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High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
BOE Passes Teacher Pay Increases 7-2
The Hawaii State Board of Education approved the Department’s proposal to provide extra compensation for classroom teachers in three high-need areas: special education, hard-to-staff geographical locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs.
Police Apprehend 2 Suspects Wanted for Variety of Offenses
Both parties were being sought by police and were located at a residence in Volcano on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Multiple Transfer Station Services Closed Due to Staff Shortages
Several solid waste transfer station and service closures in East Hawaii were closed Dec. 5 due to staffing shortages.
Body Found in Orchid Isle Estates Subdivision
Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating the discovery of a body found in the Orchid Isle Estates subdivision last night.
Wind Advisory for Big Island Summits
A wind advisory for the summits means that sustained winds of at least 45 mph, or gusts of at least 55 mph, are expected.
Maunakea Traffic Enforcement Produces 436 citations, 2 arrests
The effort will continue for the duration of the ongoing situation on Maunakea.
Pearl Harbor Shooter Used Service Weapon in Deadly Attack
Romero was assigned to stand watch over a submarine scheduled for maintenance, which is why the sailor was armed and able to carry out his attack at Dry Dock 2.
Volcano Transfer Station Closed Due to Staffing Shortages
Due to staff shortages, the Volcano Transfer Station will closed today and will reopen as regularly scheduled on Dec. 7 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Police Seek Help in Finding Missing Woman
The Hawaiʻi County Police is requesting the public’s assistance with locating 47-year-old Leihulu Watson, who is missing.
Lt. Gov. Josh Green and Team Go to Samoa to Fight Measles Outbreak
Lt. Gov. Josh Green pulled together a team of doctors a nurses to fight a measles outbreak in Western Samoa where there have been 62 related deaths.
Big Island November Rainfall Summary
Much of South Hilo and Puna was subject to more than 10 inches of rainfall, which were actually below average totals.
2 Victims, Shooter Dead at Pearl Harbor
The third shooting victim is in stable condition at a local hospital.
Pearl Harbor Gunman Identified as US Sailor Confirmed Dead at the Scene
Authorities have identified the gunman in an active shooter situation at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Dry Dock 2 Wednesday afternoon as a US sailor.
UH-Hilo Dedicates Permanent Pharmacy School Building
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICP) dedicated the college’s new permanent building in Hilo’s University Research Park on December 4.
Winter Storm Watch for Big Island Summits
A winter storm watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact the summits.
Pier 1 Imports Stores Closing Statewide
Pier 1 Imports is closing all stores in State, which include its locations in Kailua-Kona and Hilo.
Report: Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Contained After Shooting
Big Island Now will update this story as more information becomes available.
No Foul Play in Missing Woman’s Death
No foul play is suspected after discovering a body in a Kailua-Kona house Tuesday afternoon. The woman found was tentatively identified as Lucille Arboleda.
Hawai‘i Delegation Demands Repayment of Lost COFA Funds
Hawai‘i’s delegation is demanding fair repayment of lost federal funds providing support services for Compact of Free Association (COFA) citizens.
