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HawaiÊ»i Island Police have located a 25-year-old Puna man who was wanted for outstanding warrants. At 8 a.m., Friday morning, (October 26), police arrested and charged Curtis Brown without incident. Brown was apprehended in Pahoa Village for his 2 outstanding no-bail warrants. Brown was further arrested and charged for Promotion of a Dangerous Drug 3 […]

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The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test along KaunaÊ»oa Drive between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test. Customers are advised to refrain from washing clothes and […]

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Gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.04/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 stations in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.9 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.81/g, according to GasBuddy.

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At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard in the State of Hawai‘i, until sunset […]

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Kona Historical Society presents a free Hanohano O Kona lecture at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct 31) at the West Hawaii Civic Center. Natalie Kurashima is an ethnoecologist with Kamehameha Schools and she’ll be giving a presentation about ethnobotany and ethnoecology on Hawaii Island.

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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 HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) HILO Alternating lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between Mile Markers 3 and 6 on Monday, Oct. 29, through Friday, Nov. 2, from 8 […]

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The HawaiÊ»i Police Department has received complaints of drivers overtaking other vehicles in an unsafe manner on Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Route 200/Saddle Road). One of the concerns has been that drivers are dangerously overtaking other vehicles in areas where two lanes of traffic are headed one direction and a third headed in the opposite […]

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The County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management (DEM) with the concurrence of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted the request of local citizens to extend the thirty (30) day comment period set by Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 343 and by EPA NEPA regulations 40 CFR 6.203(b).

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A 41-year-old male has been arrested by South Kohala Patrol officers following investigations into three criminal property damage investigations. On September 7, 2018, officers working in the South Kohala District received a report of criminal property damage that occurred at the Waimea Ball Park. Officers responded to the scene and discovered that two picnic tables […]

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Officer Joseph Passmore was named the HawaiÊ»i Police Department’s 2018 “Top Cop” by the Law Enforcement & Security Coalition of Hawaii. Passmore, a 12-year veteran officer who is assigned as a patrol officer in the Puna district, was nominated by Major Samuel Jelsma based on two noteworthy incidents, one of which displayed his valor and […]

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The Aloha Exchange Club recognized two officers at today’s (October 25) East HawaiÊ»i “Officer of the Month” luncheon. Officer Melvin Vargas was honored as the July “Officer of the Month” following a nomination by Sergeant BJ Duarte. Sergeant Duarte credits Officer Vargas’ diligent efforts and keen observation with the arrest of two burglary suspects and […]

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The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces an Invitation For Bid has been released for proposals to complete restoration work at the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center. This work is necessary as a result of the eruption and seismic activity that occurred in the lower East Rift Zone from May through August of this […]

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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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The 2018 summit collapse and lower East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlauea Volcano were dramatic and, for many Island of Hawaiʻi residents, tragic events. As with all eruptive crises, these events offered exceptional opportunities to learn more about how volcanoes work and to answer some “bigger picture” questions.

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