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Home Catches Fire in Paradise Park

Upon arrival, firefighters found flames self-ventilating from windows on three sides of the home.

West Hawai‘i Transfer Station Closure

Alternate options for household waste and green waste are available to the public.

High Surf Warning Results in Beach Closures

Beach-goers, swimmers and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution if you enter the water.

Helmet that Calls 911 on Impact Wins UH Innovation Challenge

A UH computer science student claimed the top prize for his helmet design called ConTekt. 

HPD Arrests Murder Suspect in Pāhoa

Lee, 55, had been wanted for questioning in the murder investigation of 75-year-old Shingo Honda of Mountain View.

Survivor of Pearl Harbor Shooting Releases Statement

Nakamine was one of three civilians shot Wednesday by a Navy sailor assigned to guard the USS Columbia.

High Surf Prompts Beach Closures

The Civil Defense said additional closures may occur at any time.

Paddler with Damaged Canoe Rescued from Hilo Bay

A Hilo Hawaiian Hotel guest spotted the man waving his arms and paddle in distress near the tip of the breakwall.

UPDATE: Elderly Fern Acres Man Found

HPD will release a photo as soon as one is available. 

Ceremony Honors 78th Anniversary of Attack on Pearl Harbor

The event remembered the 2,390 American casualties of the Japanese attack on Dec. 7, 1941.

High Surf Advisory Issued through Sunday Evening

A large, long period north-northeast swell will build today, peak tonight, and gradually diminish on Sunday.

Man Wanted for Questioning in Murder Investigation

Anyone who may have information about this incident or the location of the suspect is asked to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

HPD Identifies Murder Victim

On the morning of Friday, Dec. 6 an autopsy was performed and Honda was subsequently identified through fingerprints.

Big Island Road Closures

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

High Surf Advisory for Big Island

Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.

Open Hunting at PTA Over Weekend

The check-in for all hunters is at mile marker 35 on Daniel K. Inouye Highway, the PTA front gate.

Big Island Outstanding Warrants

Police ask anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

Investigators say Pearl Harbor Shipyard Shooting Isolated, not Motivated by Terrorism

The gunman murdered two people and injured another before killing himself by way of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The ordeal, start to finish, transpired over only 23 seconds.

Several East Hawai‘i Transfer Stations Closed

Multiple transfer stations across the Big Island are closed Friday. 

Families Mourn Victims of Pearl Harbor Shipyard Attack

On Thursday, loved ones gathered to remember the two lives lost. 
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