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Volunteer Youth Group from Puna Earns Top NPS Award for Service in HVNP
A volunteer youth group from Puna has earned a top National Park Service award for its outstanding volunteer service in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Second HPD Officer Placed on Administrative Leave Following Discharge of Firearm
A second Hawai‘i police officer is on administrative after discharging his firearm during an incident in Kona, Thursday afternoon.
Volcano Watch: A Bright Future for HVO’s Geodetic Network
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s geodetic network is actively being upgraded to help scientists monitor and respond to volcanic activity.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Aug. 26, 2022
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly list of outstanding warrants.
New Heights: Cop on Top Returns to Raise Funds And Awareness For Special Olympics Hawai‘i
It takes dedication, effort and sweat — and they have all of them in abundance.
HPD Revises Permitting Process for License to Carry Concealed, Unconcealed Firearms
The Hawai‘i Police Department has revised the permitting process for a license to carry concealed and unconcealed firearms following the Supreme Court’s ruling on a landmark case out of New York.
Flag Order Issued for Former Lawmaker
Gov. David Ige ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the State of Hawaiʻi from sunrise until sunset on Friday, Aug. 26.
New Permitting System Causing EPIC Headaches for Some Users
The county rolled out its Electronic Processing Information Center, or EPIC, permitting system a little more than a year ago to improve transparency, streamline the building permit application and approval process and clear up a backlog of applications.
HPD Identifies Woman Found Pinned Between Car, Gate Post in Kea‘au
Authorities have identified a woman killed in a public accident involving a single motor vehicle in Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision.
UH-Hilo Women’s Soccer Voted Preseason No. 2
The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women’s soccer team set the benchmark last year, laying claim as Co-Pacific West Conference Champions. Now, a target is on their backs.
Police Charge Puna Man For Several Offenses Related to Domestic Incident
A Big Island man faces several charges stemming from a domestic-related incident in Puna.
UH-Hilo Men’s Soccer Adds 11 Newcomers While Navigating Coaching Transition
The 2022 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo men’s soccer team under first-year head coach Garrett Estrin features 11 incoming players to mesh with a dozen returnees from a year ago.
More Details Emerge About Officer-Involved Shooting In Hilo
Ceceilia Cafiero of Hilo was at Hilo Axe Lounge Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23, getting ready for a business mixer there when she saw several police cars coming down Keawe Street in downtown Hilo.
Police Investigating Traffic-Related Death in Hilo
Big Island police are investigating following an early Wednesday morning, Aug. 24, incident in Hilo that left one man dead.
DOH Reports 4 New Monkeypox Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is reporting four additional cases of monkeypox, one of which was identified on the Big Island.
COVID Weekly Update: 282 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 2,219 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Aug. 24, bringing the statewide total to 337,737.
Unpermitted Structure Destroyed in Eden Roc Blaze
No injuries were reported following a structure fire in Eden Roc Tuesday afternoon.
19 Motorists Arrested For DUI
Big Island police continue their crackdown on motorists who drive under the influence of an intoxicant.
