News
Power Restored to all Hawai’i Electric Light Customers
Hawai’i Electric Light crews have restored power to all Big Island customers following outages caused by the weekend storm.
Officer Chaves Named Officer of the Month
Officer Dustin Chaves has been named January’s “Officer of the Month” by the Kona Crime and Prevention Committee.
Body of Missing Kea’au Man Found
The body of a Kea’au man, who went missing on Jan. 1, was found Tuesday afternoon by an opihi picker.
Abuse, Reckless Driving Suspect Turns Himself In
Wanted 21-year-old Isaac Rosa turned himself in to police Monday after being sought after for driving recklessly and abusing a family/household member.
Power Restoration in Pa’auilo Discontinues Water Hauling Service
Department of Water Supply officials say power restoration in Pa’auilo discontinues the need for water hauling service and lifts water restriction advisory.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/7/15
The flow front and south margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow remain stalled as an upslope breakout on the north margin advanced 75 yards since Tuesday.
UPDATE: Repairs Nearly Complete to Electrical Grid
Final electrical repairs in the Wood Valley and Hamakua areas are being made by Hawai’i Electric Light.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Hawai’i Aloha Crew Member
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a mariner who was aboard the Hawai’i Aloha before grounding Saturday morning.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Solving Firearm Theft
Fifteen handguns were stolen and two more were damaged during a December burglary in Kona.
Suspected Drowning Reported in Waipio Valley
The Hawai’i Police Department responded Tuesday afternoon to a suspected drowning in Waipio Valley, where they found 67-year-old James D. Barber unresponsive.
The Kohala Center Receives Federal Farm to School Grant
The Kohala Center has received a federal Farm to School grant that will help schools connect with local producers and teach children where their food comes from.
Flags at Half-Staff Wednesday to Honor Late Rep. Amaral
Flags will fly at half-staff Wednesday at all state offices and agencies in honor of late former State Representative Alvin T. Amaral.
Hawai’i Police Department 2014 DUI Statistics
Traffic fatalities, major accidents caused by DUI, and underage DUI arrests are among the statistics that the Hawai’i Police Department released as improved numbers from 2013.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/6/15
The June 27 lava flow front and south breakout remain stalled, as of Tuesday. The Railroad Avenue access route will be closed for maintenance beginning Wednesday.
Various Military Convoys Scheduled Over the Next Week
Oahu-based services members will convoy between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa Training Area on Jan. 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Hawai’i Electric Light Crews Continue Power Restoration
Hawai’i Electric Light crews continue their efforts Tuesday morning to restore power to the 360 customers who remained without electricity Monday evening.
Gov. Ige Appoints New Directors
Governor David Ige announced Monday the appointments of Elizabeth Kim as Director of Labor and Industrial Relations and Cindy McMillian as Director of Communications.
Search for Missing Hawai’i Aloha Crew Member Continues
The search continues for a missing crew member of the Hawai’i Aloha that grounded over the weekend during this weekend’s storm.
Hilo Man Charged in New Year’s Terroristic Threatening
A Hilo man has been charged with three counts of first-degree terroristic threatening following an incident that occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Police Seek Identity of YMCA Burglary Suspect
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspected linked to an October incident at the YMCA.
