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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.
HPD Initiates Coroner’s Inquest After Skeletal Remains Found in Kona
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department has initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation after the finding of skeletal remains on an unimproved lot on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Dec. 13–18
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Dec. 13 and 18, 2018.
Hū Honua Bioenergy Cited for Illegal Wastewater Discharge
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Clean Water Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Hū Honua Bioenergy.
4 Hawaiʻi Island Schools to Compete Robotics Championship
Schools competing from the Big Island thus far include Hilo High, Keaʻau High, Kohala High and St. Joseph.
Humpback Season Brings Whales Back to Hawai‘i
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary reminds the public that humpback whale season in Hawai‘i is underway.
Hilo Boy, 13, Reported Missing
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Dominic Holton of Hilo.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for north-, west- and east-facing shores of Kona, Kohala, Hamakua, Hilo, and Puna from Keahole Point to Cape Kumukahi.
UPDATE: Tiny House Big Island Homes on Wheels Begins Pre-Sales
Stargazer Industries Inc. has made available its Tiny House Big Island Homes on Wheels catalog, one mobile site office.
Legislation Passed to Improve How Public Receives Missile Alerts
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018.
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.
