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Hilo Beaches Reopen, High Surf Advisory Remains in Effect
Onekahakaha and Kealoha (4-mile) Beach Parks in Keaukaha are closed due to a high surf advisory until further notice.
State Confirms 2 Additional Vaping-Related Illnesses
Two additional cases of lung injury related to the use of e-cigarettes or vaping products were confirmed by the Hawai‘i Department of Health Friday morning.
Anger Around Tragedy Transforms Into Aloha
Community despair and disillusion, however, have inspired fundraising efforts to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars.
1 Opihi Picker Rescued, Another Swept Out to Sea
A search continues for an opihi picker who was swept out to sea Thursday evening in the Honoka‘a District.
Weekend Road Closures: Nov. 15 to Nov. 17
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Vandals Destroy Two Handicapped Pool Lifts
The handicapped pool chair lifts exist to help those who would otherwise have difficulty entering and exiting the pool safely.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Surf: Building to 10 to 15 feet tonight for north facing shores.
Citations Exceed 6k for Upped Traffic Enforcement on Maunakea
Hawai‘i County Police have issued over 300 citations over the past week in connection to its stepped up traffic enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
LEAD Homelessness Program Arrives in Kona
When it comes to homelessness, Hawai‘i County isn’t trying to follow, it’s trying to LEAD.
Anger Over Lost Luggage Leads to Arrest of Mountain View Man
Frustration over lost luggage at the Hilo International Airport earlier this week led to the arrest of a Mountain View man.
Transfer Station Holiday Closures
All County of Hawai‘i recycling and solid waste transfer Stations and landfills will be closed to observe several holidays.
Volcano Golf and Country Club Damaged in Overnight Blaze
Over $300,000 in property was lost after an early morning structure fire at Volcano Golf and Country Club in Volcano.
Schatz Bill Would Study Access to Surgeons Nationwide
Hawaii’s US Sen. Brian Schatz co-introduced a bill that would produce data on where general surgeons are in short supply around the country.
Nonprofit to Host Workshop on How to Minimize Waste in the Kitchen
A recycling nonprofit organization is expanding the conversation about “going green” to the kitchen.
2 Teen Divers Rescued Off Point at Ka‘ū Beach Park
Two young fishermen were uninjured after being rescued 400 yards offshore from a beach park in Ka‘ū Wednesday afternoon.
HPD Picks Up 10 Motorists for DUI
Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers were under the age of 21.
Vegetable Products in Hawai‘i Part of Recall
A recall of vegetables potentially contaminated with Listeria involves products shipped to Hawai‘i.
Schatz Introduces Companion Legislation to Violence Against Women Act
US Senators Brian Schatz and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced companion legislation to the House-passed Violence Against Women Act.
