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Hilo Woman Faces Felony Meth Charges Stemming From Truck Theft
Bosilka Nash was charged in relation to a Dec. 8 theft of a Nissan truck from the University of Hawai’i at Hilo campus, hindering prosecution, and felony methamphetamine charges.
Missing Hilo Woman Found
Hawai‘i police have located 34-year-old Jodi Monet Herstine.
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Brown Water Advisory Issued for Hilo Bay
The Brown Water Advisory previously issued for the island of Hawaii has been canceled; however, a Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Hilo Bay.
Expedition Discovers Rich Coral Life at Marine Monument
Incredibly rich and diverse deep coral and sponge communities are thriving in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, researchers concluded after a 20-day deep-sea research expedition.
Couple Wanted for Forgery Arrested
Hawai‘i Island police reported on Monday, Dec. 13 that they located and subsequently arrested Noland Wilson and Javelyn Tavares, who were wanted in connection with a forgery investigation.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Puna Woman
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a missing Puna woman.
Kalapana Transfer Station Closed for Upcoming Holidays
Kalapana Transfer Station in Puna will be closed in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
150 New COVID-19 Cases, No Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 150 new COVID-19 cases Monday, Dec. 13, bringing the statewide total to 89,379. No new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Couple Partners with HIDOE to Fund $3 Mil for Hawaiʻi Teacher Classroom Requests
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education, or HIDOE, and Salesforce Chair and Co-CEO Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne are partnering to fund $3 million in teachers’ requests for classroom resources created on the education crowdfunding nonprofit DonorsChoose.
November Was a Dry Month for the Big Island
Most of the rain gauges on the Big Island reported below average rainfall totals for the month of November, according to the monthly precipitation summary from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Woman
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a missing Hilo woman.
Hilo Community Players to Present ‘Christmas Cabaret’
Get ready for three festive evenings of dance, stories and performances by the Hilo Community Players during “Christmas Cabaret.”
Puakō Sewage Runoff Leads to Treatment Plant Recommendation
Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo are recommending that a wastewater treatment plant be constructed in Puakō.
Red Cross Continues Damage Assessment Following Storm
The American Red Cross is conducting damage assessments following the Kona Low storm last week.
State Reports 16 New COVID Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 215 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 89,229. Five new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Police Ask for Public’s Help to Locate Missing Puna Man
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in the search for a missing Puna man.
Kapa Art Selected for State’s Art in Public Places Collection
Five kapa artworks by three artists who were featured in a recent Donkey Mill Art Center exhibition were selected to be part of the statewide Art in Public Places collection.
Proposals Sought for Arbor Day Hawaiʻi Programs
The state invites residents to submit proposals for Arbor Day projects and is offering grant funding to support them.
Resources Available for People Impacted by Severe Weather
DLNR Engineering’s Wai Halana website has up-to-date information on floodplain management and flood insurance in the state.
Disaster Relief Period Extended on Big Isle After Heavy Rains
The disaster emergency relief period has been extended for damage caused by the severe storm that impacted the State of Hawaiʻi this week, the Office of the Governor said
