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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.
Puna Suspects Wanted on Warrants
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in locating two individuals wanted on outstanding warrants and for questioning in a separate criminal investigation.
Steam Vents Parking Lot to Close for Fire Ant Treatment on Aug. 29
The Steam Vents parking lot in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Big Island Housing Market Shows Surprising Resilience
Elite Pacific Properties Agent Nate Gaddis provided an Big Island real estate update on Aug. 28, 2019.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i Island
At 4:31 P.M. HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the leeward slopes of the Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour.
Seminars on Legislative Participation Set
How-To guides, informational handouts and other resources will be available.
Gov. Ige Appoints Water Commission Member
Gov. David Ige has reappointed Michael G. Buck to serve as a member of the Commission on Water Resource Management.
Waimea Youngster Wins Reading Program Prize
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, announced the grand prize winner of its 2019 Summer Reading Program.
Suspects Bumble Through Burglary in Waimea
Waimea Coffee Company was burgled over the weekend by a pair of suspects.
Keʻei Transfer Station Closed, Aug. 27
The Keʻei Transfer Station is understaffed and closed at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019.
DOH Requires Additional Student Immunizations
Students who are up-to-date with their vaccinations in accordance with the CDC’s national recommendations will be in compliance with the new requirements.
