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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.
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.
