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Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE PAILOLO AND ALENUIHAHA CHANNELS AND WATERS SOUTH OF THE BIG ISLAND
Scheduled Weekend Road & Lane Closures: Sept. 20–22
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road and lane closures Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20 to 22, 2019.
Paradise Helicopters Pilot Receives FAA Master Pilot Award
The US Federal Aviation Administration awarded longtime Paradise pilot and Pāhoa resident Robert Blair with the Master Pilot Award.
Emergency Siren Testing Set for Sept. 20
A siren test will be conducted in Hilo and Pāhoa on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Ansel Robinson Named Police Officer of the Year
The honor went to Officer Ansel Robinson, who was named Officer of the Month for November 2018 and again in March 2019.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Kiko Slowly Treks Westward
According to NOAA graphics, TS Kiko will cross into the Central Pacific Basin (140 W) sometime Monday.
Kohala Pool to Close for Three Days
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that the Kohala Pool will be temporarily closed in September.
Hunger Is Fundraiser all Month at Safeway
Safeway is spending the month of September raising money for the annual Hunger Is fundraiser.
Akamai Living Health Fair set for Hilo
The Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the 19th annual Akamai Living Health Fair.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island leeward and SE waters.
Senators Push for Honey Bee Data Collection
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined 22 other Senate Democrats in writing the USDA expressing concerns over a decision to reduce or suspend collection of honeybee data.
HIEMA to Test Sirens in Hilo, Pāhoa
The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA), together with the Hawai’i County Civil Defense Agency, will conduct siren testing on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.
HPD Arrests Man After Four Years on the Run
The Hawai‘i Police Department has captured a Hilo man who has been on the run for four years.
HPD Cites 547, Arrests 11 on Mauna Kea
HPD officers wrote 547 citations over the last week as the department continued ramped up enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Temporary Closure at Ho‘okena Beach Park
Ho‘okena Beach Park will be closed on Sept. 20, for tree trimming work in all areas of the park, including the parking lot and around the pavilion.
Police Round Up 11 on Outstanding Warrants
Police have been focusing on suspects with warrants that have a propensity to be problems in the community.
Suspect Caught on Camera Swiping Welcome Mat From Candy Store
Hawaiʻi Island Police have arrested and charged a 51-year-old Hilo man for property crime offenses stemming from a theft at a local candy shop in Hilo.
Pāhoa Meeting to Refine Name Proposals for Fissure 8
The Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names meeting will continue community dialogue and collect stories related to the geographic features created by Kīlauea.
KUPA Friends of Ho‘okena Beach Park Receive OHA Grant
KUPA Friends of the Ho‘okena Beach Park has been selected for a Community Grant Award from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The two-year award totals $99,940.
UH President Responds to Mauna Protectors
University of Hawai‘i President Lassner issued a statement in response to the news release issued by the Mauna Protectors.
