News
Big Island Weekend Road Closures: Oct. 25-27
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced the following temporary road and lane closures from Friday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 27.
Spencer Beach Park to Reopen
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation extended its apologies for the closure, thanking the public for their patience as the issue was resolved.
Ka’u Burglar Steals Batteries and Little Else
An unknown suspect broke into the home of a 70-year-old female at some point between Friday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 20.
Ocean View Skatepark in the Works
Community advocates planning to construct a new skatepark in Ocean View will meet with County Parks and Recreation early next month to discuss locations.
Waikoloa Woman Captures Footage of Dolphins While Paddling
Members of the Waikoloa Canoe Club were joined on their Sunday morning paddle session by a large pod of dolphins.
Traffic Citations on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
The combined total of the 10-week long Daniel K. Inouye Highway enhanced traffic enforcement efforts by Hawai ‘i Police Department stands at 5,461 citations issued.
Climate Change, El Niño and Weather Near You
El Niño events cause serious shifts in weather patterns across the globe, and scientists are keen to answer the question of how climate change will affect the generation of strong El Niño events.
Flood Advisory for North, South Kona Districts
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for North and South Kona Districts through this evening.
All Lanes Now Open Near Honoka’a
One lane is closed on Route 19 north of Honokaa due to a traffic hazard.
Public Invited to LFA Awareness Forum
The public is invited to attend a forum on little fire ants to learn more about the biology and impact the insects are having on the Big Island.
Hawai‘i Ranks Last in Afterschool Suppers to Keiki
Out of the 66,550 keiki who ate free or reduced-price school lunch in Hawai‘i in 2018, only 259 also had an afterschool supper.
Emergency Response Drill to be Held at Hilo Airport
Hilo International Airport will serve as the staging area for a full-scale emergency response exercise on Oct. 25.
USDA to Provide $150 Mil in Grants to Help Disaster-Affected Communities
USDA is making $150 million in grants available through the Community Facilities Program to help rural communities continue their recovery from natural disasters.
Hilo School Tsunami Drill Underway; Expect Delays
Students at Chiefess Kapi‘olani School in Hilo will be crossing Kino‘ole Street for a tsunami drill.
Kamuela Man Charged in Connection to Invasion of Privacy
A report of invasion of privacy led to the arrest of a Kamuela man on Oct. 22. The report stems from an incident on Oct. 20.
Big Island Hotels Sees Growth
Hawai‘i hotels had the highest revenue per available room and average daily rate through the first three quarters of 2019 when compared to other top U.S. markets.
Mass Transit to Shift Sales From Hilo Baseyard
The County of Hawai’i Mass Transit Agency is stopping all sales at its Hilo Baseyard effective Nov. 15, 2019.
Fourth Fridays Celebrates Lanihau-lloween
Fourth Fridays will celebrate Lanihau-lloween on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Lanihau Center parking lot in Kailua-Kona.
Search Begins for New UH Astronomy Director
The University of Hawai‘i Institute for Astronomy is in the market for a new director and as of Tuesday, the search has officially begun.
