News
Upcoming ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Dates
There will be several opportunities throughout the remainder of the year for Big Island residents to caffeinate with cops at coffee stops in Kailua-Kona.
AG Offers Maunakea Protestors Plea Deals
HPD arrested more than 30 people during the first week of a protest blocking Maunakea Access Road in an attempt to stop the construction of TMT.
DOH Begins ‘Stop Flu at School’ Program
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s annual Stop Flu at School program began last week and will continue in 185 public schools statewide.
Big Island Beekeepers Host Honey Challenge
The Big Island Beekeepers Association held the formal judging for the 10th annual Hawaiian Honey Challenge on Saturday at the Komohana Agriculture Research Station in Hilo.
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.
Hawai‘i Island Weekly Road Closures: Oct. 19–25
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather-permitting.
Free Metastatic Breast Cancer Workshop Offered in Kona
The free informational workshop will be on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 to 11 a.m., in Kona.
Public Invited for ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at Kona Starbucks
Meet and talk with local police officers over a cup of coffee on Nov. 5.
Salvation Army Seeking Holiday Donations, Volunteers
Salvation Army is requesting monetary and in-kind donations, as well as volunteer bell ringers to help collect donations in the communities they live in.
Fines Upheld Against Illegal Lava Boat Tours
The ruling was issued on Sept. 27. Those fined are Henry K. Pomroy, Bill A. Fujimoto, and Ho‘okupu Fish Company, LLC.
TMT Supporters Rally in Kona
Several dozen supporters of TMT lined Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway on Thursday to advocate on what they believe is the best course forward for Hawai‘i.
Traffic Advisory for Hilo on Oct. 20
The one-way traffic pattern will be in effect between the hours of 5 a.m. through 6 p.m. on Oct. 20.
Family Court Judge on Leave; Reason Still Unknown
Judge Dakota KM Frenz, appointed to Family Court in October of 2016, has been on paid leave since December of 2018.
Yoga Barre to Open at Waikoloa Beach Resort
The Grand Opening will run all day starting at 8:15 a.m. and will include free yoga classes, product discounts and other promotions.
Oktoberforest Celebrates Trees, Beer
This October, The Nature Conservancy in Hawai‘i and breweries across the globe will celebrate the critical link between healthy forests and beer’s main ingredient — water.
SpeakOut Sessions Scheduled on Energy Code Amendments
Design and construction professionals are invited to attend SpeakOut sessions held by the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Building Division.
Renewed Request for Public’s Help in Finding Missing Man
Hawaiʻi County Police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating 27-year-old Kyle Brittain who was reported as missing.
Outstanding Warrants List
As of Oct. 18, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawai‘i Police Department because of outstanding warrants.
Brian Larimore Found
Hawaiʻi County Police report that Brian Larimore, who was reported missing, has been located and is in good health.
Snake Run Over in Hilo in Good Condition
A three-foot snake was turned over to the Department of Agriculture after is was run over in Hilo Thursday night.
