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South Point Road Still Closed After Ka‘u Brush Fire
A portion of South Point Road remains closed as HFD continues to manage hot spots within the fire break.
Ka‘u Resident Hired as State Director at USDA Rural Development HI
Brenda Iokepa-Moses was appointed to serve as State Director for USDA Rural Development in Hawai‘i. She will oversee rural development programs in rural Hawai‘i, American Samoa and the Western Pacific.
HPD Releases September Crime Stats for Puna
Statistics cover incidents that occurred in Mountain View, Kurtistown, Volcano, Kea’au and Pahoa.
Public Invited to Discuss Eruption Recovery in Pahoa
The public is invited to a Kīlauea Recovery SpeakOut today in Pāhoa. The event focused on identifying recovery strategies and actions.
HIHS to Deploy Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin
The Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin is scheduled to make stops in Ocean View and Waimea in the coming weeks.
Nonprofit Collects 10k Diapers for Hawaii Island’s keiki
After a week-long campaign, Hawai‘i Diaper Bank collected over 10,000 diapers, wipes and other basic essentials for Big Island’s keiki.
Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff for Fire Prevention Week
At the direction of the US President, Gov. David Ige has ordered the US flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff for Fire Prevention Week.
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.
