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Police continue search for missing Pa‘auilo woman
Gibson has not been seen or heard from since early November 2023, when a family member went to check on her at her residence in the Kalōpā area off of Highway 19, near the 39-mile marker.
National Park Service completes Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Air Tour Management Plan
The plan provides for the continuation of air tours at reduced levels over the park and within a half-mile of its boundary to protect natural and cultural resources, wilderness, the integrity of Native Hawaiian sacred sites and ceremonial areas, and visitor experiences.
Police seeking Ocean View man wanted on warrant
Dorson Behrendt, who also goes by the name “Buddy,” is described as 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair.
Update: Police find runaway Kaila Harris
Harris is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 120 pounds, with shoulder-length brown hair, brown eyes, and nose piercing.
Police renew request seeking whereabouts of Ocean View woman wanted on warrants
Justina Alves is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo on her left neck area that reads “Ronald.”
Police investigate Kona drowning
The victim was participating in a guided diving tour offshore of the Kailua Pier when he became unresponsive.
Telescope removed from Caltech Submillimeter Observatory atop Maunakea; decommissioning paused until spring
The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory came online in 1987 and was used by scientists at Caltech and other institutions, including almost 200 student and postdoctoral researchers.
Hawaiʻi County officials urge firework safety through New Year’s to prevent brush fires
Persistent drought conditions in some areas of the Big Island are conducive to brush fires starting, spreading rapidly and endangering island communities.
29 Big Island motorists arrested for DUI during week of Dec. 11-17
So far this year, there have been 917 DUI arrests compared with 940 during the same period last year, a decrease of 2.5%.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Dec. 21-27: Holiday concerts and celebrations continue, Winter Solstice events and much more
Christmas is almost here and all around the Big Island, there are many events to make your holidays more brightened.
Task force seizes large amount of illegal fireworks
Aerial fireworks have long been prohibited in Hawaiʻi because of the risk they pose in causing injuries or property damage.
Gov. Green names Mizuno to serve as next leader of homelessness team
John Mizuno will succeed James Koshiba, who laid the groundwork for Gov. Green’s campaign to reduce chronic homelessness and provide housing solutions for the disadvantaged.
A flood advisory issued for portions of West Hawai‘i
At 12:39 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over downslope portions of the North Kona and South Kohala Districts.
Update: Flood Advisory canceled for North Kona, South Kohala
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding is imminent or occurring.
State of Hawaiʻi Issues $750M in general obligation bonds
In preparation for the bond sale, Gov. Green, Director of Finance Luis Salaveria, and other senior state officials met with bond rating agencies that included S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings, to facilitate their review of the state’s credit quality.
High surf advisory for north- and east-facing shores concludes
Onekahakaha Beach Park will remain closed today for debris clearance.
Major land, cash gift for affordable housing in Waimea
One of the largest donations of its kind—282 acres for affordable housing.
Portions of Maunakea, including summit, now part of Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places
The lands, after any necessary revisions or edits to the nomination, will be forwarded by the state to the federal government to be considered for listing the lands on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dec. 21 free talk explores ‘Designing eviction mediation as a tool for violence reduction’
In this talk, participants will dive into dispute resolution solutions that can keep those involved in housing conflicts safe.
Update: Police locate suspect wanted in Waimea assault investigation
An elderly female reported David Manuel Clark grabbed her without permission.