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Former Honolulu Police Officer Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
A former Honolulu police officer was arrested for sexual exploitation of a child, the U.S. Department of Justice stated in a news release Friday, June 3.
First Responders Converge at PTA for Fire Training
U.S. Army’s Garrison Pōhakuloa Training Area hosted a five-day combined agency wildland fire training seminar recently in preparation for the hot and dry summer conditions on the horizon for Hawai‘i Island.
2 West Hawaii Officers Honored for Outstanding Police Work
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recently honored two Hawai‘i Police Department officers as Officer of the Month for February and April during an awards ceremony at Huggo’s on the Rocks in Kona on Wednesday, May 4.
Weekly Road Closures: June 4-10
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly road and lane closure list for June 4-10.
No Injuries Reported in Unoccupied Structure Fire
No injuries were reported in a Friday afternoon fire that destroyed an unoccupied structure on Uau Road in Kea‘au.
Hele-On is Now Fare-Free
Hawaiʻi County Mass Transit Agency announced that Hele-On service is now fare-free through Dec. 31, 2023.
Māmalahoa Highway in Captain Cook Open
Mamalahoa Highway, near mile marker 105 in Captain Cook, is open.
Hurricane Lane Repairs in Laupāhoehoe Slated to Begin Next Week
A portion of Hawaiʻi Belt Road in Laupāhoehoe is scheduled for repairs after sustaining damage during Hurricane Lane in 2018.
Hilo Man Sentenced to 10 Years Prison for Sex Assault Offenses
A Hilo man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading no contest to sexual assault offenses that occurred between May and August of 2021.
TMT Quashes Permit, Plans to File for a New One, Which Would Restart Public Process
The Thirty Meter Telescope filed a notice of cessation for its pollutant discharge permit, which authorized discharges of storm water associated with telescope construction.
DOH Identifies 1 Probable Case of Monkeypox on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified one probable case of monkeypox in a Hawaiʻi resident.
DOH Approves Reopening of Sumo Deli
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch issued Sumo Deli a green placard and approved its reopening after a follow up inspection found that all the critical food safety violations were corrected.
Volcano Watch: What Other Volcanoes are Currently Erupting on Earth?
Kīlauea, one of Earth’s most active volcanoes, has been on the Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program list of erupting volcanoes since the current summit eruption began on Sept. 29, 2021.
Schatz Conducts Field Hearing on Big Island For Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, a Hawai‘i Democrat, was in Hilo on Thursday to conduct a field hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs titled “Upholding the Federal Trust Responsibility: Funding and Program Access for Innovation in the Native Hawaiian Community,” focusing on federal resources for the Native Hawaiian community.
Big Island Job Openings: Featured Openings From May 24 to June 4
Big Island Now’s featured jobs from May 24 to June 4, 2022. Add your job listings.
IRONMAN to Hold Half-Distance Qualifying Race for October Triathlon This Weekend
The IRONMAN World Championship will be conducting a half-distance qualifying race this weekend for athletes vying to compete in the 2022 triathlon in October.
Sunscreen Bill Still Alive, but Some Councilmembers Say it Needs More Work
The Council during its regular meeting Wednesday voted 6-2, with Councilman Tim Richards absent and members Ashely Kierkiewicz and Sue Lee Loy voting no, to approve the first reading of Bill 167, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of non-mineral sunscreens on the Big Island, unless prescribed by a health care provider, beginning Dec. 1.
Portions of Richardson Ocean Park to Be Closed For Construction
Portions of a popular beach park in Hilo will be closed beginning next week because of construction work.
