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Hawai‘i Island police chief implements new recruiting efforts to fill 67 officer vacancies
In just four months on the job, Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Ben Moszkowicz has created and implemented a new recruitment effort to fill the vacancies of 67 sworn officers.
2023 Hawaiʻi International Futsal Cup announced
The Hawai‘i parks department has partnered with Hawai‘i Futsal and the WeGo Foundation for the event.
Child & Family Service to host prospective foster parent information session May 18
Child & Family Service Transitional Family Homes program is looking for individuals and families on Hawai‘i Island who are willing to open their homes to children in the community who are unable to live with their families.
Police arrest suspect in Honoka’a attempted murder investigation
Hawai’i Island police have initiated an attempted murder investigation following a shooting incident in Honoka‘a on Tuesday evening that left a 39-year-old man in critical condition.
Big Island Press Club awards scholarships to four students
The Big Island Press Club is Hawai‘i’s oldest press club, protecting the public’s right to know since 1967.
Hawaiʻi Police release driver who thought he hit a pig but killed a pedestrian
Hawai‘i Island police have released the driver of a 2003 Toyota Tacoma who was arrested Sunday night for striking and killing a 40-year-old pedestrian, but continue to investigate the hit-and-run collision that occurred on Highway 11 in front of Glenwood Park in Volcano.
Council holding special meeting for Hawaiʻi Countyʻs proposed $794.3 million FY 2023-24 budget
Hawai‘i County Mayor Mitch Roth has proposed a fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget that includes an estimated $831,663,759 in revenues and appropriations, an increase of 5.8 percent from fiscal year 2022-23.
Hawaiʻi County Council gives favorable recommendation to new sustainability office
A bill that would create a new cabinet-level Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience and a new chapter in Hawaiʻi County code to govern it is moving forward.
Overturned vehicle closes portion of highway in Ka‘ū
Highway 11 is currently closed in both directions by mile marker 40 as first responders work to clear debris.
9 Hawaiʻi Island Students receive $29,000
The students were among 60 recipients, one from each qualifying public and independent school in the state, who received scholarships based on academic achievement, community service and financial need.
Kona Lions Club gives scholarships to Konawaena High School students
The club awarded Mina Taniyama, Ryli Sasaki, Civic Gomes and Torrance Satta-Ellis with a $1,000 scholarship each, and Anuhea Spinola with a $500 scholarship towards a two-year degree or certificate.
Pahoa clinic hosting health fair, blood draw event Friday
The event is sponsored by the Galleri Early Cancer Screening Test.
Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits
The strong winds will persist through at least Thursday night and possibly through Friday.
50th annual Kamehameha Day canoe regatta coming to Kailua Pier
Ka‘ahumanu Place will be closed on Saturday for the annual Kamehameha Day canoe regatta craft fair with exciting vendors, a food booth and more.
Hawaiian Electric finalizes Integrated Grid Plan to decarbonize energy system by 2045
Hawaiian Electric is seeking regulatory approval of its Integrated Grid Plan.
Donna Okinaka named administrator at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center
Okinaka previously served as human resources director at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
FOUND: 1-year-old child missing in Captain Cook
Emma Magana is Hispanic, 2 feet in height with a thin build, approximately 30 pounds with chin-length brown hair and brown eyes.
Work to prevent rockfalls on Waipiʻo Valley Road to begin May 22 — with road closure
Work to prevent rockfalls along Waipiʻo Valley Road on Hawaiʻi Island will begin on May 22 with the road to be closed to all traffic when construction is underway.
Looking good: Hawaiʻi State Sheriffs receive national best-dressed law enforcement award
The State of Hawaiʻi Sheriff Division was named the winner of the 2023 best-dressed public safety award for “Police & Sheriff – Sheriff” by the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors.
132 years after dying in the line of duty, Kohala captain honored during Police Week
Capt. T. N. Simeona, the pound master for the Kohala area on the Big Island near the end of the 19th century, was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 30, 1890. His story was told and his name added to the police memorial wall at the Hilo Police Station on Monday during the Hawai‘i Police Department’s National Police Week ceremony.
