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Hawai‘i Island Weekend Road Closures, Aug. 30–Sept. 1
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has announced the following temporary lane closures through Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019.
Kona Courthouse Opens Doors in September
The Hawai‘i State Judiciary will open its new West Hawai‘i courthouse early next week.
‘Aggressive’ Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death Strain on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) confirmed on Thursday the presence of an aggressive strain of Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death on Kaua‘i.
Ex-Cop Gets Probation for Child Sex Assaults
Teddy O. Van Lerberghe, 45, was charged in 2017 with seven counts of sexual assault of a 5-year-old between the years of 2004 and 2008.
HPD Prioritizes Traffic Enforcement on Maunakea
The Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) continues ramped up traffic enforcement on Mauna Kea, efforts that began on Aug. 15, 2019.
Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center Rodeo Arena to Close
The Pana‘ewa Equestrian Center Rodeo Arena will close from Sept. 2, 2019, to approximately Dec. 9, 2019, in order to complete restoration work at the facility.
Kūhiō Kalaniana’ole Park to Close Next Week
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announced Kūhiō Kalaniana’ole Park will be closed for four days in early September.
Shark Sighting Closes Magic Sands, Kahalu‘u
DLNR reports La‘aloa (Magic Sands) and Kahalu‘u Beach Parks in Kona are closed due to a confirmed shark sighting on Thursday morning.
HTA Visitor Statistics Show Spending Up
Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total of $1.7 billion in July 2019, an increase of 2.4 percent compared to July 2018.
USS Arizona Memorial to Reopen Sunday
The memorial started a $2.1 million renovation in May of 2018 to fix a partially submerged and cracked dock, as well as other structural repairs.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
At 6:16 p.m. HST, radar indicated moderate to heavy rain showers over the North and South Kona Districts of the Big Island.
State Employees Food Drive a Success
The State Employees Food Drive celebrated its 20th year this season.
Magic Sands Closed After Shark Sighting
Hawai‘i Civil Defense announced Magic Sands Beach in Kona is closed as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, due to a confirmed shark sighting.
COP Program Helps With College Admission
COP was established in 1970 as a federally-funded project to recruit residents from Waiʻanae, Nānākuli, Kālihi and Pālama to pursue a college education.
Outreach Project for Kīlauea Victims Set
The Big Isle Community Outreach Project, for communities impacted by the Kīlauea eruption, will be held on two Saturdays at the Pāhoa Community Center.
UH 2019-2020 Speaker Series Released
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has released the 2019–2020 lineup for its Better Tomorrow Speaker Series.
Waiki Accomplice Gets Five Years
Kiel Brende was convicted of first-degree hindering prosecution on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in Kona Circuit Court.
Don’t Drug and Drive, HPD Warns
Labor Day Weekend is just a few days away and the Hawai’i Police Department (HPD) has made known its intention to seek out drunk and/or high drivers.
Leak Detection Tech to Save Money, Energy
DWS purchased more than 200 data loggers to track down hard-to-find leaks in the county’s underground water distribution system, with help from Hawai‘i Energy.
Hawk Appointed as District Court Judge
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald appointed Jeffrey Hawk to the District Court of the Third Circuit in Hilo on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019.
