News
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.
New Water Service Install to Cause Traffic Delays in Kapa‘au
Installation of a new water service on Akoni Pule Highway in Kapa‘au next week is anticipated to cause delays.
EA Published for DHHL Subsistence Ag Lots in Hilo
A bid for the first phase is anticipated to go out in early 2020 after project plans are submitted to the Hawaiʻi County Planning Department in December.
Couple Seeks Lost Ring
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating a missing ring.
Fire Hydrant Flow Testing in November
Testing will be done in the South Hilo, Puna, Hāmākua, South Kona, North Kona, South Kohala and Ka‘ū Districts.
Police Chase Over Saddle Results in Several Charges
Police have charged a 28-year-old male suspect with numerous traffic violations following a high-speed pursuit on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
West Hawai‘i County Band to present ‘November Harvest’ Concert
West Hawai‘i County Band announced its next free concert will take place at Hale Halawai next week.
