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Police ID Woman Killed in Puna Car Crash on Dec. 11
Police have identified a woman killed in a two-car crash in Puna last week as Frances Souza, 83, of Volcano.
Brush Fire Scorches 20 Acres in Waimea District
A brush fire in the Waimea District was quickly snuffed out with the combined efforts of county, military and volunteer crews Tuesday evening.
Hirono Secures $21 Mil for HVO
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono helped secure federal funding for the construction of a new US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field station within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
No Leaks, Injuries After Fuel Tanker Tips Over
There were no hazardous leaks or injuries when a fuel tractor trailer partially tipped over on Kawaihae Road.
LFA Treatment to Close Portion of HVNP
LFA detections have decreased by at least 99% at Steam Vents since the park began treating the area in February.
Hilo VA Clinic Relocated to Larger Facility
The Hilo Community Based Outpatient Clinic has moved to a larger, newly-refurbished facility on 45 Mohouli Street.
Wild Weather in Store for the Big Island
A gale warning, a wind advisory and a high surf advisory are all in effect for the Big Island through Wednesday.
DEM to Address Widespread Transfer Station Closures by Funding More Staff
For the last several weeks, Big Island transfer station closures have seemed almost a daily occurrence.
Kawaihae Road Now Open
Both traffic lanes are closed on Kawaihae Road near the Kanehoa Street intersection at mile marker 62, as crews work to remove the semi-truck from the affected area.
County Park Closures Scheduled for 2020
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces its 2020 closure schedule.
Deal Reached to Preserve Land Along Ka‘ū Coast
The voluntary sale of 2,317 acres of land along the Ka‘ū Coast was announced by officials Monday.
Several Transfer Station Closures Tuesday
All closed transfer stations are scheduled to reopen Wednesday.
Police Identify Child Killed in Stabbing Incident
Police have released the identity of a 4-year-old child who died following an incident in her home in the Hawaiian Beaches Subdivision in November.
Wind Advisory Remains in Effect
A wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect for North and South Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo Puna, Ka‘ū and island interior areas through this evening.
Emergency Proclamation For Homeless Extended
Gov. David Ige signed a seventh supplemental emergency proclamation that extends the disaster emergency relief period for homelessness.
PONC Seeks Suggestions for Conservation
Properties might qualify for preservation because they offer opportunities for education, public access to beaches or mountains and outdoor recreation.
Ige Proposes Significant Spending Hikes to Operating, CIP Budgets
Ige unveiled the budget increases during a press conference Monday afternoon, saying they’re the result of strategic decisions born of favorable circumstances.
Gale Warning Issued for Big Island Waters
A gale warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring.
