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Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program Seeks Applicants
The Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program works with private landowners and state and county agencies, as well as conservation non-profit groups, to promote sustainable, working forests in Hawai’i.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/22/15
Tiltmeters at the summit of Kilauea continue to record deflation as the Overlook crater lava lake levels have dropped.
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Chattanooga Victims
Both the United States flag and the Hawai’i state flag will fly at half-staff through Saturday in honor of the service members killed at Chattanooga last week.
Heavy Rain / Thunderstorms Possible Today
Light-east southeast flow will continue through the day Thursday. A somewhat unstable airmass along with sufficient moisture at the surface…
Advisory Level Swell Continues
Through Thursday a small mix of southern swells will continue to filter in. A storm in the Tasman Sea could bring a small swell to southwest…
Governor Ige: State Opposes Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Merger
Governor David Ige announced Tuesday that the state opposes the multi-billion dollar Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Energy merger.
PISCES Receives $35K in Grants for Moon RIDERS Program
A total of $35,000 has been awarded to PISCES for it’s Moon RIDERS program from Hawai’i County and the Hawai’i Community Foundation.
Stolen ATV Sought After by Police
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen all-terrain vehicle.
Big Island Employment Rate Rises
The unemployment rate on the Big Island rose by nearly a percentage point during the month of June. Hawai’i County holds the state’s highest unemployment rate.
Police Seek Suspects in Armed Robbery, Shooting Incidents
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking suspects involved in two Monday incidents involving a stolen vehicle.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Traffic fatalities have increased by 75 percent this year, while major accidents are down by six percent and DUI arrests are down by 17.2 percent.
Mayor’s Staff Will Undergo Additional pCard Training
A recent audit report examining county pCard expenditures exposes questionable spending in the Mayor’s Office and county Department of Liquor Control.
Another day of Light Winds and Vog
Light winds are expected across the state through mid week, allowing localized land and sea breezes. A disturbance high in the atmosphere is expected…
Small Swell for all Shores
Tuesday through Thursday a small mix of southern swells will continue to filter in. A storm in the Tasman Sea could bring a small swell to southwest exposed…
Hilo Fuel Prices Slightly Increase, Kona Mixed Bag
Regular and premium fuel prices saw a slight jump this week, while mid-grade held steady. Kona saw a decrease in average regular fuel costs, but a slight increase for mid-grade and premium.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/20/15
Kilauea’s summit has switched slight to deflationary tilt, however, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says the change is so minuscule that no changes were seen.
UPDATE: Man Arrested, Charged After Stabbing Pair at Hilo Park
A 32-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning after stabbing a man in the throat and a woman in the leg when a argument reportedly became physical.
HPD Searches for Missing Florida Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 49-year-old Florida woman who was last seen in Wainaku Saturday morning.
Scheduled Lane Closures July 20-24
Multiple lane closures will take place this week along Highway 19.
Parker Ranch Pasture Fire Burns into Third Day
Hawai’i County Fire Department personnel continue to battle a fire on Parker Ranch pasture land. The blaze has been contained to a fire break.
