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Hawaiʻi County outstanding warrants as of June 23, 2023
The Hawaiʻi Police Department provided the following random list of 25 people with outstanding misdemeanor or traffic warrants as of June 23, 2023. It is just a fraction of the 4,000 outstanding warrants in the county.
Draft environmental assessment released for using modified mosquitoes to save native birds on Kauaʻi
The draft environmental assessment was made public for the use of Wolbachia-based incompatible male mosquitoes on Kauaʻi to stop the spread of avian malaria that is decimating native forest bird populations.
Calling all artists: Vibrant Hawaiʻi joins One Nation One Project initiative
Vibrant Hawaiʻi has been selected to join the second cohort of One Nation One Project, a national initiative that focuses on the transformative power of the arts to heal and strengthen communities.
New agreement: Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation to remain with UHA Health Insurance network
A new three-year agreement keeps Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation, with five public hospitals on the Big Island, as part of the UHA Health Insurance network of participating providers.
Volcano Watch: What is the highest elevation reached by Halemaʻumaʻu lava on Kīlauea?
The highest level of lava in the past two centuries on KIlauea was reached in the first few months of 1894, according to the most recent Volcano Watch.
County of Hawaiʻi announces 2023 Fourth of July celebrations
The County of Hawaiʻi will have fireworks in Hilo and Kona and many other events to celebrate the country’s birthday.
First phase of Waipiʻo Valley Road work almost done; access will remain limited
The first part of a three-phase project to repair Waipiʻo Valley Road and make it safe from falling rock is nearing completion, but access will continued to be limited under Hawai’i County Mayor Mitch Roth’s amended emergency proclamation.
Keauhou Canoe Club awards two scholarships
Two Hawai’i Island graduating seniors are claiming the 2023 scholarships from Keauhou Canoe Club (KCC). Kianni Dodson and Noa Riznyk received $2,000 during a presentation at the club’s birthday potluck at the KCC canoe halau. Kianni Dodson won the James F. Rodgers Academic Achievement Scholarship and plans to attend Hawaii Pacific University and major in […]
Police are looking for missing endangered Hilo man
The Hawai‘i Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eugene Buckman, 72, of Hilo who was reported missing on June 3. Buckman is described as having a light complexion, 5 feet, and 8 inches., and weighs around 190 pounds, with brown shaved hair, white beard, and brown eyes. Buckman also walks with […]
Gov. Green returns to Hawai‘i Island where he practiced medicine to sign health care bills
On Thursday, Gov. Josh Green came to Hawai‘i Island — where he worked as an emergency room doctor — to sign his first health bills as the state’s leader.
2 men charged with Merrie Monarch Festival office burglary, squatting at closed business
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged two men for breaking into the Merrie Monarch Festival office in Hilo and stealing numerous items valued at more than $2,700, including eight replica medals of King Kalākaua.
Local artists jam for World Make Music Day in Kona
Make Music Hawaiʻi hosted live performances in Hilo and Kona on June 21 in celebration of Make Music Day.
Urgent call for volunteers: help feed keiki, teens this summer with Project Hawaiʻi
Project Hawaiʻi is urgently seeking volunteers in Hilo and Kona to help feed keiki in need this summer.
Top 20 things to do on the Big Island June 22-28: KATCHAFIRE, Kona marlin tourney, Hilo Pride Weekend
The Top 20 things to do on the Big Island for the week of June 22-28 includes: KATCHAFIRE, Kona marlin tourney, Hilo Pride Weekend and Keller Williams. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Replica medals stolen from Merrie Monarch Festival office in Hilo found, 2 men arrested
The men were found squatting at a closed business on Hualani Street.
Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing Waimea woman
The woman last had contact with her family on April 28 at Kawaihae Harbor.
3 people seriously injured in head-on collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Big Island
A head-on collision that occurred Tuesday morning on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near the 26 mile-marker left three people seriously injured.
Proposed Hawaiʻi County office of sustainability, climate moving forward
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday voted 5-1 to approve first reading of Bill 48, which would create a new Hawai’i County Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience to help the Big Island weather the storm of climate change.
