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30K Lose Power Thursday Morning
According to Hawai’i Electric Light, about 30,000 customers lost power briefly due to a CT-4 unit tripping offline at the Keahole Power Plant.
HPD: Wanted Man Turns Himself In
Aaron Raymond Castro, featured on the June 12 episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted,” turned himself in on Monday.
Governor Ige Returns from ‘Powering Cities’ Forum
Governor David Ige is returning to Hawai’i from Washington, D.C. after speaking at The Washington Post’s “Powering Cities” Forum.
Seat Belt Survey Begins Friday
Survey teams will gather seat belt data across the Big Island beginning Friday.
Identity of One Arrested by HPD on Mauna Kea Released
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested one individual atop Mauna Kea Wednesday for obstructing on the county portion of the roadway.
Woman in Domestic Dispute Case Released by HPD
The Hawai’i Police Department has released a Kona woman who was involved in a domestic dispute late Sunday that left a man in critical condition.
KBEC Purchases New ‘Home-on-Wheels’
The Kohala Center’s Kahalu’u Bay Education Center has a new “home-on-wheels,” replacing its old van in service since 2011.
TMT Protester Arrests Begin Atop Mauna Kea
Arrests of Thirty Meter Telescope opponents who are blocking the roadway and restricting access to TMT crews, have begun atop Mauna Kea.
Brinkman Named East Hawai’i Region HHSC CEO
Dan Brinkman, who served as the East Hawai’i Region of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation Interim Chief Executive Officer, will retain the position.
HIDOE’s Strive HI Gains Three-Year Federal Approval
For the first time, the Hawai’i State Department of Education has received three years of federal approval of its Strive HI Performance System.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Twelve motorists were arrested during the past week for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
P&R Plans Pahoa Senior Center Reopening
The Pahoa Senior Center will reopen following a closure that allowed for the facility to be used as an emergency fire station as lava threatened the community.
Easter Seals Hawai’i to Receive $28K Donation
HFS Federal Credit Union raised $28,000 in member and staff donations for Easter Seals Hawai’i.
Fuel Prices Down from 2014, but Steadily Increasing
Gas prices in Hilo continuously rise, but are down by over a dollar from last year.
Restroom Facility Completed at Mauna Kea Recreation Area
Mauna Kea Recreation Area, located off Daniel K. Inouye highway, received a new restroom facility.
Runway Repavement Scheduled at ITO
Runway maintenance at Hilo International Airport will result in a month-long weeknight closure of Runway 8-26.
Employment Rate Steady at 4.1 Percent, Job Market Rises
The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations says that the state remains steady with a 4.1 percent unemployment rate.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/19/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported a change in tilt at the summit of Kilauea Friday morning, but said the activity is typical of the area.
Parker Ranch 53rd Annual July 4th Rodeo
Parker Ranch will celebrate the fourth of July with the 53rd Annual July 4th Rodeo in Waimea.
Turtle Talk with Kahalu’u Bay Education Center
Kahalu’u Bay Education Center will hold its next Turtle Talk on Saturday, June 20.
