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Boater Rescued After Vessel Run Aground
On Monday at approximately 5:33 p.m., Hawai‘i Fire Department received a report of a vessel aground at the bottom of Wainaku Scenic Point and Honoli‘i Beach Park.
HPD Arrests 15 For DUI on Big Island
Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant were under the age of 21.
New Maunakea Administrative Rules Unpacked
In all cases where an activity is prohibited, an exemption may be requested by applying for a special use permit.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i, ‘Only a Matter of Time’
In all likelihood, officials won’t know the virus has entered the state until it’s already crossed Hawaiian borders.
Police Say Tip Led to Capture of Suspect
A tip resulted in a check of Kukuau Street, where police spotted the suspect. He began running and was later captured about a block away from the sighting.
Quality of Life Arrest Projects in Hilo
The arrest is part of projects police say are continuing in the downtown area of Hilo, specifically targeting areas of concerns raised by the community.
Police Arrest Kona Man on Theft, Forgery Charges
On Friday, detectives and special enforcement officers served a search warrant at a residence in Kailua-Kona.
HVNP to Screen Film on Japanese Internment During WW2
Most people are unaware that Kīlauea Military Camp in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park was also used as a Japanese internment camp during World War II.
Earthquake Shakes Kīlauea’s South Flank
The earthquake was centered about 7.5 miles southeast of Kīlauea caldera near the Hōlei Pali area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at a depth of 4.8 miles.
DOT Seeks Help Getting Kids Safely to School
Eligible SRTS projects and activities shall directly support increased safety and convenience for students in grades K-8 to walk and/or bicycle to/from school.
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.
HPD Seeks Missing Man With Outstanding Warrant
Police ask anyone who may have seen him or have information on his whereabouts is asked to call Officer Shane Hanley of the South Hilo Patrol Division.
Fire Training Exercises Set for KOA
There will be two training fires daily at approximately 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Emergency Assistance for Native Hawaiians Now Available Via Grant
This program will address unexpected crises that impact Native Hawaiians such as loss of income, loss of employment by layoff and debilitating illness or injury.
Hawaiian Ethos to Open Waimea Dispensary Tuesday
Medicinal selections will be comparable across all sites, though there may be some variation in available products between the Kona and Waimea dispensaries.
Volcanic Activity Didn’t Contribute to Dinosaur Demise, Study Says
What killed the dinosaurs? It wasn’t volcanic activity, or at least that wasn’t a primary factor, according to a new international study.
February Flight Plans at VNP Announced
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following upcoming flight plans for February 2020.
HPD Captain Named Leader for an International Investigators Association
Capt. Gregory Esteban has received the honorable distinction of being elected to a two-year term as President of the International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA), an organization with over 2,600 members.
Have Fun, Stay Safe the Super Bowl Weekend
Super Bowl LIV with San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs is a mere 24 hours away and the Hawai‘i Police Department is encouraging people to make their own game plan that prevents drunk driving.
USDA Summer Food Service Program Seeks Sponsors
The USDA is seeking sponsors on all islands to help provide free meals for children in low-income communities during the school break.
