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HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 341 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 14 percent increase from last year’s count of 299 arrests during the same time period.
Trades Continue Today for Big Island
Moderate trade winds are expected to stay in place through the week. The trades are forecast to weaken slightly over the weekend, then pick back up early…
NW and SSW Swells Expected for Weekend
Northwest swell down to leftovers. Another northwest pulse is possible for the weekend, building Saturday and easing Sunday. Another pulse is…
Holualoa Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
The Hawai’i Police Department says the man’s vehicle struck a utility pole and overturned in a lava field right off of the highway.
No Dengue Fever Cases Confirmed Since Friday
No new cases of dengue fever were confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health on Monday, keeping the overall count at 264.
New Airport Signage Hoped to Aid in Saving Lives
A new initiative kicking off at major airports across the state is anticipated to help save lives.
UPDATE: Lane Reopens in West Hawai’i Following Vehicle Crash
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that the right lane is anticipated to remain closed for the next several hours as traffic investigators investigate the incident.
Thieves Break in to County Facility, Remove Buckets of Cash
The public’s assistance is being by authorities after a break-in at a county facility on Lanikaula Street occurred over the weekend.
Scheduled Lane Closures April 25-29
Roadwork will continue at various locations throughout the island this week, causing several lane closures.
AM Windward Showers, Lots of Lee Sunshine Today
Trade wind weather pattern is expected this week. Clouds and passing showers coming with the trade winds will favor windward and mauka areas. Rainfall amounts from these…
SSW Swell Lingers, NW Fading Today
Our current south-southwest lingers into Monday. Another small south-southwest is expected mid week up to waist high. A fun swell is possible…
Extra Innings Drama Keeps Waiakea Alive in Championship Series
The third and final game of the series will be played on Monday at 5:30 p.m. It can be heard on ESPN Radio stations AM 850 in Hilo and AM 790 in Kona.
Big Inning Sparks Championship Sweep for KS-Hawai’i
With the win, Kamehameha-Hawai’i will get the BIIF’s top spot in the Wally Yonamine Foundation/Hawai’i High School Athletic Association Division II Baseball State Championships.
Weekend Road Work
Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.
Hilo Opens Championship Series With Extra Innings Win
Joey Jarneski struck out nine in seven innings and Hilo scored three runs in the eighth inning to earn its first win over Waiakea this season.
Weekend Weather Report
Trade wind weather pattern is expected into next week. Clouds and passing showers coming with the trade winds will favor windward and mauka areas…
SSW Holds Steady, NW Fading
Our current south-southwest holds steady through Saturday. Another smaller south-southwest is expected for the weekend but not…
Governor Ige Signs Fourth Supplemental Proclamation on Homelessness
Among the emergency items being conducted under the proclamation status is a 32-unit permanent support project in Kailua-Kona by the County of Hawai’i.
Hawai’i Electric Light: Energy Margins Return to Normal
A spokesperson for Hawai’i Electric Light company says that a second unit is anticipated to return to service early next week.
DOH: New Dengue Case Confirmed with Older Onset
No cases are currently infectious or are at risk of spreading the disease to mosquitoes.
