News
Ige Announces Line-Item Vetoes, Will Sign Budget Bill Today
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday, July 6, outlined three line-item vetoes he intends to make to the state budget bill.
Kaʻū Brush Fire Contained
Approximately 14 to 15 acres were scorched during a brush fire in Kaʻū Wednesday afternoon.
Hawaiʻi Police Department Detective Honored with Haweo Award
A detective with the Hawai‘i Police Department was recently honored for his invaluable leadership.
Council Overrides Roth Veto of County Housing Program Revolving Fund Bill
The County Council on Wednesday, July 6, overrode Mayor Mitch Roth’s veto of a measure approved earlier this year that changed language surrounding the uses of the county’s housing program revolving fund.
HFD Responds to Brush Fire in Kaʻū
Hawaiʻi Fire Department has responded to a brush fire in Kaʻū in the Discovery Harbor Subdivision.
Daniel K. Inouye TSA Recovers Unloaded Firearm in Passenger’s Carry-On at Security Checkpoint
Officers with the Transportation Security Administration at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport recently recovered an unloaded 9 mm Glock 19 handgun in the carry-on luggage of a male passenger.
17 Motorists Arrested for DUI
During the week of June 27, 2022, through July 03, 2022, Hawai‘i police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Pāhoa Woman
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a missing Pāhoa woman.
Weekly COVID Update: 516 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 4,381 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 29, bringing the statewide total to 313,076.
Revitalize Puna Event Will Share Progress on Projects Rebuilding After Lava Flow
The County of Hawai‘i’s Disaster Recovery Division and County Council District 4 will host its
quarterly Revitalize Puna community activation on Tuesday, July 12.
Former State Senate Majority Leader Kalani English Sentenced to Federal Prison
A former state legislator has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison for wire fraud.
Police Seek Hilo Runaway
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Ezra Lyn Kirkpatrick of Hilo, who is reported as a runaway.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff for Victims of Illinois Parade Shooting
At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff immediately, until sunset on Saturday, July 9, as a mark of respect for the victims of the Highland Park shooting in Illinois.
Council to Consider Overriding Roth Veto on Housing Program Revolving Fund
A measure that made the language in the county’s housing program revolving fund code more specific as to how it can be used was vetoed by Mayor Mitch Roth. The County Council on Wednesday, July 6, will revisit the issue — and could consider overriding Roth’s disapproval.
Ige Signs 4 Bills to Fight Climate Change
Gov. David Ige signed into law a package of bills that advance the governor’s priorities to fight climate change and transition to a clean energy economy as soon as possible, Ige’s office stated in a news release Tuesday.
DOH: Wastewater Discharge Enters Hilo Bay
Approximately 3,000 gallons of wastewater discharge entered into Hilo Bay Monday evening, the Department of Health reported.
Virtual Hurricane Resource Fairs Happening Later This Month
The Office of Housing and Community Development and Civil Defense Administration will be co-hosting virtual resource fairs on hurricane readiness through July, The County of Hawaiʻi announced.
HPD Identifies Motorcyclist Killed in Honomū Traffic Crash
Authorities have identified a motorcyclist killed in a traffic crash in the Hāmākua District on the Fourth of July as Malvin Reyes of Pepe‘ekeō.
Man Charged With Murder for 1978 Kalapana Death
A 72-year-old man was indicted for murder in a 1978 cold case investigation, the prosecutor’s office stated today, Tuesday, July 5.
