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Search Warrant of Puna Home leads to 3 Arrests, Drugs
Various drugs were found in a Puna home after the execution of a police warrant, which led to the arrest of two adult siblings and another man on Feb. 10.
Father of Missing Megan May Funderburk Shares New Details Surrounding Disappearance
Family calls in civilian search team to aid in an effort to locate Megan Funderburk.
Man Tests Positive for Coronavirus After Hawai‘i Visit
A Japanese man is being treated for the coronavirus after a recent trip to Hawai‘i.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Feb. 14, 2020
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Search Continues For Missing Fishermen
The fishing grounds in Honuapo are home to cliffs between 10 and 30 feet. The ocean below on that evening saw swells of 8 to 10 feet crashing into the shore, according to a report by the Hawai‘i Fire Department.
Pedestrian Killed in Puna Crash ID’d
A pedestrian killed in a car crash Thursday was struck by several cars while reportedly standing in the middle of the highway near Kea‘au.
Hawaiian Caucus Week Honors Culture, Contributions at State Legislature
It’s Hawaiian Caucus week at the Capitol.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
Brothers Arrested on Drug, Firearm Charges
Two brothers were taken into custody after a search warrant executed on a Hawaiian Ocean View Estates home they were staying at yielded drugs, firearms and ammunition.
Hawai‘i Home to Lowest School Breakfast Participation in US
FRAC’s report finds that fewer than 40 low-income children in Hawai‘i ate school breakfast for every 100 that received free or reduced-price school lunch during the 2018–2019 school year.
HPD Seeks to Identify Theft Suspects
At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, two unknown males entered a facility on Stainback Highway without permission.
New Avocado Pest Identified on Big Island
It has not been determined how the invasive species was introduced in Hawai‘i.
Wind, Surf Advisories for Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Big Island summits and a surf advisory for the windward coast.
Two Fishermen Missing Off Big Island Coast
Police, HFD personnel and the Coast Guard are engaged in a joint rescue operation off the SE coast of the Big Island after two fishermen went missing there.
Discussion to Continue on Relocation of HCCC
The discussion to look into a new location for Hawai‘i Correctional Community Center has moved to the Finance Committee.
One Person Dead After Traffic Accident in Puna
A section of Route 130 near Kea‘au is closed in both directions due to a traffic accident.
Section of Old Saddle Road Reopened
A section of Old Saddle Road will be closed for several hours due to trees on the road.
High Surf, High Wind on Big Island Expected Through Week’s End
Winds this strong will make driving difficult.
UH Research Shows Humidity Declining in Hawaiʻi
Relative humidity is down in certain parts of the state, an impact tied to global warming.
Lane Closure on Hawī Road for Water Service Install
On Feb. 19, there will be one alternating lane with traffic control on Highway 250 near mile marker 21 and junction with Hook Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
