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HPD Identifies Man Who Died in Motorcycle Collision in Hōlualoa
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 45-year-old Waikoloa man died following a two-vehicle collision Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Proposes 3.4% Rate Increase
The request is for a 3.4% increase in revenues, or $13.4 million over revenues at current effective rates.
‘Ohana Zone Plans Unveiled; Homeless Emergency Proclamation Signed
The county will use the new housing and shelter beds to support chronically homeless individuals in Kona.
STUDY: Climate Change Will Cause Higher Risk of Hawai’i Island Wildfires
Based on changes in rainfall and temperature due to climate change, the annual risk of wildfire could increase up to 375% for parts of Hawai‘i Island
Virgin Galactic Launches Passenger Service Spaceflight
Virgin Galactic made history on Dec. 13, 2018, completing the first human spaceflight to be launched from American soil since the Space Shuttle mission in 2011.
‘Hikianalia’ Returns After Four-Month California Voyage
Polynesian voyaging canoe Hikianalia and her crew returned to Sand Island on O‘ahu the night of Dec. 12, 2018, at approximately 10 p.m.
Puna Man Charged with Terroristic Threatening, Other Offenses
The HPD has charged a Puna man in connection with the incident which prompted the response of the Special Response Team to Fern Acres Subdivision on Dec. 11.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Dec. 5–12
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Dec. 5 and 12, 2018.
HAWAI‘I COUNTY: How Residents Can Modify Lava Fields to Access Homes
The county has received many requests from residents affected by the recent eruption to allow them to create access to their property across the lava fields.
MANAOLA to ‘Pop Up’ at King’s Shops
Hawai‘i’s MANAOLA will present its Aloha Kalikimaka Big Island Pop Up on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14, 15 and 16, at the Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa.
Hawai‘i Attorney to Discuss Lloyd’s Lawsuits
The attorney will discuss the bad faith related to those who have received payments, claims not yet paid and objectionable damage assessments/estimates.
UPDATE: Hostage Incident in Fern Acres Ends
Approximately 12 officers responded to the report of a possible hostage situation in Fern Acres on the morning of Dec. 11, 2018.
UPDATE: Woman Dies as Result of Officer-Involved Shooting
An officer-involved shooting on Tuesday morning just after 8 a.m. resulted in the death of a woman on Kahakai Boulevard in Hawaiian Beaches.
Ballistic Missile Target Intercepted in Test Off Kaua‘i
The Missile Defense Agency and US Navy sailors successfully intercepted an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile target during an operational test off Kauaʻi.
Work Continues on Māmalahoa Highway
A 24-hour, single-lane restriction is scheduled to address surface repairs on Māmalahoa Highway at Mile Marker 29.3.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Wind Advisory for the Hawaiian Islands, in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018.
High Surf Advisory Issued for N & E Shores of Hawai‘i Island
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for north- and east-facing shores of Kona, Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo, and Puna.
High Surf Advisory Issued for N-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for north-facing shores of Kona, Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo and Puna.
High Wind Advisory in Effect Through Dec. 11
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory at 3:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
High Surf Warning Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service reports a High Surf Warning for the north- and east-facing shores.
