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MEDIA RELEASE During the week of October 21, 2019, through October 27, 2019, Hawai`i Island Police arrested thirteen (13) motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.    So far this year, there have […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Washington, DC—Monday (Oct 28), the House passed H.R.728, the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Rep. Dave Joyce (OH-14) who are co-chairs of Congressional Nursing Caucus. The bill would reauthorize federal funding for the nursing workforce and education programs to help grow and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Women’s Legislative Caucus Co-Convener (from left) Senators Laura H. Thielen and Rosalyn H. Baker, and Representatives Lauren Matsumoto and Linda Ichiyama inside the new Lactation Room.Women’s Legislative Caucus members celebrate the blessing and opening of the new Lactation Room at the State Capitol. (From left) Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Rep. Lauren Matsumoto, Sen. Laura […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday (29 Oct.) there will be several military convoys traveling from Kawaihae to PTA between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Additionally, on 31 Oct. at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., there will be additional convoys traveling from Kawaihae to PTA. Convoy leadership are reminded to pay close attention to backlogs of Hawaii motorists […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The County of HawaiÊ»i Department of Environmental Management’s Derelict and Abandoned Vehicle Section announces its year-round Vehicle Disposal Assistance Program, beginning on November 1, 2019.  This Vehicle Disposal Assistance Program will assist registered vehicle owners with properly and legally disposing of unwanted vehicles, thereby reducing the number of derelict and abandoned vehicles discarded […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Pearl City, October 28, 2019: The Hawaii State Elections Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at State Office Tower, 235 South Beretania Street, Room 203, Honolulu. The Office of Elections will provide the commission with a status of operations update and the public will be provided the opportunity […]

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MEDIA RELEASE AFFECTED AREA: WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I The Department of Water Supply will be working on Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19) between Nohomalu Place and White Road (approximately between mile markers 53 and 54) on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, and Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for the purpose of installing […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kelvin “Monster” Udac The Area II Special Enforcement Unit is requesting assistance in locating Kelvin “Monster” Udac, a 39- year-old male known to frequent the Kaʻū area.  He is wanted on numerous outstanding bench warrants. Udac is described as being 5-feet-5-inches, 175 pounds & has many visible tattoos on his entire body.   […]

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MEDIA RELEASE 35th Annual Law Enforcement and Security Awards Officer Alric Dalere (center) Honored On October 24, 2019, the 35th Annual Law Enforcement and Security Awards Banquet was held at the Ala Moana Hotel on Oahu. This banquet is held to recognize excellence in the field of law enforcement and security. Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Alric […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Justin PaishonRaina Kaupu HawaiÊ»i Island Police have arrested and charged a Hawaiian Paradise Park couple with firearms offenses that occurred on (October 9). Police were patrolling the Hawaiian Paradise Park area when they observed a sedan almost crash into their police vehicle on Old Beach Road in the Puna District. Police stopped the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE As of Friday, October 25, 2019, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants: This is the official list from the Hawaii County Police Department Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Machaela Bailey Hawaii Island Police are looking for Machaela Bailey, last seen in the Keaukaha area near Apapane Street on October 13, 2019, in the afternoon hours. Bailey who is a runaway described as 5’3″, 110 lbs, slim, hair, hazel eyes, last seen wearing a long black t-shirt, and blue denim shorts. Anyone […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A 50-year-old Waikoloa woman died following a single-vehicle collision on Thursday (October 24) in Waikoloa Village on Ka-Uhiwai Street. The woman has been positively identified as Christina Linn Lewis. Responding to a 2:46 p.m. call, police determined that a red 1997 Nissan Pathfinder heading north had crossed the double solid yellow lines and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is informing the public that Spencer Beach Park will reopen on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 6 a.m. The Department apologizes for any inconvenience this park closure may have caused, and thanks the public for their patience and understanding throughout this temporary closure. For more information, […]

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