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Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures: Sept. 23–27
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures Monday through Friday, Sept. 23 to 27, 2019.
Museum Celebrates Annual Living History Day
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum celebrated America’s WWII history to life at its annual Living History Day on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.
Hospitality Booms Across State, Big Island
In August 2019, Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR) and occupancy compared to August 2018.
HVNP Develops New Curriculum
HVNP announced the release of its new program, which is intended for fourth-grade students, called Hulihia Kīlauea—A Complete Change.
UH Mānoa Lab Granted $5.3 Million
This grant will allow the Institute for Biogenesis Research (IBR) to produce transgenic mice for other researchers seeking medical cures at UH.
CEO of KTA Super Stores Passes Away
Barry K. Taniguchi, board chairman and CEO of KTA Super Stores, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at The Queen’s Medical Center.
Eco-Tourism Initiative Benefits Big Island
The concept of responsible tourism is being put into action in Hawai‘i to the benefit of the local environment.
Tropical Storm Kiko May Restrengthen
Some restrengthening could begin late Sunday, but is forecast to be short-lived with weakening anticipated by Tuesday.
TMT Protestor Prosecution Passes to AG’s Office; Trial Dates Set
Prosecution has been transferred to the AG’s office and trial dates were set for nine kūpuna who were charged with obstructing a government operation.
STUDY: Hawai‘i 3rd Most Diverse State in US
The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by 2044 the U.S. will no longer have a single ethnic majority.
Fire Causes $19+K in Damage to State-Owned Garage/Dwelling
Big Island firefighters arrived at an Ocean View Drive address in Hilo to find a garage with an attached accessory dwelling unit engulfed in flames.
Tropical Storm Kiko Weakens, Shifts to WSW Motion
A motion toward the SW or WSW is forecast to occur through Sunday night, followed by a westward to NW motion Monday and Tuesday.
Seven Arrested & Charged in Burglary Ring Bust
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged multiple individuals in connection with several business burglaries that occurred in the South Kohala District.
Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE PAILOLO AND ALENUIHAHA CHANNELS AND WATERS SOUTH OF THE BIG ISLAND
Scheduled Weekend Road & Lane Closures: Sept. 20–22
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20 to 22, 2019.
Paradise Helicopters Pilot Receives FAA Master Pilot Award
The US Federal Aviation Administration awarded longtime Paradise pilot and Pāhoa resident Robert Blair with the Master Pilot Award.
Emergency Siren Testing Set for Sept. 20
A siren test will be conducted in Hilo and Pāhoa on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Ansel Robinson Named Police Officer of the Year
The honor went to Officer Ansel Robinson, who was named Officer of the Month for November 2018 and again in March 2019.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Kiko Slowly Treks Westward
According to NOAA graphics, TS Kiko will cross into the Central Pacific Basin (140 W) sometime Monday.
Kohala Pool to Close for Three Days
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that the Kohala Pool will be temporarily closed in September.
