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Attempted Murder Suspect Held on $2M Bail
Thirty-seven-year-old Jomal Ford is being held on $2,001,000 following a Thursday incident.
Largest Ocean Thermal Plan Connects to Grid
On Friday morning, the world’s largest Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power plant was celebrated by Makai Ocean Engineering.
HI-EMA to Receive Nearly $500K in Tsunami Funding
The State of Hawai’i will receive nearly half a million dollars in grant funding to provide support to the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency.
Police Release Aug. 20 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Coast Guard Aircraft Emergency Lands at KOA
A United States Coast Guard C-130 emergency landed at Kona International Airport Friday.
New Interim Dean Announced for Pharmacy School
Dr. Carolyn Ma will be the interim dean of the UH-Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy starting Friday, Aug. 21.
ITO: Nightly Runway Closure for Maintenance
Runway maintenance at Hilo International Airport will increase air traffic over Hilo and Keaukaha.
Ige Signs Emergency Proclaimation in Anticipation of Kilo
Governor David Ige has signed an emergency proclamation as Tropical Storm Kilo inches closer to the islands.
UH-Hilo Researchers Produce Video on Rat Lungworm Disease Survivors
Three researchers worked together on the 54-minute film.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/21/15
Inflationary tilt continues at the summit of Kilauea for the third consecutive day, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Two Mauna Kea ‘Protectors’ Arrested During Maui Protest
Two Mauna Kea “protectors” were arrested during a protest on Maui Thursday.
11 p.m. UPDATE: Kilo Track Nudged Left
This post will be updated throughout the day with the latest info…
HPD Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting
Hawai’i Police Department officers and State Sheriffs attempting to serve a bench warrant were threatened by an individual in a vehicle.
Scientific Study Explores Hawai’i Coral Reefs
In an effort to study and reveal the world’s coral reefs, XL Catlin has announced the launch of a new scientific survey that will explore the health of various coral reefs in Hawai’i.
Flood Advisory Until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island.
Wanted Woman Arrested, Charged
A wanted 19-year-old woman has been arrested and charged by the Hawai’i Police Department.
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign to Begin
The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign will kick off Friday, Aug. 21 and will run through Sept. 7.
Police Search for Wanted Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 33-year-old Shaye K.M. Nishida, who is wanted on warrants.
