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The National Weather Service High Surf Warning for the East facing shores of Hamakua, Hilo and Puna is NOW in effect through tomorrow. A High Surf Warning means there is a dangerous threat to life and property from the surf.

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Hawaiʻi Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Hilo man wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest, as well as questioning in connection with the recent purchase of vehicles from different car dealerships in Hilo using forged identification and fraudulent cashier’s checks.

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Military units are scheduled to conduct various types of training here in January that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities. This monthly schedule is produced to alert neighbors of upcoming training activities that are louder in nature and may be heard or noticed outside the military installation. This information is provided for […]

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The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces the opening of the 2018 spring bearded turkey hunting season on Thursday, March 1, 2018. The spring season will run for 46 consecutive days through Sunday, April 15, 2018. The spring season will be for bearded turkeys only, in locations identified below. The season length, bag […]

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More than 100 people testified at the State Capitol today and more than 600 submitted written testimony to the House Health & Human Services Committee and Judiciary Committee on House Bill 2739 titled “Our Care, Our Choice.”

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HawaiÊ»i Island Police recently hosted a “Three-on-Three” Basketball Tournament in Pāhala on, (February 9), at the Pāhala Gym. Ten teams and 35 children between the ages of 5 and 12 participated in the event. The big winners were the “Maninis” (5-6-year-old age division), “Warriors” (7-8-year-old age division) and “Broncos” (9-12-year-old age division). Community Policing Officers […]

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The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on Kamanu Street between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test. Customers are advised to refrain from washing clothes and […]

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During the week of February 19, through February 25, 2018, HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. So far this year, there have been 170 DUI arrests compared with 200 during the same period last year, a decrease […]

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The Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation which simulates a space mission by four crewmembers has been canceled.

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Hawaii Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 36-year-old Keaʻau man wanted for an outstanding warrant.

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On January 16, 2018, motorists renewing their Hawai’i driver’s licenses began bearing a star in a gold circle, indicating that the license is in full compliance with new Federal guidelines. The Department of Homeland Security has mandated that all driver’s licenses used as identification to board flights and enter all Federal buildings must bear the […]

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Hawaiʻi Island police report that Erich Goobody who was reported as missing has been located. He was found in Hilo in good condition.

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Big Island police are investigating the discovery of a body found floating in the Wailuku River in Hilo on Saturday, (February 24)). The HawaiÊ»i Fire Department helicopter and rescue personnel located the body, however, due to the extreme river conditions from heavy rains, the recovery was not made until the next day. The body appeared […]

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Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 0.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.67/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.50/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

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