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Cultural Exchange: Students From Okinawa, Japan, Experience Life on The Big Island
Twelve students from Okinawa, Japan, are getting the full Big Island experience this week.
Spencer Park Closed for Water Leak
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation regrets to inform the public that Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula will be temporarily closed beginning Aug. 24, due to a new water line leak.
Urban And Community Forestry Grants Available
DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife invites applicants for the U.S. Forest Service’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant to support forest action plan priorities in urban and community forestry.
Police Renew Request for Info on 2 Wanted Persons
Hawai’i Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance with locating two individuals wanted on outstanding warrants for their arrest. Both men are also wanted for questioning in criminal investigations.
HPD Chief Promotes 3 Lieutenants to Captain Rank
Hawai‘i Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted three employees from the rank of lieutenant to captain, effective Aug. 16, 2022.
Cop on Top Fundraiser For Special Olympics Returns
Big Island police will again be raising funds for Special Olympics athletes for three days later this week.
3 Injured Nēnē Rehabilitated, Released onto Sanctuary
Three nēnē treated for injuries earlier this month were rehabilitated and released into the Hawai‘i Island Nēnē Sanctuary, on the lower slopes of Mauna Kea.
Pono Pledge Video Wins Silver Telly Award
Mayor Mitch Roth and other officials honored three East Hawai‘i residents Monday, Aug. 22, who created and produced a video to share and promote in ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i and English a pledge that asks visitors to be mindful, safe and pono while on Hawai‘i Island.
Earthquake Rattles Near Pāhala
A magnitude-4.0 earthquake rattled six miles east of Pāhala, at a depth of 20 miles below sea level, on Monday evening.
‘Unlikely’ Police K9 Retires After Productive Drug-Fighting Career
The Hawai‘i Police Department announced the retirement of longtime narcotics canine Rory, who retired Friday, Aug. 5.
2 Runaways Located in Good Health
Hawai‘i Island police report that two male runaways were recently located in Puna in separate instances. Both were found in good health.
Fifteen-year-old Connor Uribes was located on Wednesday, Aug. 17 and 14-year-old Alika Togi-Branco was located on Monday, Aug. 22.
Police Looking for Missing Mountain View Woman
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 68-year-old Cynthia Macdonald of Mountain View, who was reported missing.
Volcano Man Faces Felony Charges Following Domestic Incident at Fern Forest Residence
A Volcano man is accused of various offenses related to a domestic incident at a residence in Fern Forest on Aug. 18, 2022.
Second Annual Vulcan Challenge Fundraiser Underway
The fundraiser seeks funds to support the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo athletics department and student-athletes.
Hōlualoa Residents Recount Historic Theater Fire That Charred Town’s Footprint
Neighbors of the historic Hōlualoa Theatre expressed shock, sorrow and disbelief on Monday, Aug. 22, a day after the iconic locale was devastated during a Sunday morning fire.
MEDEX Northwest Graduates First Class From Kona Campus
After being delayed for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, MEDEX Northwest hosted on Aug. 20 a grand opening ceremony for its Kona campus and celebrated its first graduating class from the first physician assistant education program in the state.
Watch: More Videos, Pictures Show Firefighters Battling Blaze That Destroyed Hōlualoa Theater
Big Island Now reporter Tom Hasslinger is following up on the structure fire that destroyed the Hōlualoa Theater building on Sunday morning.
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory is currently in effect for south-facing shores of all islands till 6 p.m.
Update: Missing Man Found Safe
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 75-year-old man who was last seen on the summit of Mauna Loa.
