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Missing Teen Located
Hawai’i Island Police reported that 16-year-old Donald Soares IV, who was reported as a runaway, was located in Laupahoehoe in good health.
Weekly Lane Closures: Feb. 19-25
The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly road and land closures for the week of Feb. 19-25. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Police Looking For Missing Ō‘ōkala Teen
Hawai’i Island Police are searching for 16-year-old Donald Soares IV of Ō‘ōkala, who was reported as a runaway.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Feb. 18, 2022
Hawaiʻi Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Temporary Closure Scheduled for Tennis Courts at Keaʻau Park
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the temporary closure of the tennis courts at Herbert Shipman Park, located in Keaʻau.
2 Deaths, 485 New Cases Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 485 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 233,640. Two new fatalities were reported.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Man
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a man who was reported missing.
DPS: 4 Inmates at HCCC Test Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Thursday, Feb. 17, reported four COVID-19 positive test results among inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Volcano Watch: Something New From Something Old — A New Geologic Map of The State of Hawaiʻi
The original purpose of geologic mapping in Hawaiʻi was to understand the distribution of groundwater and soils to support agriculture. But as geologic maps have been developed over time, they’ve provided basic information on how the Hawaiian Islands evolved, the workings of individual volcanoes and the relative degree of long-term hazards posed.
Flood Advisory Issued For The Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the Big Island.
Tons of Food, Tons of Aloha: Honoka‘a Meal Program Marks 3rd Anniversary
Each week, a small battalion of volunteers not only battles food insecurity in the Honoka’a area, more importantly, it’s building community.
Police Seek Ocean View Woman Last Heard From in August
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for help from the public with finding a missing Big Island woman.
Hilo Community Chorus Seeks New Artistic Director
The Hilo Community Chorus wants to get back together to sing again.
Andoh Committed to Steering Mass Transit, Hele-On System to The ‘Next Level’
John Andoh says he was hooked on public transportation at a young age.
Ige Nominates Big Island Engineer to Serve on State BLNR
A Big Island engineer is among several people from throughout the state picked by Gov. David Ige to serve on the Hawai’i Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Kapoho Road Striping Scheduled
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works Traffic Division will begin striping operations on Highway 132 between Mile Marker 7 and the intersection of Highway 137.
Ocean View Man Accused of Sex Assault Involving a Minor
An Ocean View man is slated to make an initial appearance in Kona District Court today on charges relating to sexual assault of a minor.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Spencer Beach Park
A brown water advisory has been issued for Spencer Beach Park .
91 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 650 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 233,155.
