News
Vandalized Hilo Park Bathroom Quickly Repaired
The Ainaola Park women’s restroom was repaired after it was vandalized earlier this week.
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.
Kingsnake turned in to Honolulu Zoo
A 3-foot California king snake was turned into the Honolulu Zoo Tuesday.
Kona Pool Scheduled to Reopen This Month
The Kona Aquatics Center is set to reopen this month as long as new filtration system tests trouble-free.
HPD Issues 591 Citations, Arrests 6 on Maunakea
The continuing efforts of police during the last week resulted in the issuance of an additional 591 traffic citations and six suspects arrested for 10 offenses.
Kuawa Street Park Fields to Open to Public
The fields at Kuawa Street Park in Hilo will be open for use on Oct. 20.
Volunteers Restore Pepe’ekeo Basketball Court
Employees at Honua Ola Bioenergy restored the Pepe’ekeo community basketball court to proper playing condition.
Registration For Surfers Healing Camp Open
Pre-registration is now open for the Surfers Healing Camp for children with disabilities.
Kona Library Alters Schedule During IRONMAN
The Kailua-Kona Public Library will adjust its hours over the coming days to accommodate the IRONMAN World Championship.
Transfer Station Green Waste Site Closure
Hawai‘i County announced the closure due to staff shortages.
DWS: South Kohala water restriction canceled
Water restrictions are canceled for Kawaihae, Kawaihae Harbor, Hāpuna Beach Resort, Maunakea Beach Resort, Mauna Lani Resort Puakō and South Kohala.
Kupuna Soon Able to Apply for Hilo Housing
Applications for residency will be available this month for 92 units at a Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood.
BGCBI Youth Celebrate Summer’s End with Ho’ike
Youth of the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island celebrated a successful summer program.
Vandal Starts Fire in Ainaola Park Bathroom
The public women’s restroom at Ainaola Park is closed until further notice.
Lawmakers Press USDA For Ag Funds After Eruption
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the USDA to provide relief to Hawai’i farmers and agricultural producers affected by the Kīlauea eruption.
DOH Institutes New Immunization Requirements
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has launched a media campaign to educate parents about new immunizations for seventh-grade students for the 2020-21 school year.
Hoʻonohopapa Koholālele Project Wins OHA Grant
The Hoʻonohopapa Koholālele Project is a community-based ʻāina and aloha ʻāina restoration initiative.
‘Caring for our Caregivers’ Conference
Hawai‘i Island Adult Care Center will hold its first Annual Caregiver Conference, Caring for Our Caregivers, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.
