News
Ceremony Honors 78th Anniversary of Attack on Pearl Harbor
The event remembered the 2,390 American casualties of the Japanese attack on Dec. 7, 1941.
High Surf Advisory Issued through Sunday Evening
A large, long period north-northeast swell will build today, peak tonight, and gradually diminish on Sunday.
Man Wanted for Questioning in Murder Investigation
Anyone who may have information about this incident or the location of the suspect is asked to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
HPD Identifies Murder Victim
On the morning of Friday, Dec. 6 an autopsy was performed and Honda was subsequently identified through fingerprints.
Big Island Road Closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
High Surf Advisory for Big Island
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
Open Hunting at PTA Over Weekend
The check-in for all hunters is at mile marker 35 on Daniel K. Inouye Highway, the PTA front gate.
Big Island Outstanding Warrants
Police ask anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Investigators say Pearl Harbor Shipyard Shooting Isolated, not Motivated by Terrorism
The gunman murdered two people and injured another before killing himself by way of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The ordeal, start to finish, transpired over only 23 seconds.
Several East Hawai‘i Transfer Stations Closed
Multiple transfer stations across the Big Island are closed Friday.
Families Mourn Victims of Pearl Harbor Shipyard Attack
On Thursday, loved ones gathered to remember the two lives lost.
Honoring Career, Contributions of HVO Shining Star
HVO honors the exceptional contributions of a colleague and friend, Asta, who, at the end of this month, will retire.
No Significant Changes in Kīlauea Volcano
Kīlauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at normal. Updates for Kīlauea are now issued monthly.
County Opens Solid Waste Management Plan to Public Comment
The public comment period is now open for 60 days from Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, through February 4, 2020.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
BOE Passes Teacher Pay Increases 7-2
The Hawaii State Board of Education approved the Department’s proposal to provide extra compensation for classroom teachers in three high-need areas: special education, hard-to-staff geographical locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs.
Police Apprehend 2 Suspects Wanted for Variety of Offenses
Both parties were being sought by police and were located at a residence in Volcano on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Multiple Transfer Station Services Closed Due to Staff Shortages
Several solid waste transfer station and service closures in East Hawaii were closed Dec. 5 due to staffing shortages.
Body Found in Orchid Isle Estates Subdivision
Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating the discovery of a body found in the Orchid Isle Estates subdivision last night.
