News
Big Island Man Shot in Head, Police Open Attempted Murder Investigation
Detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section responded to the scene and are continuing this investigation.
High Surf Advisory Issued For Big Island Through Mid-Week
There are no closures at this time but be aware that beach and road closures may occur at any time.
Missing Mainland Woman Found on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Police Department thanked the public for providing vital information that resulted in Roth being located.
Kaua´i Again Part of Safe Travels Program as of Monday
Kaua´i had initially enlisted with all other Hawai´i counties as part of the program when it launched in October.
East Hawai‘i Remains Hottest COVID-19 Infection Spot on Big Island
The state’s two-week average is 97 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.8%.
Missing Big Island Teen Located
Hawai‘i Island police report that 13-year-old Chanel Cumlat-Lewis has been found in good health. She was reported as a runaway last month and was located in Puna on April 3, 2021.
HPD Arrests Volcano Man on Gun, Theft, Drug Charges
Edwin W. Lively is in police custody and facing several charges.
Hawaii Youth Symphony to Offer Small In-Person and Online Classes
To enroll and learn more about PMI’s opportunities for every student this summer, you may visit: www.pacificmusichi.org
OHA Announces Release of Two Grants
OHA has committed $250,000 to a Native Hawaiian Teacher Education and Professional Development grant designed to increase teacher recruitment and retention.
Special Olympics Second Virtual Cheer for Champions Fundraiser
Proceeds from this event will help to provide virtual and online programs during the pandemic.
IRS Extends Deadlines
Updates regarding tax relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can be found at IRS.gov.
UH Extends Deadline for Prospective Students
To prepare for fall 2021, prospective students can view a series of New Rainbow Warrior webinars and plan to attend the New Student Orientation.
Volcanoes National Park Launches New Site for Road Updates
Any changes in the schedule due to weather or other reasons, will also be updated on the webpage.
96 New Cases State-wide
A total of 2,011 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 467 people have died.
April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
Agencies like Neighborhood Place of Puna cite factors like poverty and stress as possible contributors to families at risk of Child Abuse and Neglect.
First Images of Freshwater Plumes at Sea
This study included electromagnetic data driven 2D CSEM inversion, resistivity-to-salinity calculation, and freshwater plume volumetric estimation.
Waikoloa Family Affordable Rental Development Breaks Ground
Waikoloa Family Affordable Rental is expected to be complete in the spring of 2023.
Oregon Woman Reported Missing on Big Island
Big Island authorities are searching for a missing woman from out of state.
HPD Performance Survey Offered to Public Through April
Members of the Big Island community are being asked to provide feedback on police performance across the county.
Hilo Veterans Home to Receive Hundreds of Thousands in COVID Relief
The Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo will receive at least $600,000 in estimated federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act and December’s COVID relief law.
