News
Traffic Advisory: Military Convoys to Pohakuloa Beginning August 19
HPD escorting Oahu-based soldiers from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa via Queen K., Waikoloa and Saddle roads.
Forecasters Tracking Trio of Weather Systems in Central Pacific
Tropical Storm “Pewa” is the first cyclone to develop in the Central North Pacific Basin this year.
Police Release List of Wanted Individuals
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a number of individuals wanted for a variety of offenses.
EPA Issues Pesticide Labeling Requirements to Protect Honeybees
The new rules come as the Hawai`i honeybee population struggles to recover. Meanwhile, the EU is implementing a continent-wide ban on “neonicotinoids.”
No Tsunami Threat from 6.8 New Zealand Earthquake
The earthquake, which struck at a depth of 6.2 miles, occurred at 4:31 p.m. Hawai`i-time.
Puna Man Arrested for Murdering Wife Five Years Ago
In 2008, Alexander Gambsky had told Hawai`i Police investigators his wife may have left him due to an affair he had with a co-worker.
State Senators to Conduct Visits Across Big Island
Senate Ways and Means Committee will join the Big Island senate delegation for visits around Hawai`i Island August 20 and 21.
Police Searching for Missing Kea`au Woman
Nina Sabahi, 21, of Kea`au has reportedly been out of contact with family members for more than a month.
Two Die in Hilo House Fire
Two people were found dead inside of a home after fire personnel extinguished a blaze off Wainaku Street in Hilo.
Eviction Looms For Sovereignty Foreclosure Activist
Kale Gumapac vows not to leave when the Sheriff’s Department comes calling to evict him from his home.
Police to Hold Community Meeting in Waimea Aug. 20
South Kohala residents invited to share their concerns at a meeting to be held in the Hawaiian Homes Hall in Waimea.
Police Seeking Puna Man Wanted on Three Outstanding Warrants
32-year-old Matthew Keoni Tilfas is known for having a tattoo of Bugs Bunny on his back.
Police Identify Remains Found by Native Hawaiian Group on Mauna Kea
Remains identified as those of Brian Patrick Murphy, who attempted to scale the mountain against a ranger’s advice in 2007.
New County Jobless Claims Drop
Hawaii County’s new jobless claim filings were fewer than any other county in the state last week.
Isle Gas Prices Still Highest in Nation
Gasoline prices have fallen on the mainland in the past three months, but Hawaii still has the highest gasoline prices in the nation.
Governor to Launch Statewide Pedestrian Safety Month
Accidents have claimed the lives of five pedestrians on the Big Island so far this year.
Anti-GMO Legislation Withdrawn; New Versions Forthcoming
County Councilwoman Margaret Wille today killed her Bill 79, but new versions of the legislation are expected from her and Councilwoman Brenda Ford.
Grant Allows Fire Department to Expand CPR Training
The Big Island department was among six recipients of the latest round of funding from the HMSA Foundation.
Meeting Wednesday on Designating Habitat for Rare Plants
The meeting, the second public airing of the proposal, will be held at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Public’s Help Sought Identifying Man in Surveillance Photo
Police said the man used a stolen credit card in June to purchase two televisions in Kona.
