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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.
Puna Kai Shopping Center Making Progress
Construction at the Puna Kai Shopping Center located in Pāhoa is in full swing.
Isaac Hale Beach Park Reopens
The Department of Parks and Recreation will open the gate at the Isaac Hale Beach Park at noon on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.
Lava Tree State Monument Reopens
The gate to Lava Tree State Monument in the Puna District on Hawai‘i Island will open for the first time in more than seven months beginning on Dec 6.
Inverted Hawaiian Flag Placed Atop Fissure 8
An upside down Hawaiian flag has been placed on the top of Fissure 8.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Nov. 29 to Dec. 3
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Thursday and Wednesday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 5, 2018.
Ambrosia Beetles Linked to Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has published the first study to confirm the role of ambrosia beetles in Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD).
UPDATE: Tsunami Threat Has Passed
Hawai‘i may receive some tidal action due to the 7.6-M Earthquake in the Loyalty Islands.
Visitors Rescued After Rising Tides Trap Them
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department helicopter Chopper 1 rescued two visitors from Utah in the Eastern Point of Pololū Valley.
UH: New Zika Vaccine Effective in Preclinical Trials
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi medical school have successfully developed an effective vaccine for the Zika virus.
Cannabis Provider Changes Brand Name
Lau Ola LLC, a medical cannabis provider, reports that beginning Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, the company will operate under the new brand name of Big Island Grown (B.I.G.) Dispensaries.
