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Big Island Dengue Count Holds at 259
Last Friday, the confirmed case count rose to 259 and has remained at that number into Tuesday afternoon.
State Emergency Proclamation on Homelessness Extended
Tuesday’s extension is the third since October, when Governor David Ige initially declared an emergency on homelessness. It is set to expire in April.
UPDATE: High Surf Causes Big Island Closures
Several beach parks are closed as result of high surf conditions hitting the state.
Prom Dress Drive Hosted by Friends of the Children’s Justice Center
New and gently used prom, party dresses, and evening gowns will be collected, along with shoes, jewelry, and accessories.
DWS: Temporary Water Shut-Off Scheduled Along Kapiolani Street
Once water service resumes, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned.
Northeast Winds Back in Forecast Today
A very large north-northwest swell will continue to impact the aloha state through early Tuesday. Winds are expected to remain light through Wednesday. Another front…
Warning Level Surf Continues
Our current swell is expected to hold pretty steady today and begin a downward trend but warning level surf is still expected through much of the day….
HPD: Community Satisfaction Survey Rolls Out in March
The Hawai’i Police Department says the public is invited to take the month-long survey beginning on March 1.
High Surf Causes Closure
A High Surf Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for north facing shores, with potential surf heights of 20 to 30 feet.
Gloyd’s Scoring Spree Earns PacWest MBK Award
Salim Gloyd scored UH-Hilo’s last 11 points on Saturday to energize a comeback win over Hawaii’i Pacific, keeping the Vulcans’ postseason hopes alive.
No New Dengue Cases Reported, Count at 259
No new dengue fever cases have been reported since Friday.
Suspect ID Sought in Retail Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for the identity of an individual wanted in connection to a theft investigation.
DLNR Names New DOFAW Administrator
David Smith, former Department of Land and Natural Resources Oahu Branch Chief for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, was recently promoted.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 22-26
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Scattered Windward Showers Today, Leeward Sun
A front will continue to pass across the islands Monday bringing strong winds and passing showers. Associated showers may remain along windward portions of the Big Island…
NW Swell Prompts High Surf Warning
A rapidly building swell is expected to build and peak Monday night around the Big Island. This northwesterly source will be a combination of long-period and short-period wave energy….
Hawai’i Electric: More Evening Power Interruptions Not Anticipated
Hawai’i Electric Light says evening power interruptions are not anticipated on Sunday.
UPDATE: Hawai’i Electric Requests Saturday Evening Power Reduction
Hawai’i Electric Light customers are being asked to conserve power between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday evening.
BOE Approves Science for the Next Generation Standards
The new standards are interwoven across disciplines, including connections to language arts and mathematics.
