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Man Befriends, Robs Canadian Couple
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has arrested and charged a 31-year-old Pāhoa man with robbery stemming from an incident that occurred Sunday.
Small Craft Advisory for Big Island Waters
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 Releases Names of 25 Wanted Individuals
This is a portion of the the official master list from the department.
HIHS Mobile Spay, Neuter Services to Visit Rural Communities
The Hawai‘i Island Humane Society will be bringing spay and neuter services to pet owners in rural communities later this month.
New Cracks Found in VNP Sea Arch
The Holei Sea Arch overlook in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park closed Wednesday afternoon until further notice due to new cracks and instability observed on the coastal cliffs.
Weekend Road Closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Man Indicted on Sex Assault Against Minor
An indictment is merely an allegation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Revel Race Marathon to Bring Runners to Big Island Roads
Officers will be posted throughout the race and will enforce traffic laws. Expect delays through the area and as always, wear your seatbelt and drive with aloha.
HPD Seeks Help With Ongoing Investigation
Police ask that anyone with information contact Officer Edward Lewis of South Kohala Patrol.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Spotted on Ali‘i Drive Beach
A small beach along Ali‘i Drive was visited by a Hawaiian monk seal Wednesday.
HPA Speaker to Address Issues of Gender, Violence
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy will be hosting a parent learning session on issues related gender, race and violence.
NTSB Releases Preliminary Report into Fatal Kaua‘i Chopper Crash
A preliminary report into the fatal helicopter crash in Kauai last month was released by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Optimism Abounds Going into the 2020 Legislative Session
Lawmakers and Gov. David Ige entered the first day of the 2020 legislative session with optimism and big goals.
HPD Warns Public of Circulating Phone Scams
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is warning the public about reported telephone scam circulating on the Big Island.
Elections Officials Announce Voting by Mail
The Office of Elections will be sending out over 658,000 notification postcards to active registered voters in Hawai‘i.
Viewer Video: Wailuku River After the Storm
Heavy rain brought flooding and road closures to East Hawa‘ii over the weekend. While the storming has stopped, the river and waterfalls are still flowing high and swift.
Joint Legislation Proposed Meant to Improve Lives of Working Class
In a historic collaboration between the House, Senate with support of the governor, lawmakers are going into the legislative session with a joint focus to remove economic obstacles and improve the lives of residents statewide.
Kea‘au High School Qualifies for World Robotics Championship
Kea‘au High School captured the highest award in the high school division at a statewide robotics competition at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo this month, qualifying for the world championship.
