News
Hawai’i Island Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 7–11
The state of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures starting Oct. 7.
Drenched: West Hawaii’s Wet Summer Continues
The wet season will soon begin to dissipate in the Kona Districts, just as it takes hold across the rest of the state.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Highway 132 on Track to Open in November
The Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works anticipates it will reopening Highway 132 next month.
Advice to Manage County Recycling Rollback
Effective Oct. 16, 2019, Hawai’i County Transfer Stations will no longer accept plastic or paper recycling in county “mixed” recycling bins.
Man, Woman Accused of Armed Robbery in Hilo
A man and woman have been accused of armed robbery after an incident at a Hilo business on Sept. 30.
Weekend Road Closures: Oct. 4–6
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced the following temporary road and lane closures from Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019.
Green Waste Site Closed at Ke’ei Transfer Station
The Keʻei Transfer Station’s green waste site is at capacity, having reached allowable permit limits, and is closed.
Missing: Sanoe Moniz, 36, Na’alehu
Police seek assistance in locating a missing woman last reported to be headed toward Na’alehu.
Man Found Unresponsive at Pololū Valley
At 2:13 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, the Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a call of a swimmer in distress at Pololū Valley.
HFD: Ka’u Brush Fire Contained
A brush fire in Ka’u has closed parts of South Point Road. Firefighters are on scene battling the blaze.
Woman Found Unresponsive at Mahukona Beach Park
At 1:13 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, the Hawai‘i Fire Department received a call of a swimmer in distress at Mahukona Beach Park.
Empty the Shelter Initiative Returns to HIHS
BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing back its Empty the Shelters campaign to the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society’s Kea‘au Shelter.
Vandalized Hilo Park Bathroom Quickly Repaired
The Ainaola Park women’s restroom was repaired after it was vandalized earlier this week.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
Kingsnake turned in to Honolulu Zoo
A 3-foot California king snake was turned into the Honolulu Zoo Tuesday.
Kona Pool Scheduled to Reopen This Month
The Kona Aquatics Center is set to reopen this month as long as new filtration system tests trouble-free.
HPD Issues 591 Citations, Arrests 6 on Maunakea
The continuing efforts of police during the last week resulted in the issuance of an additional 591 traffic citations and six suspects arrested for 10 offenses.
Kuawa Street Park Fields to Open to Public
The fields at Kuawa Street Park in Hilo will be open for use on Oct. 20.
Volunteers Restore Pepe’ekeo Basketball Court
Employees at Honua Ola Bioenergy restored the Pepe’ekeo community basketball court to proper playing condition.
