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County Council Approves 5-Year Contract for HPD’s Body Camera Program
On Wednesday, Hawai‘i County Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing HPD to enter into a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., which allows for the acquisition of body cameras and provides maintenance and cloud-based storage at the price tag of $1.8 million.
New Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Infections Detected on Multiple Islands
It’s important that forest goers clean their boots, vehicles, and equipment of any dirt and soil, as well as spray with a 70% alcohol solution to ensure they are not transporting the fungus that causes ROD.
DOH Reports 5 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
Hawai‘i Department of Health officials reported five new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 744.
Public Asked to Keep Lookout for Runaway Teen
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy who as been reported as a runaway.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Runaway Teen
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who has been reported as a runaway.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Wanted Man
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted for questioning in multiple traffic crimes.
Libraries to Provide Access to Computers by Reservation
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) will now offer access to public computers by reservation at all library branches, starting today.
HFD to Search 1 More Day for Woman Who Disappeared Offshore of Old As
Hawai‘i Fire Department will continue its search for Clare Maney today.
All Members of Carbon Nation Headed Back to Mainland
All 21 members of Carbon Nation have boarded a plane and are headed back to the mainland after violating Gov. David Ige’s quarantine order.
Restoration Road Plans in Kīlauea Recovery Announced
Hawai‘i County has announced road restoration plans in order to facilitate long-term recovery and resilience in Puna following the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.
Testifiers Express Urgency to Address Child Sex Trafficking on Hawai‘i Island
The pervasiveness of child sex trafficking dominated the comments among testifiers during Hawaii County Council’s public safety committee meeting this morning.
WCA to Host Candidate Forums For Three Big Island Races
The Waimea Community Association will host virtual candidate forums next week as local primary elections approach.
HI Library System Offers Virtual Summer Reading Program
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2020 Virtual Summer Reading Program began Monday and runs through August 31.
HPD Warns of Cell Phone Payment Scams
The public is reminded to never provide any personal information over the phone or online.
HFD Searches for Another Missing Person Off Hawai‘i Island’s Shores
The search for a missing person offshore of Old Kona Airport Park picked up again today at sunrise.
Big Island Public Pools to Remain Closed Indefinitely
Mayor Harry Kim recently issued an Emergency Rule that reopened most businesses, operations, and activities across Hawai‘i County, but public swimming pools didn’t make the list.
Interisland Travel Returns, Not Necessarily Indefinitely
It would likely be weeks before any restrictions would be reapplied to travel between islands, but circumstances that could cause such a disruption do exist.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Finding Woman in Need of Medical Attention
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a Kailua-Kona woman who’s been reported missing and is in need of medical attention.
