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UPDATE: Elderly Woman Missing from Honoka’a Located

Demetria Tabac was last seen Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on Ohai Street in Honoka’a.

HPD Earns CALEA Accreditation Renewal

The Hawai’i Police Department has earned reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc.

Schatz Meets with Refugees in Germany, Jordan

United States Senator Brian Schatz recently traveled to Germany and Jordan, where he met with government leaders and refugees.

Hale Nani Furlough Inmate Reported Missing

Devin Saragosa-Taoy, 24, left for work Monday morning and was supposed to return by 4:30 p.m.

‘Ama’ama Fishing Season Closes in December

‘Ama’ama will be vulnerable between December and March as they enter into peak spawning season.

Dengue Fever Community Meetings Scheduled

The recently announced dengue fever community meetings will begin on Tuesday and run through Thursday, Dec. 3.

Lassner: TMT is the Last

In a letter to Department of Land and Natural Resources Chair Suzanne Case, University of Hawai’i President David Lassner re-confirms that the Thirty Meter Telescope is the last on new soil atop Mauna Kea.

Dengue Fever Count Rises to 92

Four new cases of dengue fever have been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health, increasing the number of infected individuals since September to 92.

Keck Observatory: Eve of 25th Anniversary of First Light

For 25 years, W. M. Keck Observatory has stood on Mauna Kea, with November marking the telescope’s quarter-century anniversary of first light.

Police Seek Man Caught on Video Surveillance

A man caught on surveillance video removing items from a Hilo department store is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.

Scheduled Lane Closures Nov. 23-25

The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.

Dengue Fever Map Highlights Affected Areas

Hawai’i County Civil Defense released a detailed map outlining areas on the Big Island where confirmed, suspected, and negative cases of dengue fever have been reported.

Flash Flood Watch Extended through Late Saturday

The National Weather Service has extended a Flash Flood Watch for the state through late Saturday.

Weekend Lane Closure

Umauma Bridge, along Highway 19, reopened to traffic on Thursday, but ongoing rehabilitation work continues.

CDC Lists Travelers Alert on Big Island Dengue

Those traveling to Hawai’i are being alerted via the CDC that dengue cases have been reported in the islands, however, Dr. Lyle Peterson tells the AP that the risk factor is “minimal.”

Man Located in Stolen Vehicle Charged

The Hawai’i Police Department has recovered a 1999 Toyota pickup truck that was stolen from Honoka’a on Nov. 11.

Congresswoman Gabbard Pays Visit to Paris

Congresswoman Tusli Gabbard traveled to France Friday, visiting memorials around the city and offering condolences with lei on behalf of Hawai’i.

Hawai’i Health Connector Committee Approves Quick Transition

Hawai’i Health Connector’s Executive Committee voted Thursday to accelerate the transfer of the Connector to state authority.

Big Island Dengue Case Count Reaches 88

The dengue fever case count rose to 88 Friday with the addition of eight confirmed cases on the Big Island.

Police Release Nov. 20 Arrest Warrants

The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
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