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Schatz Secures $1.1 Mil for New ROTC Program at UH-Mānoa
US Sen. Brian Schatz helped secure $1.1 million for for a first-ever Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
GE Tax Surcharge Coming to Hawai‘i County, Tax Filings to Open Jan. 2
DOTAX has also announced updates and changes for 2020.
Big Island DUI Statistics: Dec. 23 to Dec. 29
So far this year, there have been 1,080 DUI arrests compared with 1,088 during the same period last year.
High Surf to Bring 15-Foot Waves to West Hawai‘i
A high wind advisory also remains in effect for Big Island summits and a small craft advisory has been issued for Big Island waters.
State Grant-in-Aid Process Opens to Nonprofits
The deadline to submit grant applications is 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 2020.
Hilo Woman Faces Array of Drug, Traffic Charges After Running From Police
At approximately 3:30 a.m. Friday, South Hilo Patrol officers observed a suspicious vehicle within the parking lot of a business on Maka‘ala Street.
Family Foundation Bolsters Forest Restoration
TNC has removed all feral animals, cleared 620 acres of invasive weeds, restored 350 acres of pastureland to koa forest and planted 5,700 native fruit trees and shrubs.
Wind Advisory Forecast for Big Island
A wind advisory for the summits means that sustained winds of at least 45 mph, or gusts of at least 55 mph, are expected.
HPD Searching for Missing Kea‘au Girl
Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Victim in 2-Vehicle Crash Identified
A 43-year-old Kamuela woman who suffered severe injuries during a two-vehicle collision on Friday has been identified.
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.
3 West Hawai‘i state beach parks to close early on New Year’s Eve
Three West Hawai‘i state beach parks will close early on New Year’s Eve in an effort to deter fireworks in the area.
Police Confirm No Survivors in Kaua‘i Helicopter Crash
All passengers aboard a helicopter that crashed a couple days ago in Kaua‘i are now confirmed to be dead by Kaua‘i Police Department Saturday afternoon.
Woman involved in Head-On Crash Flown to O‘ahu
A woman was transported to Queen’s Medical Center on O‘ahu after a head-on collision on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway by Waikoloa, Friday afternoon.
Officials ID Pilot, 2 Passengers in Kaua‘i Helicopter Crash
The pilot and two passengers on board the helicopter that crashed in Kaua‘i have been preliminarily identified, according to the flight manifest.
Firefighters Contain, Extinguish Pepe‘ekeo House Fire
No injuries were reported after an early morning house fire in Pepe‘ekeo.
Big Island Lane Closures: Dec. 28-Jan. 3
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced road closures for the week of Dec. 28-Jan. 3.
Recovery Efforts for Downed Kaua‘i Helicopter Resume Today
The remains of six individuals were recovered Friday afternoon at the site of the helicopter wreckage in Kōke‘e near Nu‘alolo on Kaua‘i.
Community Prays for Benny Boy’s Safe Return
Dozens of people wept and prayed together at a home in Keaukaha, pleading to God for the safe return of 6-year-old Benny Boy Rapoza.
