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LAB: More Workers Trying to Cheat Drug Testing System
The percentage of synthetic urines detected in Q2 2019 was up 7.4% and 38% versus Q1 2019 and Q2 2018 respectively.
UPDATE 2: Barbara Continues to Weaken
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 140 mph, with higher gusts.
Autopsy Results Show Crash Victim Died of Cardiac Arrest
Hawai‘i police determined that a red 2010 Chevrolet Colorado pickup heading north had crossed the merge lane on the mauka side of the road.
Kailua-Kona to Hold Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Extravaganza
Kailua-Kona this will feature its signature Fourth of July Parade and fabulous fireworks display on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at 6 p.m.
Hilo Man Allegedly Tries to Hit HPD Officers With Stolen Vehicle
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 19-year-old Hilo man in connection with multiple offenses stemming from a vehicle stolen in Hilo on Friday, June 28, 2019.
HVO Issues Advisories for Mauna Loa
For the past several months, earthquake and ground deformation rates at Mauna Loa Volcano have exceeded long-term background levels.
High Surf, Small Craft Advisories Issued for Big Island
A high surf advisory and a small craft advisory have been issued for Big Island waters and shores.
UPDATE 2: Barbara Moving WNW at Near Cat 5 Strength
By Friday, Barbara is expected to turn back toward the west with an increase in forward speed.
MISSING: Jaycielyn Galario, 17, Pāpaʻaloa
Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 17-year-old female who was reported as a runaway, missing from the Pāpaʻaloa area since June 24, 2019.
Pacific Media Group Expands to Oʻahu
Locally-owned multimedia company Pacific Media Group has reached an agreement to acquire ʻOhana Broadcasting Company’s four Honolulu radio stations.
Small Craft in Effect for Leeward Waters of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 6 a.m. this morning to 6 a.m. Tuesday.
UPDATE 2: Barbara Has Rapidly Intensified
Maximum sustained winds have increased to 100 mph with higher gusts.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island Shores
An energetic SSW swell will bring advisory-level surf to south-facing shores of all islands through Monday.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, July 1–5
Temporary lane closures in Hawai‘i County are scheduled through Friday, July 5, 2019.
Hawai‘i County to Pay More at the Pump July 1
Hawai‘i County will see gas prices go up 4 cents per gallon beginning Monday, July 1, 2019, due to a new tax hike.
HFS Federal Credit Union Makes Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union List
HFS Federal Credit Union has been recognized in Forbes list of America’s Best Credit Unions in Each State for 2019.
UPDATE 2: Tropical Storm Barbara Increases Speed & Strengthens
Barbara is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday morning.
Kailua-Kona Street Light Poles to Be Replaced
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Traffic Division will reinstall street light poles that were knocked down in traffic accidents in Kailua-Kona.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY for Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island leeward and SE waters.
Senate Passes Bill to Improve Emergency Alert System
The Schatz provisions will improve the emergency alert system and give the federal government the sole responsibility of alerting the public of a missile threat…
