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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.
Shifting Winds This Weekend as Front Approaches
Light winds are expected Saturday. A few showers are forecast for Saturday morning with a few interior and leeward showers Saturday afternoon. A southwest wind flow…
Large Swell Expected Soon
A small west-northwest swell is forecast to show this weekend and will bring increasing surf to north and west facing shores…
Police Release Feb. 19 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Extended Furlough Inmate Fails to Check In at Hale Nani
The Hawai’i Department of Public Safety said Friday afternoon that State Sheriffs and the Hawai’i Police Department have been notified.
Big Island Dengue Count Rises to 259 Friday
So far, the outbreak has infected 234 Big Island residents and 25 visitors. The number of visitors infected has risen by one this week.
HPD Seeks Man for Questioning in Pahoa Theft
A surveillance photo was released of an individual that police wants to question in regards to a theft that happened earlier this month in Pahoa.
UPDATE: Brief Lockdown at Kea’au, Mountain View Elementary Schools
All students at both Kea’au Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School are safe after both campuses were placed in lockdown mode on Friday morning.
UFC: Upcoming BJ Penn Bout on Hold
BJ Penn’s website issued a statement of its own, saying that it is “unfortunate that someone that BJ considered family is trying to extort him.”
Weekend Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
On Feb. 20 and Feb. 21, Army officials will open the Keamuku Maneuver Area for bow hunting of pigs and goats from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Judicial Council Seeks Ethics Commission Applicants
Commissioner Susan DeGuzman’s term will expire on June 30 and the new applicant will fill her position.
VOLCANO WATCH: Earthquake Highlights One of Hawaiʻi’s Most Hazardous Faults
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses how a recent earthquake highlights one of Hawaiʻi’s most hazardous faults, in this week’s Volcano Watch.
Winds Gradually Weakening Today
Breezy trade winds are forecast to gradually weaken Friday and become light and variable by Saturday. Clouds and passing showers are expected…
