Hawai’i Area

A Brown Water Advisory warns the public that storm runoff flowing into coastal areas could contain harmful debris.

Schatz Works to Expand Social Security

Nearly 80 years ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. Now, Senator Brian Schatz is working to ensure that seniors are receiving the proper benefits of the program.

Honoka’a Library Closes Due to Staffing Shortage

A temporary closure will take place through Aug. 24 at the Honoka’a Public Library due to a staffing shortage.

Kealakehe Will Gain ‘Keonepoko North’ Buildings

Kealakehe High School will be one of two recipients of buildings set up last year in Kea’au for Keonepoko students as lava threatened Pahoa.

Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Reopens

After being closed for four days due to a brush fire and threat of tropical storm weather, the Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site opened its doors to the public Thursday morning.

Kilauea Summit Update – 8/13/15

Deflation persists at the summit of Kilauea as another deflationary episode began Wednesday.

Coast Guard Requests Help in Locating Gregory Voight

The United States Coast Guard says it is searching for Big Island resident Gregory Voight, who has not been seen since Sunday night at Pahoehoe Beach.

Mauna Kea Ho’oponopono Session Still in the Works

Ho’oponopono is a traditional Hawaiian process to make right and heal difficult situations.

Man Wanted on Probation Violation

Timothy “T.J.” Cruz Jr. is wanted by the Hawai’i Police Department on a bench warrant for violating terms of probation.

Kona Woman Wanted on Warrants

Twenty-seven-year-old Leilani Parent is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department on a bench warrant for contempt of court.
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