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Dengue Fever Count Rises by Five
Five cases of dengue fever were reported on Wednesday by the Hawai’i Department of Health, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 207.
HPD, Feds Respond to Suspicious Device on Vehicle
A towing company and its immediate surroundings were evacuated Tuesday following what was believed to be a “pipe bomb” found attached to the front of a vehicle.
Dengue Fever Meeting Set for Miloli’i Community
On Jan. 14 the Miloli’i Village community is invited to the Miloli’i Beach Park Halau from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for updates from various County departments.
HPD Yearly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Over the course of 2015, fatal traffic crashes spiked by 36.4 percent and a 72.7 percent increase was seen in traffic fatalities, compared to 2014.
Wastewater Division Plans Papaikou ‘Smoke Test’
A “Smoke Test” survey is scheduled to take place over several days next week in the Anderton Camp area of Papaikou.
Winds Weakening Today for Big Island
Winds are expected to diminish Wednesday through the end of the work week as high pressure pulls farther away from the state and a cold front approaches…
Advisory Dropped, Wave Heights Remain Elevated
West-northwest / northwest swell is expected to continue dropping out. Another round of northwest swell is expected…
Missing Teen Sought by Police
Zaxsalyn Guerpo, who also goes by “Missy,” was last seen in Kona on Dec. 2.
Body Found Along Daniel K. Inouye Highway
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a body found in a vehicle along Daniel K. Inouye Highway early Tuesday morning.
No New Big Island Dengue Cases Confirmed
No new cases of dengue fever were confirmed on the Big Island Tuesday.
Molina Nominated to McDonald’s All American Game
Chanelle Molina is one of two Hawai’i high school girls basketball players to be nominated for the all-star game this year.
Hilo Named Among Top American Seaside Towns
Hilo recently made a national list of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.”
Lava Explosions: Rockfalls Impact Halema’uma’u
Activity within Kilauea summit’s lava lake had risen slightly through an inflation period. HVO personnel recorded the lava lake to be about 92 feet below the floor of the crater Tuesday.
Workforce Drug Testing Shows Higher Cocaine Use
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.’s statistics show a 100 percent increase in cocaine use over a one year period in workplace drug testing.
Public Meeting Set for Kukuihaele Park Project
The County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation will host a meeting on Jan. 10 to review a proposed plan to improve Kukuihaele Park.
UPDATE: Man Pinned by Tree in North Kohala
Andrew A. Ankner died after being crushed by a large branch while cutting a tree in North Kohala.
Winds Pick up to Breezy Levels Today
Trade winds are increasing through Tuesday. The trade wind flow is expected to weaken and allow for afternoon sea breezes and night…
Large Swell Begins to Fade Today
Alerts A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the Alenuihaha channel and windward waters through 6 p.m. Tuesday. A High Surf Advisory is posted through 6 a.m. Tuesday for surf heights near 8 feet along west facing shores of the Big Island. Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts or updates […]
Hilo Fuel Prices Near $2.50 to Start 2016
In Hilo, regular fuel was an average of $2.53 Monday, while Kona’s average was $2.82.
Dengue: Case Count Holds at 202
The confirmed case count of dengue fever on the Big Island remains at 202. Hawai’i Department of Health officials say no new cases have been added since Friday.
