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HAWAI‘I ISLAND: A Look Back at 2018
The year 2018 proved to be a challenging one for Big Island residents.
Firefighters Extinguish 30-Acre Brush Blaze
The Hawai‘i Fire Department received a report of a brush fire behind Costco in Kailua-Kona at 2:05 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018.
Three Stunning Big Island Beaches Make Top 50 List
Three Hawai‘i Island made FlightNetwork’s list of North America’s Top 50 Beaches.
‘Volcano Watch’ Suspended During Shutdown
U.S.Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS HVO) will not provide it’s regular weekly “Volcano Watch” column during the government shutdown.
CERT Offers Free Emergency Response Training
Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT) classes are scheduled for four Saturdays in Hilo: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, and Feb. 9.
UPDATE: Suspicious Package Reported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
A suspicious package has been reported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). After an extensive investigation, the package was deemed not to be a threat.
Some Hawai‘i County Parks to Close for Repairs in 2019
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will close select parks in 2019 for maintenance and repairs.
Trespassers Arrested in Vacant Leilani Estates Home
Hawai‘i Island police investigating the 11:18 a.m. incident near the 3500 block, found David Kainoa Paio and Tina Yoon in a vacant home.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Dec. 19–26
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Dec. 19 and 26, 2018.
UPDATE: Robbery Suspect Arrested
Advisory: Stolen vehicle #HHM-509, a 2007 silver Honda Accord, being operated by robbery suspect Kyle Arellano, 22, has been seen in the Kona area.
Navy to Conduct Military Readiness Activities in Hawai‘i
The Navy will conduct training and testing activities (also referred to as military readiness activities) within the Hawaiian Islands.
DOH: Food Preparation Tips for Safe Holiday Season
Food safety can sometimes take a back seat to busy schedules and competing priorities as families prepare for festive gatherings this holiday season.
South Hilo Crime Report: Dec. 14–20
South Hilo Community Police responded to one burglary, three vehicle thefts and four vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Dec. 14 through 20.
SURVEY: Hawai‘i Continues to Top List of Travel Destinations
Topping the list of U.S. destinations getting the most interest from North American travelers are Hawai‘i, Alaska and California.
Limited Services at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Due to Shutdown
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures.
Visitor Restrictions Remain in Place at Kona Hospital
Infection prevention protocols, including visitor restrictions, remain in place at Kona Community Hospital as part of ongoing management of a scabies outbreak.
NORAD’s Santa Tracker Not Affected by Pending Government Shutdown
Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor hail nor government shutdown will keep NORAD’s Santa Tracker from following St. Nick’s journey this year.
Hawai‘i DOT: Holiday Airport Parking is Limited
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation encourages travelers to get dropped off at island airports or schedule another method of transportation.
Despite Challenges, Big Island Student Earns BA From UH Hilo
Ten years after she started attending UH at Hilo, the 28-year-old graduated in December with a bachelor of arts in Japanese studies and a minor in linguistics.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 7.4-M Russia Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA, A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
