News
Tuesday Morning Water Shut-Off in Hilo
Water will be temporarily shut off in a portion of the South Hilo area Tuesday morning by the Department of Water Supply.
Scheduled Lane Closures May 26-29
The Department of Transportation has released its weekly list of Big Island road closures.
Flags at Half-Staff on Memorial Day
Governor David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and Hawai’i state flag fly at half-staff Monday.
Police Charge 18-Year-Old With Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged 18-year-old Forrest Keesler with second-degree murder following the death of a 47-year-old man Saturday morning.
Free HVNP Keiki O Hawai’i Nei Summer Program
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is accepting applications for its free Keiki o Hawai’i Nei summer program.
Police Investigate Fern Acres Murder
Hawai’i Police Department detectives are investigating a Saturday morning Fern Acres murder.
Overnight Kaiminani Drive Fire Burns Quarter Acre
An overnight brush fire along Kaiminani Drive in Kona burned a quarter of an acre before being extinguished.
Senator Urges Action on Federal Highway Funds
Hawai`i State Senator Lorraine Inouye is appealing to the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation for funding authorization to continue transportation projects in the state.
Police Release May 22 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
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.
