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Rifle shots rang out across the grounds of the Hilo Police Station on Monday as an honor guard performed a 21-gun salute honoring fallen Hawaii Police Department officers in a solemn commencement of Hawaii County’s 2026 Police Week.
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Hilo tsunami clock memorial to be moved?
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May 8, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
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The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a scam involving individuals posing as Department of Water Supply employees going to residences and attempting to collect payments.
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