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Fugitive Continues to Elude Authorities in North Kohala

Kohala Information Update for March 22nd, 2019: The Hawaii Police Department (HPD) continues their search and manhunt for wanted suspect Walter Gomes III, who is wanted in connection to an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred in the Kaloko Industrial Area early Thursday Morning (March 22nd). The investigation had lead HPD to the North Kohala district where officers had located the White Cadillac Escalade, which Gomes was reported to have been […]

March 22, 2019

Home

Akoni Pule Hwy Open

Akoni Pule Highway (Rt. 270) between Upolu Airport Road and Hawi Town is now OPEN. The Hawai'i Police Department thanks the public for their patience and understanding.

March 21, 2019

Breaking News

North Kohala Manhunt Continues

After a day-long manhunt, Big Island officers came up empty-handed in their search for a 41-year-old suspect who’s wanted in connection with two separate shootings, including one involving officers. Police identified the suspect as Walter Gomes III, of Kona, and say he should be considered “armed and dangerous.” Walter Gomes III (Image: Big Island Police Department) They believe he’s hiding out in Hawi, though the search ― on land and […]

March 21, 2019

Music

Inside The Listening Room

BY STEVE ROBY Being an aspiring Big Island musician comes with a set of challenges – not enough proper venues, very few tips, and not properly being heard or appreciated in a live music setting. Living on the Big Island also means traveling is involved. Most paid gigs are either in the populated areas like Kona or Hilo, but if you live somewhere in between, you’ll have a least an hour’s […]

March 21, 2019

HI Life

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRAIL USE SURVEY

The Na Ala Hele Trails and Access Program is looking for volunteers to assist in its trail use survey project during April and May. The program is trying to get a better idea of who and how many folks hike on the Big Island trails. Photo courtesy Cosmic Cowgirl Volunteer survey takers are needed at the following trail heads: --Pololū Trail--Muliwai (Waimanu) Trail--Ala Kahakai Trail at: Spencer Beach ParkMau‘umae BeachHāpuna BeachPuakō […]

March 20, 2019

Government

Proposed: West Hawaii Community Veterans Center

"One stop shop" for veteran's needs slated to begin construction on 2021.

March 18, 2019

Government

Waipiʻo Access Limited?

Via; BIVN The trip down the Waipiʻo Valley Access Road – a dangerous drive for unfamiliar visitors – could soon be more tightly regulated under a proposed bill moving through the Hawaiʻi State Legislature. House Bill 529 HD1 “prohibits any vehicle, except a low-range, four-wheel drive vehicle, from being driven through or in Waipio Valley, except under certain circumstances.” The bill has already passed through the State House and is now […]

March 17, 2019

Environment

Underground Discovery

In the pitch black world of lava tubes, scientists find a world of unique creatures A group of scientists and researchers exploring lava caves on the Big Island have discovered unique creatures living in lava tubes. (Full article @: HawaiiNewsNow) University of Hawaii associate professor of biology Megan Porter believes a handful of the species have never been seen before. "We have a new species of beetle. We think the […]

March 16, 2019

Local News

“Giant Surf” Coming, Special Weather Statement Issued

(Via: BIVN) – The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Special Weather Statement on Thursday, as giant surf, strong northerly winds, and near peak monthly high tides will meet the north-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island this weekend.In the message, forecasters said coastal inundation is possible Sunday into Monday, adding: A large captured fetch of Gale force winds approaching within 500nm of the state will send a large northwest to north- […]

March 14, 2019