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Big Island lane closures for the week of Feb. 3 – Feb. 9
There will be a right shoulder closure on Hawai‘i Belt Road for the installation and upgrading of telecom poles, conduits and traffic cabinets.
Department of the Interior releases new guidance to honor, elevate Hawaiian language
The new guidance was developed collaboratively and informed by ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi practitioners, instructors and advocates.
New hospital, medical campus project in Puna moving forward
The health care facilities, which will be located just north of Pāhoa on Highway 130, is being built by the nonprofit Puna Community Medical Center Foundation and will include not just a 25-bed hospital with emergency and other services, but also a women’s health center, dental clinic and The Dane Silva Hawaiian Healing Center.
Update: Police find runaway Kiana Gilliland in good health
Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to please call the police department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
U.S. Coast Guard calling on maritime community for help in search of missing sailor
The Coast Guard is using all available means to determine the Malulani’s location, including urgent marine information broadcasts and harbor checks in California, Hawai‘i and Mexico.
Update: Judge maintains bail on Puna man reportedly found with meth at Hilo park
They 56-year-old is is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 6.
Magma continues to move just below the surface southwest of Kīlauea caldera
Periods of increased earthquake activity and rates of ground deformation can be expected to continue in this region.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 16-year-old boy
The teen was last seen near Kea‘au High School.
Big Island man dies after vehicle rollover on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
The 30-year-old male driver was ejected from the vehicle and found unresponsive at the scene.
Update: High surf advisory upgraded to warning for north- and east-facing shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu is forecasting heavy rain in the Hāmākua District through this evening, wave heights of 10 to 14 feet are expected.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection event in Hilo relocated
Acceptable household hazardous waste includes automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent bulbs, pesticides and more.
A portion of Bayfront Highway in Hilo is temporarily closed
This story will be updated when more information is provided.
High winds expected throughout the state and Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northerly winds will strengthen today into advisory levels for most mountains along the western and eastern slopes of each island.
Coast Guard, partners join forces for humpback whale safety
Thousands of humpback whales seasonally use the waters around the Hawaiian Islands as their principal breeding and calving wintering grounds.
Unrest continues near Kīlauea caldera
There have been roughly 15-20 earthquakes per hour in this region for most of the day. There continue to be a few scattered earthquakes within Kīlauea caldera, but no significant clusters of activity.
Hawai‘i Island police renew request for help finding teens reported as runaways last year
Anyone with information on the girls’ whereabouts is asked to call 808-935-3311.
Major construction begins at Kīlauea summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Contractors have fenced off Jaggar Museum, the former US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory buildings at Uēkahuna and part of the parking lot.
Police arrest Honoka‘a man wanted on outstanding warrants
Police asked the public to be on the lookout for Gambill last week due to the outstanding warrants, warning that he was considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Weekly DUI stats: 23 arrested on Big Island roads
So far this year, there have been 78 DUI arrests compared with 91 during the same period last year, a decrease of 14.3%.
Hawai‘i Department of Health: Quaker Oats granola bars potentially contaminated
The Department of Health continues to investigate if these recalled products have caused any illnesses in the State.
