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HawaiÊ»i Police are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing elderly male who is possibly homeless and living in his vehicle. Miguel Cruz, is 72-years-old, 6 feet, 165 pounds, balding gray hair and goatee. He was last seen operating his 1997 cream colored Ford passenger van and is known to frequent the Hilo […]

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Police have identified the woman who died from injuries sustained in the single vehicle crash (July 18), on Highway 19 near Nahala Street in Hilo. She was identified as 22-year-old Micaila Tellio of Hilo. This is the 21st traffic fatality this year compared with 12 at this time last year.

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Oceanfront residents, beachgoers and boat owners are advised to be on the alert for possible high and dangerous surf, strong currents, and beach flooding.

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MEDIA RELEASE HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested a 25-year-old Volcano man as they continue to address the deeply concerning increase in property crimes, mainly stolen motor vehicles. On (July 17), and acting on tips from the public, officers responded to the Orchidland area in KeaÊ»au to look for Arnold Bartolo Jose Fernandez, also known as “BJ” […]

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MEDIA RELEASE HawaiÊ»i Island police are searching for a 37-year-old man who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder incident that occurred (July 17), in Kaʻū. A 38-year-old Kaʻū man reported being a passenger in a vehicle being operated by the suspect in the area of Wood Valley in Pāhala. Once the vehicle came […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A 22-year-old Hilo woman died following a single vehicle crash on (July 18), in Hilo. Her name is being withheld pending notification of her family. Responding to a 5:41 a.m. call, police determined that a 2004 Honda sedan was traveling north bound on Highway 19 at Nahala Street when it ran off the […]

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During the week of July 10, 2017, through July 16, 2017, HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 634 DUI arrests […]

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On August 28, 2017, the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass will increase for the first time since 1994. The lifetime Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80.

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The Hawaiʻi Police Department is proud to participate again in a backpack drive for children who cannot afford to buy them. As in previous years, all police stations around the island will double as drop-off points for persons interested in helping children in need. Backpacks may be dropped off between now and (August 30).

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 occurred in the Komandorskiye Ostrova, Russia region at 1:34 HST on Monday, July 17, 2017. Based on all available data a destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii.

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Hurricane Fernanda is weakening, and is expected to continue this weakening trend. It’s too early to know what effects Fernanda will have on our island or state.

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Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.30/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.24/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

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The Office of Maunakea Management’s (OMKM) successful Mālama Maunakea weed pull is seeking community members to volunteer to help prevent unwanted invasive species from being transported to the upper elevation areas of Maunakea. Upcoming Mālama Maunakea weed pulls are set for Saturday, July 22 and Saturday, August 12

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Police have located Christopher Duffy, who was reported missing, unharmed in Honalo.

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