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County Reopens Greenwaste Collection at Big Island Transfer Station
For more information, contact the Solid Waste Administration office.
HPD Releases Weekly Arrest Warrants: April 9, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Hawai‘i Island Renters Behind on Utility Bills Urged to Seek Help Through New County Program
Millions of dollars in federal assistance to households behind on rent and electric bills will be available through the Hawai‘i County Emergency Rental Assistance Program starting Monday, April 12.
What’s That (Seismic) Noise?
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) uses dozens of seismometers to locate individual earthquakes and identify signals that are related to faulting and magma movement within our volcanoes.
Pua Wong Walks Road to Recovery After Traumatic Mauna Kea Accident
After nearly dying on the slopes of Mauna Kea following a sledding accident, Big Island woman Pua Wong is slowly reclaiming her life.
Authorities Search For Wanted Ka‘ū Woman
Hawai‘i County police are searching for a wanted Big Island woman.
Firearm Found in Carry-On Luggage at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Wednesday, April 7, found a firearm in the carry-on luggage of a departing passenger.
KTA to Host Mass Vaccination Clinic in Hilo Friday
KTA Super Stores is hosting its All Together Now Community Vaccination Clinic on Friday in Hilo.
DWS to Close Hilo Road For Water System Work
The County of Hawai‘i’s Department of Water Supply (DWS) has announced a road closure on multiple days over the next two weeks.
Hawaii COVID Cases Jump by Nearly 50 From Wednesday Total
Three new COVID-related deaths were also reported.
HPD Seeks to Identify 4 Theft Suspects
HPD has requested the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals, all of whom were allegedly involved in two separate thefts at stores in Waimea and Waikoloa.
Hawai‘i Rainbow Rangers Fully Operational With Trained Enforcement Personnel By May
Hawai‘i Rainbow Rangers (HRR) has assumed full animal control duties with Hawai‘i County as of April 1.
Senate Confirms Jeffrey Ng as Family Court Judge in 3rd Circuit
The Hawai’i State Senate voted to confirm Jeffrey W. Ng to fill a judicial position in the District Family Court of the Third Circuit. His term of office will be for six years.
Testimony Given in Manslaughter Case of Kona Visitor
The trial of a Pennsylvania man charged with manslaughter after a fatal confrontation in Kailua-Kona last month is underway.
FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths
Beginning April 12, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will start taking applications for the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Policy which will help ease some of the financial stress and burden of the coronavirus by providing financial assistance for funeral expenses relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Policy could provide up to […]
HPD Seeks Help Locating 6 Runaways
Hawai‘i Police is renewing their request in asking for the public’s assistance in locating six runaways.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Wanted Waikoloa Man
Hawaiʻi Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Waikoloa man wanted on an outstanding warrant.
Statewide COVID Totals Slowly Receding in Recent Days
The state’s two-week average is 93 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
Officer, Firefighter of Year Honored by Aloha Exchange Club
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Joshua Willing as 2020 Officer of the Year and Hawai‘i Fire Department Battalion Chief Keoki Brown as Firefighter of the Year in recent ceremonies.
Fire Destroys Unoccupied Wooden Structure in Puna
No injuries were reported after a structure fire in Puna Tuesday afternoon, April 6.
