News
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials, and exercise caution.
UH Tandem Map Traditional Puna Landscape
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo senior geography student Kaylyn Ells-Hoʻokano co-created a map that details the ahupuaʻa of Hawaiʻi Island’s moku of Puna.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
Man Dies in One-Car Crash Near South Point
A man has died as the result of a one-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10 a.m. Sunday
CNHA to Administer $1.66 Million to Fight Poverty
The grant will also provide financial literacy counseling, case management services and referrals to other service providers.
HOPE Services Lands $2.75 Million Grant
HOPE Services plans to expand its homelessness prevention efforts, which include working with landlords to secure housing for families as quickly as possible.
Monsanto Pleads Guilty to Using Banned Pesticide in Maui
Court documents also include a deferred prosecution agreement related to two felony counts of unlawfully storing an acute hazardous waste.
Wind and High Surf Advisory Remain, Gale Warning Issued
The advisories remain in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday morning, HST.
Free Talks Offered on Palliative and Hospice Care
The talks are intended to raise awareness and understanding of healthcare resources for patients and caregivers in need of support.
Botanist Recognized for Rescuing Dog from Hole
In honor of Adam Williams, a Kaua‘i DNLR botanist, Nov. 22 was named “Botanist to the Rescue” day.
Entries Sought for Wildlife Stamp Contest
The subjects for this year’s stamps are the Spotted Dove and the Columbian Black-tailed Deer.
Big Island Road and Lane Closures: Nov. 23-29
There will be no daytime roadwork on Thursday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Ige Appoints Col. Logan as Deputy Adjutant General
Logan replaces Brig. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, who will take the position of adjutant general for the State of Hawaiʻi.
High Surf and Wind Advisory Issued Through Weekend
A high surf and wind advisory remains in effect for east facing shores. The wind advisory is also covers Saddle Road, Waikoloa and Kawaihae.
Greenwaste at Kealakehe Transfer Station Closed Today
The public can take their green waste to the West Hawai‘i Organics Facility until 4:15 p.m.
Big Island Under Wind Advisory, Gale Warning
A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected.
Volunteers Sought for Board of Taxation Review
The Office of the Governor is looking for volunteers are being sought for the Board of Taxation Review across the state.
Annual Art Contest Open for DOFAW Stamps
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is inviting artists statewide to submit work to the annual art contest depicting game mammals and game birds for the 2020-21 hunting stamp.
