News
Airport Operations Back to Normal; Maui Wildfire Not Contained
Operations at Kahului Airport (OGG) are normal, but passengers are asked to contact their airline prior to traveling to the airport as the situation may change.
Hawai‘i County Launching New Streetlight Improvement Program
The County of Hawai‘i is launching a streetlight improvement program with the aim of greatly improving the island’s lighting system.
Pāhala Transfer Station Closes Early, July 12
The Pāhala Transfer Station closed today, Friday, July 12, 2019, at 9 a.m. due to staff shortages in the Kona and Kaʻū baseyards.
Hawai‘i Island Weekend Lane Closures: July 13–14
Temporary lane closures are scheduled through Sunday, July 14, 2019.
Pāhoa Man Charged in Connection With Burglaries
Hawaiʻi Island detectives have charged a 22-year-old Pāhoa man in connection with two separate burglaries from a charter school in Puna.
Body Found Off Bayfront Highway in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating after the discovery of a body off of Bayfront Highway in Hilo this morning, July 11, 2019.
WANTED: Ivan Okada, 54, Kailua-Kona
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 54-year-old Ivan K. Okada of Kailua-Kona.
Flood Advisory Issued for Parts of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 6:15 p.m.
Native Hawaiians Vow to Protect Sacred Maunakea Ahead of TMT Construction
“Kanaka Maoli have never given consent to the construction of the TMT on Maunakea.”
South Hilo Landfill Will Not Accept C&D, Grading & Grubbing Materials Beginning Aug. 1
Effective Aug. 1, Hawai‘i County will no longer accept construction and demolition debris or grading and grubbing materials at the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill.
Public Input Sought for HPD Reaccreditation
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies will visit Hawaiʻi Island as part of the process of reaccreditation for the HPD.
Air Canada Flight Diverted to HNL Due to Severe Turbulence
The Hawai‘i DOT reported this morning that an Air Canada flight was diverted to HNL due to “severe clear air” turbulence that injured dozens of people,
Bill to Provide Stronger Protections for Flood-Prone Communities
The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act would provide stronger protections for flood-prone communities.
Improvements to Volcano Road Aim to Increase Safety
The Green T-Intersection involves physically separating the Volcano Road’s northbound turning lanes from the through traffic by use of raised curbs with delineators.
Kua O Ka Lā Charter School: From Surviving to Thriving
One year ago, on July 11, 2018, the lava from Kīlauea eruption, crept along the Puna coast and consumed Kua O Ka Lā New Century Public Charter School.
HPD Seeks Witnesses to Manuka State Park Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking witnesses who were at Manuka State Wayside Park during a shooting incident involving a Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ranger.
TMT Construction to Begin July 15; Expect Road Closures
Gov. David Ige announced that construction is set to begin on the Thirty Meter Telescope the week of July 15.
Hawai‘i Capitol to Host Lights for Liberty to End Human Detention Camps
The Lights for Liberty O‘ahu vigil is being held in solidarity with hundreds of nationwide events to protest the inhumane treatment of children and migrants at border detention camps.
2019 Graduating Seniors Selected as Aloha ʻĀina Leaders
For 2019, 16 youth were selected by their school leaders to represent the best of Aloha ʻĀina leadership in their school community.
6th Case Rat Lungworm Disease Confirmed in Hawai‘i Island Visitor
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in an adult visitor to Hawai‘i Island.
