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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.
Police Search for Wanted Kona Man
A man wanted for violating terms of probation is being sought after by the Hawai’i Police Department.
OHA Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Victor is the new Chief Operating Officer at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
All DUI-related statistics remain down from last year’s number, while traffic fatalities have spiked.
6:30 p.m. UPDATE: Hilda Flood Advisory Extended
Hilda will pass far enough to the south of the Hawaiian Islands to avoid a direct impact.
Ali’i Kai Subdivision Park Breaks Ground
A new park in the Ali’i Kai Subdivision broke ground Wednesday. Mayor Billy Kenoi was among the dignitaries present for the ground breaking ceremony.
Police Arrest Suspect in Kurtistown Incident
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested a 50-year-old man who was earlier listed as wanted in connection to an alleged armed robbery in Kurtistown.
HI-EMA, Partners Monitor Tropical Storm Hilda
The Big Island, as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, remained under a Tropical Storm Watch and High Surf Warning, with a Flash Flood Warning to go into effect at 6 p.m.
UPDATED: Captain Cook Man Found Murdered
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that the body of a man located Sunday morning in Captain Cook was murdered.
Public Meetings for New FEMA Flood Maps Start Next Week
The updated maps will help Hawai’i County officials and local residents better identify known flood risks.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.4M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake near the Solomon Islands.
The Food Basket Plans Emergency Assistance
The Food Basket, Hawai’i Island’s Food Bank has made island-wide preparations as potential severe weather threatens the Big Island.
