A structure fire along Kahakai Boulevard in Hawaiian Beaches claimed a single-story dwelling on Friday afternoon. Hawai`i County Fire Department crews arrived on scene at 1:55 p.m. to find the
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Public Input Sought on Proposed Maunakea Administrative Rules
The University of Hawaiʻi is seeking public input on the proposed draft of the administrative rules that will govern public and commercial activities on UH-managed lands on Maunakea—Chapter 20–26, Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules. Testimony may be submitted
HVNP Takes Steps Towards Recovery
Although it’s been more than two weeks since the summit area of Kīlauea was rocked by dangerous earthquakes and collapse-explosion events, the damage inflicted upon roads, trails and infrastructure in
Coast Guard, County Search and Rescue Exercise Successful
The Coast Guard, Hawai`i County Fire Department, and Hawai`i Police Department conducted a successful joint Search and Rescue Exercise off Hilo on Tuesday and Wednesday. The SAREX took place over two days with
USDA and USDOJ Propose Significant Opioid Manufacturing Reduction
The Department of Justice and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration have proposed a reduction for controlled substances that may be manufactured in the U.S. next year. Consistent with President Trump’s “Safe
HVO Lowers Volcano Alert Level to Watch
In light of the reduced eruptive activity at Kīlauea Volcano over the last several days, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered the Alert Level for ground based hazards from WARNING to
Missing Teen Sought
The Hawai`i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Ryan Hernandez who was reported missing on July 17. Police say he was last seen in Kealakekua.
Man Sought on Warrant, Questioning
The Hawai`i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 56-year-old man who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning in connection with a
Honoka`a Woman Arrested in Murder Investigation
On August 15, 2018 at 9:50 a.m., 44-year-old Chasity Alcosiba was arrested at her home on the strength of a Warrant of Arrest for Murder in the 2nd Degree. The Hawai`i Police
Woman Rescued After Falling into Kawainui Gorge
A 19-year-old woman was rescued after falling down an embankment and into the Kawainui Stream gorge on Wednesday. The Hawai`i County Fire Department arrived on scene at 6:22 p.m. and