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HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Feb. 21, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Department provided additional names of those wanted on outstanding warrants.
Decommissioning Plans for 2 Maunakea Telescopes Underway
The decommissioning of two telescopes on University of Hawaiʻi-managed lands on Maunakea is tentatively scheduled to be completed by 2023.
KPD Arrest Mother of Missing Idaho Children
Vallow’s bail has been set at $5 million, and she will now face extradition back to Idaho.
Campers Believed to Have Started Small Brush Fire in South Kohala
Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of a brush fire at 10:53 a.m. by mile marker 8 on Akoni Pule Highway.
Washington Man Suspected of Murder Remains in Custody
A man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody as authorities determine whether to proceed with charges or release him.
Schatz Seeks Federal Support in Fighting Avocado Lace Bug
US Sen. Brian Schatz is requesting immediate support from the Secretary of Agriculture to help control and eradicate the invasive avocado lace bug threatening Hawai‘i farmers.
High Surf, Small Craft Advisories Remain in Effect
Several advisories and a warning remain in effect for the Big Island through tonight to Friday.
Aviation Training Scheduled at PTA
Heightened aviation training is scheduled at US Pōhakuloa Training Area next week.
Local Youth Hunters Invited to Hunt at PTA
A hunt is being offered to youth with a valid PTA hunting permits on Feb. 22-23 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Training Area 1-4 (Humuula).
Greenhouse Construction Bill Passes Third Reading in House
Testifiers in support of HB 2192 stated that the bill is necessary to support local producers to make farming more profitable and productive across Hawai’i.
Police Arrest Husband for Murder of Woman in Waikoloa
Detectives with the Area II Criminal Investigation Section are continuing this investigation. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Gale Warning for Big Island Waters
It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
Federal Funding Coming to Kona International Airport
The Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole is set to receive $3.7 million in federal funding for safety improvements, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday.
Applicants Sought for 3rd Circuit Court Grand Jury Counsel
The 3rd Circuit Court is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Hilo and Kona.
KCH Unveils New Operating Rooms
Kona Community Hospital is celebrating the makeover of the facility’s three operation rooms.
DUI Arrests for Week of Feb. 10-16
During the week of Feb. 10, 2020, through Feb. 16, 2020, Hawaiʻi Police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Body Discovered in Area Where a Woman Was Reported Missing
Police have responded to the report of a female body in the Waikoloa area — the same area where a woman was reported missing, officials confirmed this morning.
