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Body Retrieved Off Kamilo Point
First-responders arrived at Kamilo Point in the Ka‘ū District on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at 11:48 p.m. after receiving a report about a swimmer in distress.
HOPE Services CEO Honored with Hoʻokele Award
HOPE Services Hawaiʻi CEO Brandee Menino was one of three women nonprofit executives honored at a ceremony for recipients of Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s prestigious Hoʻokele Award.
HDOT, Attorney Gen. Update Status of Mauna Kea Access Road, DKI Hwy.
“The public is reminded that Mauna Kea Access Road is a public road controlled by DOT and that the current blockade is unlawful.”
DWS Issues South Kohala Water Conservation Reminder
The Department of Water Supply has issued a water conservation reminder for the South Kohala area through Sept. 30 while well repairs are being conducted.
Applicants Sought for Board of Bar Examiners
The Nominating Committee of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court is accepting applications from attorneys wanting to serve as members of the Board of Bar Examiners.
Disciplinary Board Position Open on Hawai‘i Supreme Court
The Nominating Committee of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court is seeking to fill one non-attorney position on the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court.
Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deploy for Hurricane Dorian
Four volunteers with the American Red Cross of Hawaii are being deployed to help tens of thousands of people in the path of Hurricane Dorian.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies as Result of Motorcycle Crash
A 26-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a single-vehicle collision on Thursday, Aug. 29, in Kailua-Kona on Ali‘i Drive south of Royal Poinciana Drive.
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.
