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What are Big Island Residents Afraid of Most?
A new national survey shows peopleʻs worst fears according to their google searches.
Ke‘ei Transfer Station Green Waste Site Closed Until Further Notice
The Ke‘ei Transfer Station’s green waste site cannot reopen as planned this Sunday, March 31, 2019, and will remain closed until further notice.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: March 30–April 5
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
109 Whales Counted from Big Island to Kaua‘i
More than 430 volunteers gathered data from the shores of the Big Island, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i.
HPD Community Satisfaction Survey Available Online in April
By comparing the results of this year’s survey with the results of past surveys, the HPD can gauge where it has improved and where it needs further improvement.
STUDY: Documentaries Change Lives of Millennials
Well over of millennials half watch one to three documentaries per month.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday.
Additional $60M Earmarked for Big Island Disaster Relief
Lawmakers moved quickly this session to provide financial support to Big Island residents by passing HB 1180 HD1.
Kailua-Kona Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Shannon Ke was charged with Attempted Murder 1, two counts of Terroristic Threatening 1, Criminal Property Damage 2, Resisting Arrest and Assault on Police Officer 1.
April is ‘Sexual Assault Awareness Month’
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in Hawai‘i begins Monday, April 1, 2019.
HPD Reminds Motorists to Pull Over for Emergency Vehicles
HPD is reminding motorists of the requirement to slow to a prudent speed, or if safe, make a lane change into the adjacent lane of travel when approaching an emergency vehicle.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Jackie Young
As a mark of respect for the late Hawai‘i State Representative Jackie Young, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags to be flown at half-staff.
Senators Introduce Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act
Earlier this week, Sens Mazie K. Hirono, Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and 26 of their Senate colleagues introduced the Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act.
Pahala & Ke‘ei Transfer Stations Closing Early March 29
The Pāhala & Ke‘ei Transfer Stations closed at 9 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2019, and will reopen as regularly scheduled on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Keauhou Transfer Station Closing Early March 29
The Keauhou Transfer Station closed at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019, and will reopen as regularly scheduled on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ocean View Fire Destroys Home
The Hawai‘i Fire Department arrived on the scene of a single-family dwelling fire on Bamboo Lane between Sea Breeze Parkway and Kona Drive on March 28.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: March 29–31
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
UPDATE: Kaiwiki Road Shooting Victim Upgraded to Serious But Stable
The Hawai‘i Police Department, as well as firefighters, have responded to the report of a shooting at home on Kaiwiki Road in Hilo around 1:40 p.m today.
Sen. Hirono Questions Proposal to Move HVO to O‘ahu
Sen. Mazie Hirono pressed Interior Secretary Nominee David Bernhardt to incorporate feedback from Hawai‘i’s Congressional Delegation and Big Island stakeholders.
2nd Rat Lungworm Disease Case Confirmed on Big Island in 2019
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed another case of rat lungworm disease (angiostrongyliasis) contracted on Hawai‘i Island.
