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Weekend Land Closures
The State Department of Transportation has announced its scheduled weekend lane closures.
Showers Bookend Sunny Skies to Start Weekend
Winds will increase as the weekend progresses. Shower activity, however, is expected to lighten.
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.5M Santa Cruz Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake near the Santa Cruz Islands.
Glenwood Man Charged with Assault, Drug Offenses
An 18-year-old Glenwood man was arrested and charged Thursday in connection to a theft case on July 6 that led to an assault.
Kawamoto Swim Stadium Slated to Reopen
The Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium is slated to reopen on Friday.
Showers to Increase in Windward Areas
Mostly cloudy skies are expected tonight with scattered showers for windward areas. Leeward areas should see partly cloudy skies with scattered showers.
Washington St. Lands Commitment from Chanelle Molina
Konawaena senior Chanelle Molina narrowed her choices to four Pac-12 schools before deciding to play at Washington State in 2016-2017.
Pair Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Incident
A pair of Hilo residents have been charged in connection to a stolen vehicle incident.
Kohala Barricade Suspect Faces 22 Charges
A 37-year-old man who barricaded himself in his Halaula home Monday night after shooting a woman and a Hawai’i Police Department officer has been charged with 22 offenses.
Wailoa Small Boat Harbor to Undergo Dredging
Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo will undergo dredging beginning at the end of the month.
Police Warn of Utility Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a utility scam after a Hilo business owner received a fraudulent call.
Charter, Oceanic TWC Submit Merger Application
Charter Communications and Oceanic Time Warner Cable submitted an application to merge on Wednesday.
Warm Temperatures Continue Islandwide
High temperatures will be around 86° island wide. Light trade winds are expected up to 10 mph in East Hawai’i.
Hilo Man Charged in Stolen Vehicle, Drug Incident
A 30-year-old Hilo man was arrested and charged after being found in a stolen vehicle passed out with drug paraphernalia.
Governor Ige Signs Medical Marijuana Bill into Law
Governor David Ige signed HB321, relating to medical marijuana dispensaries, into law Wednesday.
Nearly $9M Granted to Hawaiian Home Lands
$8.7 million has been awarded to the Hawai’i State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Governor Ige Signs BLNR Emergency Rules
Governor David Ige has signed the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ 120-day emergency ruling, limiting access surrounding the Mauna Kea Access Road.
Pahoa Woman Arrested on Mauna Kea Again
Cynthia Marlin was arrested for the second day in a row on Mauna Kea after disrupting protesters and taking her clothing off.
Bill Signed to Simplify Gender Change on Birth Certificates
Governor David Ige signed HB631 Monday that will ease the process of changing gender on birth certificates.
