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Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
HPD Hits Crime Spree Suspect With Charges
The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) arrested Joshua Hams, 38, on Wednesday just before 1:40 p.m. at a home on Kalamauka Street in Kailua-Kona.
Uncle Robert’s Night Market Closes Indefinitely
Uncle Robert’s Night Market, the weekly event announced an indefinite shutdown on social media platforms Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019.
Gov. Ige Releases Funds for Forest Reserve
Gov. David Ige has released $1.3 million in Capital Improvement Project funds to benefit the Honua‘ula Forest Reserve on Hawai‘i Island.
HIEMA Siren Testing for Hilo
The state Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency will be testing newly-installed sirens on Hawai‘i Island Thursday and Friday.
Police Up Ticketing Pace on Mauna Kea
Police are ramping up traffic enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near the Mauna Kea Access Road, according to a Hawai‘i Police Department press release.
IRS Warns Taxpayers, Preparers About Impersonation Scam
The IRS and its Security Summit partners warn taxpayers and tax professionals about a new IRS impersonation scam campaign spreading nationally via email.
HSTA Praises DOE’s New Cooler Classroom Policy
The DOE policy will allow for more classrooms to be air conditioned sooner and for a much lower cost than previous efforts.
Sen. Hirono Criticizes Trump Administration’s Latest Migrant Children Ruling
Sen. Mazie Hirono released a statement after the Trump Administration announced a final rule aimed at dismantling protections for migrant children.
Unpermitted Campers & Unauthorized Structures Removed From DHHL Lands on Kaua‘i
Unpermitted campers and unauthorized structures were removed from DHHL properties in Anahola, Kaua‘i, on Aug. 21, 2019.
New Time Capsule Installed at State Capitol
A new time capsule with mementos of our own era was placed in the northwest corner column of the Capitol rotunda and the original dedication plaque reinstalled.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ivo Strengthens in East Pacific
The center of Tropical Storm Ivo was located near latitude 15.7°N, longitude 113.6°W, about 550 miles SSW of the southern tip of Baja, Calif.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat From 4.2-M Loihi Seamount Quake
Today’s earthquake had no apparent effect on Kīlauea or Mauna Loa volcanoes, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported that no tsunami was generated by it.
Small Craft Advisory Extended for Big Island Waters
The affected areas include Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island leeward and SE waters.
High Surf Advisory Cancelled for Big Island Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has cancelled the High Surf Advisory.
UPDATE: Police Detail Islandwide Crime Spree
What began as a vehicle pursuit on Wednesday afternoon turned into a foot chase after the suspect abandoned his vehicle in the vicinity of Kalamauka Road.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i Returns to Big Island
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i will return Kona and Waimea Sept. 3 to Sept. 4, 2019, and to Hilo and Kea‘au from Sept. 16 to Sept. 20.
Big Island Veterans Resource Fair Announced
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a Town Hall and Resource Fair Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
County Spent Over $3 Million on Maunakea
County officials say they will send invoices to the state Attorney General’s Office for reimbursement but it is unknown when the transaction will be finalized.
High Surf & Small Craft Advisories in Effect for Hawai‘i
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY FOR SOUTH-FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS.
