News
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Jan. 24, 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.
HPD Mourns Loss of Brother, Sister in Blue
The death of two Honolulu police officers has brought a wave of sadness to all those who wear the uniform.
Catching a Car Thief
As the male driver exited the truck and walked into the convenience store, Officer Lunsford immediately recognized him as a 34-year-old with an outstanding warrant.
Hilo High Senior to Represent State at Youth Senate Program
A Hilo High School senior will be one of two teenagers to represent the state at the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C., this March.
Public Safety’s New Alert System Requires Sign Up
All alerts that were on the Nixle Alert system will end Jan. 31.
DOH Forewarns Companies of New FDA Vaping Policies
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be taking action against companies that make, distribute or sell flavored cartridge or pod-based e-cigarettes.
High Surf Warning Extended to Friday
The National Weather Service has extended the high surf warning for west facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Kohala through Kona to Ka‘u Districts through Friday morning.
Vehicle Hits, Kills Pedestrian in Puna
An unidentified male pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in the Puna District.
VNP Expresses Appreciation to its Volunteers
the park and its nonprofit partners, the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, hosted a lunch and appreciation party for the volunteers.
Learn About Mauna Loa During Volcano Awareness Month
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will host an evening program in the park’s amphitheater on Jan. 29, 2020, from 6–7 p.m in honor of Volcano Awareness Month.
Volcanoes National Park Volunteer Opportunity
Last year, 651 park volunteers contributed 27,568 hours of their time helping the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in various ways.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Wanted Woman
Hawai‘i County Police Department’s Area II Special Enforcement Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating a 29-year-old woman.
DUI Report for Jan. 13-20, 2020
Hawai‘i County Police arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
A high surf warning means large breaking surf, shore break and dangerous currents that could cause significant injury or death.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect
Hawai‘i County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a burglary in Kea‘au.
County Schedules Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The Department of Environmental Management holds these regular collection events, at no charge to the public, so households can conveniently dispose of acceptable household hazardous waste in a manner that protects both public health and the environment.
Local Weatherman Top Finalist for National Award
Big Island resident Michael Phillips and the team of meteorologists that report under the Weatherboy brand are a top-5 finalist in the National Weatherperson of the Year Award.
New Virus Prompts DOH to Issue Medical Advisory
This outbreak now includes more than 300 confirmed infections and several deaths in China.
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.
