News
Police Release May 8 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
DOT, HPD Annual ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i Police Department will launch their annual “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Monday.
Healthy Forest Watershed Initiative Seeks Applicants
Applicants are being sought by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service for forest restoration.
Kealakekua Public Library Renovations Complete
After almost three months of renovations, Kealakekua Public Library will reopen in mid-May.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/8/15
Kilauea summit and Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent activity continue to remain elevated.
PTA Opens Keamuku for Weekend Hunting
Keamuku Training Area at Pohakuloa will be opened by United States Army Officials for feral goat and pig hunting.
Politics Over for Kenoi in 2016
Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi won’t run for any other public office. Kenoi remains embroiled in a controversy over personal spending on his county p-Card.
Mentoring Program Tackles Challenges of At-Risk Boys Head-On
The Boys to Men mentoring program is making an impact on at-risk teen-aged boys at Big Island schools.
Hawaii First State to Mandate Movie Theater Accommodations for Disabled
Gov. David Ige signed a bill May 6 requiring movie theaters statewide to provide accommodations for people with visual and hearing and impairments.
Lawmakers Announce $1.5 Million in Funds for UH Physics Research
Hawai`i’s Congressional Delegation announced May 7 that the University of Hawai`i will receive $1.5 million in funding for research in high energy physics.
Traffic Safety Devices Planned for Waimea
Hawai’i County Traffic Division road crews will install traffic and pedestrian control devices along Kawaihae Road beginning Monday.
Senate Committees Undergo Reorganization
Three Big Island Senators have gained new roles through a recent leadership reorganization at the State Senate.
Hawai’i Police Department’s ‘Police Week’
The Hawai’i Police Department is preparing for its annual Police Week, celebrated this year from May 11 through May 15.
Red Cross Seeks Waikoloa Volunteers
The Hawai’i Red Cross is seeking volunteers in the Waikoloa area.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/7/15
Heightened activity at Kilauea’s summit continues. Two Overlook crater overflows occurred in the past 12 hours, including one that continued as of 7:40 a.m.
FBI Locates Brianne Kirk
Brianne Kirk, 9, has been safely located by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Authorities say Brianne and her father, Brian Kirk, were found in Texas,
Justin Gaspar Named ‘Officer of the Month’
Kona Patrol Officer Justin Gaspar has been recognized as “Officer of the Month” for May for his successful investigative work in two cases.
Schatz Confirmed as DOE Deputy Superintendent
The Board of Education has confirmed Steven Schatz as deputy superintendent for the Hawai`i Department of Education.
