Hawai'i State News
Pāhoa man charged following 8-hour standoff with police
The charges against Jameel Comier stem from a Tuesday morning incident.
Hirono, Schatz vote to confirm Shanlyn Park to serve on U.S. District Court for Hawai‘i
Park was among those recommended to President Biden by Hirono and Schatz, and a merit-based Federal Judicial Selection Commission, and was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 53-45.
Big Island police caution public about iPhone security concerns
Apple’s latest operating system software update includes a new feature called NameDrop.
Hawaiian Electric begins upgrades of its electric vehicle fast charging locations
The upgraded locations will debut new Tritium RTM chargers featuring a slim, rugged design and a modular power architecture that will significantly reduce instances of equipment failure.
Monthly siren, emergency alert system test scheduled for Friday
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Lawmakers tour progress of upgrades at Kona Community Hospital
The upgrades happening at the Big Island hospital are possible because of $18.5 million funded this year in the state budget to improve Kona Community Hospital’s pharmacy and infrastructure.
Weekly DUI stats: 12 arrested on Big Island roads
So far this year, there have been 853 DUI arrests compared with 891 during the same period last year.
Nesting nēnē protected by partial closure in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
If biologists determine the nēnē pair requires more protection, additional areas could close with little notice.
Kona Low expected to bring rainfall, with possible flooding, to Big Island starting today
While there is no particular area of the Big Island under more threat from the storm than others, with moisture being pulled from south of the state, areas in Kaʻū and Puna could see more widespread rainfall over larger areas.
Kailua-Kona Public Library Reopens Dec. 1
Kailua-Kona Public Library is located at 75-138 Hualalai Road.
Water shut-off notice: All services on Ululani Street
Upon the resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned during which time you may notice turbid and/or discolored water.
Hawai‘i County reopens Glenwood Park
Glenwood Park, located on Highway 11 near mile marker 15 in Mountain View, was closed in 2019.
Fashion for a Cause offers an evening of style and purpose at Kings’ Shops
All proceeds directly support the American Cancer Society Clarence T.C. Ching Hope Lodge Hawai‘i.
Partnership promotes a more vibrant local food economy in Kohala
The Hāwī-based Kohala Food Hub aggregates and markets food for small and mid-scale farmers who use regenerative and organic management practices.
NOAA issues 2023 Hurricane Season Summary for the Central Pacific Basin
Tropical Storm Calvin was the first tropical cyclone of the season in the central Pacific, moving into the basin from the east on July 17.
Coastlines: Unsung heroes in Hawaiʻi’s rainfall creation
A new study from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa takes a deeper dive into a common aerosol in Hawai‘i, giant sea salt aerosol, revealing that coastal areas can release up to five times more particles than the open ocean.
Hilo community meeting to revitalize Waiākea Peninsula to be held Dec. 4
The Hawai‘i Community Development Authority and the Department of Land and Natural Resources will report preliminary findings from their study to revitalize the area.
Demolition of former Uncle Billy’s Hotel set to begin
For the last few years, people had been living in the dilapidated structure, which was made even more dangerous after the discovery of asbestos.
Postal Service releases Hawai‘i-specific holiday mailing dates
Procrastinators have until Dec. 21 to send their holiday cheer to the mainland via the Postal Service’s expedited Priority Express shipping service.
Mountain View man attacks woman with machete, beats man bloody with baseball bat
James Allan Wilson is alleged to have struck a woman in the head with a machete and a man with a baseball bat.
