News
Help USPS ‘Stamp Out Hunger’
The United States Post Office’s 23rd annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ Food Drive is on May 9.
Surf Competition Trials Coming Up at Honoli‘i Beach
The 31st Annual Quiksilver and Big Island Toyota Pro-Am surfing trials are coming up at Honoli’i Beach Park in Hilo on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, waves permitting.
Free Farm Record-Keeping Workshop
A free farm record-keeping workshop will be held in Hawi on May 12. The workshop will aim to help Big Island farmers keep organized and accurate farm records.
FBI Continues Big Island Search for Brianne Kirk
The Federal Bureau of Investigation continues to search for 9-year-old Brianne Kirk, who is reportedly on the Big Island with her non-custodial father.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Statistics for driving under the influence and major accidents remain down in 2015.
HPD Investigates Puna ‘Drive-By’ Shooting
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a “drive-by” shooting that occurred late Monday evening in the Leilani Estates subdivision.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/5/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has reported no significant tilt at Kilauea’s summit. The lava lake Tuesday morning was just below the Overlook Crater rim.
Senators Introduce Native Language Bill
Senator Brian Schatz, along with six additional Senators, proposed a Native Language Bill Monday.
HFD: Pahala Brush Fire Under Control
The Hawai’i Fire Department responded just before 12 p.m. Monday to a brush fire in the Pahala area. The fire has since been contained.
KKCC Accepting Pūalu Award Nominations
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 12th annual Pūalu Awards.
FBI Seeking Missing Colorado Child on Big Island
The Honolulu FBI is seeking public help in finding a 9-year-old Colorado girl reported missing who may be with her non-custodial parent on the Big Island.
Agreement Made on Marijuana Dispensary Bill
State Senate and House of Representative conferees came to a compromise on the marijuana dispensary bill Monday afternoon.
Brush Fire Closes Highway 11 in Pahala
A runaway brush fire in the Pahala area of Highway 11 is being attended to by the Hawai’i County Fire Department. Currently, Highway 11 in the area is closed.
Pahoa Business Cited for Permit-Less Operations
A Pahoa business has been issued a Notice of Violation from the Department of Health for operating without a proper permit.
Wanted Hilo Man Arrested, Charged
Kalyp Rapoza, who was wanted on warrants and for questioning in a terroristic threatening investigation, has been located by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/4/15
As of Monday morning, the Kilauea summit lave lake level was close to the rim of the Overlook crater following a weekend of heightened activity.
Final Negotiations Set for Marijuana Dispensary Bill
Select lawmakers will try one final time to work out differences in the proposed medical marijuana dispensary bill.
‘Landlord-Tenant Basics’ Kona Presentation
An information workshop on landlord-tenant basics will be held on May 12 at the Kailua-Kona Library.
Scheduled Lane Closures: May 4-8
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced lane closures for the week of May 4.
Explosion at Kilauea Summit Lava Lake
Kilauea’s summit lava lake experienced a small explosion Sunday as a portion of the Halema’uma’u Crater wall collapsed.
