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Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying individuals or businesses who are responsible for the dumping of abandoned and derelict vehicles. Since January 1, approximately 280 abandoned or derelict vehicles have been reported in the Kona District alone, compared with 106 reported during the same period in 2015.

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HawaiÊ»i Island police have obtained a new photo of a 48-year-old man who was reported missing last year. Michael Kalla was last seen October 5 in Kalapana. His last known address was in HonokaÊ»a. He is described as 6-foot-1, 200 pounds and muscular with balding dark blond hair, green eyes and a scar under his […]

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Fire/rescue crews responded to a 3:38 p.m. alarm Thursday (June 23) t0 14-3507 Lehua Road in Puna for a structure fire. Crews arrived to find a tri-level home on fire with about 50-70 percent burning. There was a partial collapse to some walls and the roof.

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Ongoing studies have tackled the question of what may be missing from the late 18th to early to mid-19th-century historical record of Kilauea Volcano.

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. David Ige has signed Senate Bill 2453 authorizing alternative sentencing for aquatic violations. The new law provides clear legal authority to judges, allowing them to more effectively tailor sentences when aquatics statutes are violated. The bill covers most regulations under the jurisdiction of the DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources, including most fisheries […]

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Hawaiian Telcom experienced a technical issue that intermittently impacted voice calls statewide, including calls to 911 from approximately 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. this morning. During this time, some voice calls did not go through and callers may have heard a fast busy or an “All circuits are busy” message. Internet and data services were […]

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DLNR Chair Suzanne Case applauded the efforts of DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) Chief Thomas Friel in his brief tenure leading the agency. Case accepted Friel’s resignation, effective June 27. Friel joined DOCARE late last fall, after a long career in federal conservation resource law enforcement.

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The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Community Enterprises of Kona and as part of the West Hawaii Forum Series, is sponsoring Hawaii County’s first mayoral candidate forum for 2016. Hear from candidates about their vision and plans for the County of Hawai‘i.

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This summer, the Lyman Museum will once again be participating in Blue Star Museums program. As a Blue Star Museum, we will be offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from May 31 through September 3. More than 2,000 museums throughout the U.S. are participating in 2016!

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During the week of June 13, 2016, through June 19, 2016, HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 520 DUI arrests compared […]

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Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have risen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.75/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.34/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

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Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying a person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a shoplifting investigation. On April 25, items were shoplifted from a store in Hilo. The incident was captured on video surveillance cameras.

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A 32-year-old Pāhoa woman died Friday (June 17) from injuries she received after being involved in a two-vehicle crash on Route 11 at the 21-mile marker in Glenwood. The victim was identified as Crystal M. Mercado-Lopez of a Pāhoa address. Responding to a 5 p.m. call, Puna Patrol officers determined that Mercado-Lopez was operating a […]

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Oahu-based service members are scheduled to convoy from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area, beginning Monday. The scheduled convoy times are from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.-10 p.m., June 20-22. Convoys will use Akoni Pule Corridor, Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Waikoloa Road, Mamalahoa Highway, and the Daniel K. Inouye Highway. Military police will escort the […]

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