Featured
REVIEW: Kilauea Military Camp – Cold War Cuisine
Trendy? Not so much. But this unintentionally retro food experience might just win you over.
Civil Defense to Hold Pahoa Meetings on June 27 Lava Flow
Community meetings will be held next Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Pahoa Community Center to update residents on the June 27 lava flow and its potential impact.
UPDATE: USGS Monitoring Potential Lava Flow Threat to Homes
If the June 24 lava flow continues to advance, it could threaten residential areas and infrastructure, according to HVO scientists.
American Reggae Band SOJA Performs Friday in Hilo
Virginia-based reggae band SOJA will be performing in Hilo Friday, Aug. 22, along with guests performances by J Boog and Maui-born singer/songwriter Anuhea.
Scammers Target Hawai`i Island Electric Customers
Unidentified callers have reportedly requested social security information from Hawai`i Electric Light customers.
UPDATE: Officials Locate Missing Inmate
Hawaii Island officials have arrested a 46-year-old Kona man on suspicion of escaping from the Hale Nani correctional facility early Thursday morning.
UPDATE: Abercrombie Requests Major Disaster Declaration by Obama
Draft request comes nearly two weeks after Iselle made landfall in Hawaii.
Fireworks Do-over At Day-long Family Fun Fest
Festivities will include children’s games, activities and entertainment culminating with fireworks set to blast off at 8 p.m.
State Upbeat About Hawaii’s Economic Future
Though economic indicators continue to be mixed during the first half of 2014, DBEDT economists see positive signs for the second half of 2014.
Pahoa Roundabout Construction To Start In September
The project is expected to be completed in summer 2015 and will be the first state-built roundabout on the Big Island.
Hurricane Center Eyeing Karina, Lowell
Tropical Storm Karina is located more than a thousand miles east of the Big
Island.
Some In Puna May Be Weeks Away From Power
Service was restored to 400 customers Sunday while an estimated 1,500 customers remain without power, HELCO said.
Two Women Die In Separate Single-Car Crashes
A 25-year-old women in Hawaiian Paradise Park died Sunday, and a 90-year-old women in Kailua died Thursday.
Maui High Opens With Win Over Kealakehe, 28-7
Maui High School kicked off the high school football season on the Valley Isle Friday with a 28-7 victory over visiting Kealakehe High School.
Schatz Beats Hanabusa in Controversial Puna Primary
Senator edges out his opponent the day after a Big Island judge rejected a restraining order to postpone the election.
Ali’i Ice Burglary Suspect in Custody, Production Resumes
Souza has been charged with burglary, burglary during a Civil Defense emergency, five counts of unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, two counts of criminal property damage, and theft.
Governor Extends Emergency Proclamation to October
The extension of the proclamation is ostensibly in response to the widespread damage and ongoing disaster recovery efforts on Hawai’i Island.
Puna Geothermal: “No Need” for Civil Defense’s Gas Alert
Puna Geothermal Venture today released a statement contradicting “reports by commentators” that warned residents of an uncontrolled release of hydrogen sulfide from the plant.
UPDATE: Hanabusa’s Special Election Delay Denied in Court
Hanabusa was seeking a temporary restraining order to delay the special election planned for Friday at Keonepoko Elementary School. Judge Greg Nakamura ruled against it.
UPDATES: Big Island Power Outage Status
The number of customers without power stands and current areas of focus.
