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Wind Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR HAWAI‘I ISLAND UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY
Hawai‘i County Council Passes Eruption Recovery Resolutions
The Hawai‘i County Council passed three resolutions this week relating to recovery from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.
Public Events Set to Raise Awareness During Suicide Prevention Month
The goal of events during September is to raise public awareness about suicide prevention, the impact of suicides in Hawai‘i, and to connect survivors…
STUDY: Hawai‘i’s Most Popular Master’s Programs
Many graduates are pursuing master’s degree programs and analysis shows that their interests vary from state to state.
Mauna Spending Continues to Rise
Hawai‘i County spending continues to rise as the protest of the TMT construction on Mauna Kea stretches into its seventh week.
STUDY: Visit Hawai‘i, but Don’t Retire There
Hawai‘i’s high cost of living make it among the top 10 worst states for retirement in the U.S.
Big Island Offers ‘Stellar’ After-School Programs
With back-to-school well underway, parents of new middle or intermediate school students may be wondering where their kids can go at the end of the day.
Juliette Degenerates Into Post-Tropical Cyclone
Gradual weakening is forecast during the next several days and Juliette is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone later today.
MISSING: Treeny Shiraki, 15, Captain Cook
Hawai‘i County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Treeny Shiraki, who is reported as missing.
State Removes Mauna Kea Structure for Safety Reasons; Two Arrests Made
The State of Hawai‘i will begin removing a structure on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, that was unlawfully constructed on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property.
Free Inspections Offered During National Child Passenger Safety Week
Local events and inspections will be offered on the Big Island during National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death in Single-Vehicle Crash
An autopsy has revealed the cause of death of Jenny Diaz of Pāhoa, who was found unresponsive following a June 15 single-vehicle crash on Government Beach Road.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Leeward Kohala
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 9 a.m. this morning to 9 a.m. Sunday.
Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island leeward and SE waters until 6 p.m. Saturday.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Juliette to Become Remnant by Sunday
Juliette is moving toward the WNW near 13 mph and is forecast to turn westward on Saturday, and it should continue moving westward through early next week.
Sen. Inouye Says TMT Protest ‘Destructive, Lawless’
Sen. Inouye didn’t mince words on the topic of TMT and Maunakea. She chastised her colleagues, calling protestors’ actions “destructive” and “lawless.”
Small Craft Advisory
Areas Affected: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Upped Traffic Enforcement on Maunakea
Police assigned to the TMT protestor encampment on Mauna Kea Access Road continue increased traffic enforcement efforts on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
DAY 6: Volunteers Needed in Search for Kyle Brittain
Kyle’s father, Steve Brittain, a long-time Hawai‘i County resident, is asking for volunteers to help bring Kyle home.
HTA Public Survey to Inform Five-Year Plan
An HTA stakeholder group successfully lobbied to reopen a public survey, extending the response deadline to Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.
