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Juvenile Dies from Gunshot Wound in Mountain View
The juvenile, whose age and identity was not released, was pronounced dead on Saturday after being taken off of life support.
Runaway Brush Fire Reported in Waimea
As of 1:15 p.m., the brush fire had burned 110 acres. It is not yet considered to be contained.
Dengue Fever Case Count Remains at 263
The current dengue fever count sits at 263, with 237 Big Island residents and 26 visitors having been infected with the illness.
Woman Struck by Vehicle in Kea’au Dies
HPD officers determined that the woman may have been walking towards Pahoa when she was struck by a 2003 Ford Ranger pick-up truck, which was traveling south.
HPD Warns Residents of IRS Phone Scam
To report a scam call, e-mail the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.
Scheduled Lane Closures March 28 – April 1
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
No Tsunami Generated from Maui Earthquake
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the 3.6 magnitude earthquake was centered in West Maui. It occurred at 4:04 a.m.
HFD: Scrap Metal Fire Under Investigation
Loss was estimated at $6,000, and approximately $300,000 in property was saved.
Cold Front Expected Late Monday into Tuesday
A weakening cold front will approach from the northwest Monday and slowly dissipate as it moves through the island chain Monday night through Tuesday night. Wednesday…
Large NW Builds Mid Week
Looks like a large northwest swell could build Tuesday into Wednesday. The Big Island will largely be blocked from this swell but some size will…
Four Cases of Mosquito Borne Viruses Under Investigation on Oahu
The cases include an individual who traveled to Latin America and returned to the state ill.
Merrie Monarch Festival Events: March 27-29
The 53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival is about to get underway in Hilo.
Liko Lehua Expands to Pauahi Location
A new restaurant offers a family-friendly, warm atmosphere with a menu to please everyone.
Weekend Road Work
Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.
Thunderstorms, Haze, Rain Continue Today
A weather feature tracking eastward across the central and eastern part of the state through Saturday coupled with an unstable airmass is expected to bring unsettled…
Swells Fading, New Large NW for Tuesday
A small northwest swell leaves only trace amounts for exposures of the Big Island through the weekend. Looks like a large northwest swell could build Tuesday…
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Closures Reported Along Highway 19
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that significant flooding in the area is occurring.
Dengue: No New Cases Confirmed
On Wednesday, a new case was confirmed by Hawai’i Department of Health officials. That case remains listed by DOH as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes with an onset of illness of March 17.
KMA to Open for Weekend Turkey Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will open this weekend for turkey hunting.
Officer and Fire Fighter of the Year Awardees Honored
The pair was honored by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i during a dinner ceremony on Thursday.
