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Public assistance needed in search of 17-year-old runaway girl
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kelis Garmon-Mercado of Hilo, who was last seen Oct. 14 in Hilo.
Kona woman sought in custody interference investigation; she may be with a 5-year-old
Hawai’i Island police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating Tara Lasham, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant and for questioning in a custodial interference investigation involving her 5-year-old daughter, Solenne Grimes.
County to launch parking fee pilot program at popular West Hawai‘i beach park
Hawai‘i County is launching a one-year pilot program to implement a non-resident parking fee at Kahaluʻu Beach Park, effective Dec. 1.
Puna man faces attempted murder charge following domestic incident
A Puna man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly firing a weapon at an occupied vehicle on Friday afternoon.
Alert: Triennial training exercise of simulated disaster to be held Oct. 19 at Hilo Airport
The triennial exercise tests the Hilo Airport’s personnel response procedures and capabilities outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan during a disaster.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Oct. 15-21
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Oct. 15-21.
Former West Hawai‘i police officer honored for solving Kona thefts
A former West Hawai‘i police officer recently received honors for his diligent efforts in solving two thefts in Kona.
FEMA to reimburse Hawai’i County $1.2 million for expenses fighting 2021 Mana Road fire
The 2021 Mana Road fire in Waimea started on July 30, 2021 and burned more than 40,000 acres of state and private land, including the Parker Ranch, over several days on the BIg Island.
Report: State of Hawaiʻi has highest earning hotel businesses in country
State of Hawaiʻi hotel businesses make the most revenue overall in the country, with each business raking in $25.8 million on average per year, according to Hotel Tech Report.
Vulcan Challenge raises more than $160,000 for UH-Hilo athletics programs
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is 2-0 when it comes to meeting its fundraising goals in the Vulcan Challenge.
Motorcyclist dies after rear-ending truck in Hilo; second Big Island traffic fatality on Sunday
The operator of the 2019 Honda motorcycle was unresponsive at the scene. He was transported to the Hilo Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m. on Oct. 16.
Traffic Alert Update: Kanoelehua Avenue has been reopened Sunday night
Motorists are advised to avoid Kanoelehua Avenue between Lanikaula Street and Kawili Street in Hilo until about 9 p.m Sunday due to a traffic crash.
18-year-old dies from injuries sustained in crash in Captain Cook
Police have identified the teen who died in the single-car crash on the Big Island as Maui Kamokukaulanaina Easton Marley Ellis-Noa.
Homelessness on public recreation land on Oʻahu an ongoing problem with few solutions
The growing population of homeless people have reduced the desire for the public to enjoy the Sand Island State Recreation Area on Oʻahu due to “loose dogs, frequent fights and other misconduct” associated with squatters.
Napo‘opo‘o Road now open between Leke Place and Two Track Drive in Captain Cook
The roadway, between Leke Place and Two Track Drive, is open again after being closed earlier in the day because of a vehicle crash.
UH researchers: Half of Earth’s coral reefs face death by 2035 in worst-case scenario
By 2055, it is projected almost all of the world’s coral reefs, or 99%, will face unsuitable environmental conditions.
Community meeting scheduled to discuss proposed improvements at Waiākea Uka Park in Hilo
The meeting will focus on the draft environmental assessment for implementation of the Waiākea Uka Park Master Plan.
New water service installation to impact traffic on part Highway 130 in Puna
Crews will be working on a portion of the highway from Paradise Drive to Orchid Land Drive.
Hawaiian sea cucumbers being cultivated for export and fishpond restoration on Kauaʻi
A NOAA grant is funding the Kaua‘i Sea Farm in Kalāheo to cultivate the Hawaiian sea cucumber as a high-value export product and to restore fishponds.
Firefighters extinguish blaze at structure in Puna
Fire personnel were able to extinguish the blaze by midnight.
