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Hawaii Police have confirmed the arrest of missing extended furlough inmate Shawn Kaawa. He will be held in police custody over the weekend and eventually returned to the Hawaii Community Correctional Center (HCCC).

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MEDIA RELEASE PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — MAMALAHOA (HWY 190) — 1) PUUANAHULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closures on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) in both directions between Mile Marker 20 and Mile Marker 22, over a twenty-four hour period, seven days […]

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Military units are scheduled to conduct various types of training here in May 2017 that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities. This monthly schedule is produced to alert neighbors of upcoming training activities that are louder in nature and may be heard or noticed outside the military installation. This information is provided […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday (April 29), in PapaÊ»aloa. At about 3:35 p.m., police were investigating a disturbance at a residence when they encountered a man wielding a loaded crossbow. One officer fired several shots, resulting in the death of the man. The man’s name is being withheld […]

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Hawaii County through Sunday. Winds from the South are expected to reach 15-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. The strong winds can send trees, branches and other objects into roadways, power lines and/or equipment. Winds this strong can damage roofs and cause flying debris […]

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If you love your fresh-caught local lobster or Kona crab, remember the closed season for ula (spiny lobster), ula papapa (slipper lobster) and Kona crab runs from May 1 through the end of August. During that time it’s illegal to take, possess, or sell these shellfish.

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This is a Winter Storm and Flash Flood Watch message for Friday, April 28 at 3:45 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the summits of Hawaii Island starting Saturday. In addition, a Flash Flood Watch for Hawaii Island is now in effect through the weekend. A Flash Flood Watch […]

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The listed individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants. Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.

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Missing Person Elizabeth Halualani has been located in good health

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South Hilo Community Police Officers partnered up with the Goodwill ʻĀina Keepers this morning (April 28) to cover up graffiti on buildings in Hilo. Officers and volunteers provided a fresh coat of paint for the old Bayfront Motors building at the intersection of Kamehameha Avenue and Pauahi Street and to the Spencer’s Health and Fitness […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police are searching for a 14-year-old Hilo boy who was reported missing. Jaime Swain-Agcalon was last seen in Hilo on Sunday, April 2, 2017. He is described as Japanese-Filipino, 5-foot-5, 145 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing an orange and gray tank top, black shorts, and […]

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Big Island police are investigating a series of suspicious fires that have burned in the Kaʻū district over the last several days. On Tuesday (April 25), the HawaiÊ»i Fire Department responded to two separate fires. One was on the Moula Road near a Macadamia Nut field and the second was on the Old Cane Haul […]

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The Aloha Exchange Club of East HawaiÊ»i recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer Thomas Chun-Ming on Thursday (April 27) as the East HawaiÊ»i “Officer of the Month” for April. On March 27, 2017, Officer Chun-Ming was patrolling the HonomÅ« area following a recent increase in property crimes when he received information about a suspicious vehicle in […]

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Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged Eric Wilson Jr. for additional offenses in connection with the incident involving the theft of a County Of Hawaiʻi Mass Transit vehicle occurring on Monday (April 24).

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