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The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System on THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. has been CANCELLED.  The state and counties jointly agreed it would be best to cancel the testing to avoid public confusion. Current severe weather conditions may cause area residents to mistake the testing of the siren […]

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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.

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On behalf of the Mahon family, the Hawai‘i Fire Department announces that a Celebration of Life for Fire Captain David Mahon will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2019.

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Publisher’s Note: Hawaii 24/7 will be on hiatus beginning Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Our community calendar will continue to be updated during this time. Should a large event happen (earthquake, tsunami alert, hurricane) we may be able to post an update. For updates on Civil Defense matters, Police or Kilauea Volcano please visit the links […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Police Department Memorial-Wall Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira offered these thoughts at the Police Week Memorial Service Monday (May 13) which took place at the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Memorial Wall in Hilo. “On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a law designating May 15th of each year, as Peace Officers’ Memorial […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Samuel Keohokapu In response to complaints received from the public about possible narcotics distribution in the area of Keauhou Bay and Kahaluu Beach Park, Area II Vice officers concluded a month-long investigation with the arrest of a 47-year-old male. On Wednesday, (May 8), officers arrested Samuel Keohokapu of Pāhoa for promotion of a […]

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The House of Representatives adjourned their 2019 session last week and passed $243.1 million in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 for various projects across Hawai‘i County.

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MEDIA RELEASE A public meeting will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center’s Community Meeting Hale (Bldg. G), 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to discuss work that is about to get underway on the Ali‘i Drive Culvert Replacement Project. The purpose of the project is […]

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MEDIA RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C.– Wednesday (May 8), Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced legislation to better inform the public about the effects that sunscreen chemicals have on coral reefs around the world. The Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019 would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the […]

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Lloyd Akiona HAWAII POLICE UPDATE: Lloyd Akiona has been located in Puna and reunited with family. MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Island Police are looking for a missing 67-year-old Hilo man Lloyd Akiona, described as 6-feet tall, 180 pounds, has a thin build, bald head, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing blue jeans, blue aloha print […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Ka’u, HI –The County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance Division will conduct paving work on South Point Rd. Monday, May 13, 2019 through Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., weather permitting. The south bound lane of South Point Road will be paved from Highway 11 to […]

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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 11/190) — 1) KA‘U Alternating lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 56 and 57 in the vicinity of Punaluu Black Sand Beach on Monday, May […]

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Beginning Friday, May 10, members of the public can vote online (websites listed below) for the “People’s Choice Award” to honor the federal employee/team they believe has made the most significant contribution to the American people. Voting ends on July 8. The People’s Choice winner will be announced at a Partnership for Public Service event […]

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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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