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Small Structure Burns Down in Waimea Fire
The brush fire in Waimea, near Poliahu Alanui, is considered to be completely contained with a fire break around it. About 125 acres have burned.
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Holomua Street in Hilo Reopens
Downed utility lines along Holomua Street in Hilo caused a roadway closure in the area between Kawili Street and Po’okela Street Tuesday morning.
UPDATE: Man Arrested in Mauna Kea Complaint
The reported activity was at the Very Long Baseline Array, which is located in an area three miles below the mountain’s summit.
17th Annual Waimea Healthy Keiki Fest
Children and their families can participate in over 30 free hands-on activities that involve fitness, health, nutrition, and safety.
Hilo Trap & Skeet To Reopen Following Renovations
The Hilo Trap and Skeet Range will reopen on Wednesday after closing for just over a month because of renovations.
Wind Warning for Summits, 85 mph Gusts Expected
A weakening cold front will move through the islands from north to south Tuesday into Tuesday evening. Scattered showers will be possible as…
NW Building Into Wednesday for Exposed Spots
Looks like a large northwest swell will build Tuesday into Wednesday. The Big Island will largely be blocked from this swell but some size will still…
Juvenile Dies from Gunshot Wound in Mountain View
The juvenile, whose age and identity was not released, was pronounced dead on Saturday after being taken off of life support.
Runaway Brush Fire Reported in Waimea
As of 1:15 p.m., the brush fire had burned 110 acres. It is not yet considered to be contained.
Dengue Fever Case Count Remains at 263
The current dengue fever count sits at 263, with 237 Big Island residents and 26 visitors having been infected with the illness.
Woman Struck by Vehicle in Kea’au Dies
HPD officers determined that the woman may have been walking towards Pahoa when she was struck by a 2003 Ford Ranger pick-up truck, which was traveling south.
HPD Warns Residents of IRS Phone Scam
To report a scam call, e-mail the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.
Scheduled Lane Closures March 28 – April 1
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
No Tsunami Generated from Maui Earthquake
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the 3.6 magnitude earthquake was centered in West Maui. It occurred at 4:04 a.m.
HFD: Scrap Metal Fire Under Investigation
Loss was estimated at $6,000, and approximately $300,000 in property was saved.
Cold Front Expected Late Monday into Tuesday
A weakening cold front will approach from the northwest Monday and slowly dissipate as it moves through the island chain Monday night through Tuesday night. Wednesday…
Large NW Builds Mid Week
Looks like a large northwest swell could build Tuesday into Wednesday. The Big Island will largely be blocked from this swell but some size will…
Four Cases of Mosquito Borne Viruses Under Investigation on Oahu
The cases include an individual who traveled to Latin America and returned to the state ill.
Merrie Monarch Festival Events: March 27-29
The 53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival is about to get underway in Hilo.
