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Hawai‘i County to Pay More at the Pump July 1
Hawai‘i County will see gas prices go up 4 cents per gallon beginning Monday, July 1, 2019, due to a new tax hike.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Flight Operations Set for July
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announced upcoming flight plans for July 2019.
West Hawai‘i Legislators to Host Update, July 3
The public is invited to join Rep. Nicole Lowen, Sen. Dru Kanuha and Councilwomen Karen Eoff, Maile David and Rebecca Villegas for a Legislative Update.
UPDATE 2: Tropical Storm Barbara Increases Speed & Strengthens
Barbara is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday morning.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for south-, east- and north-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island until Monday.
Key Kea‘au Intersection to Be Impacted by Traffic Signal Work
Traffic lights at the intersection of Highways 130 and 11 in Kea‘au will not be operational on Sunday, June 30, 2019, as work crews replace equipment.
OHA Seeks Nonprofit to Administer $1.66 M Emergency Assistance Grant
OHA is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for a $1.66-million grant to provide emergency financial assistance to low-income Native Hawaiians.
West Hawaii Legislative Update & Talk Story Set for July 3
The public is invited to join Rep. Nicole Lowen, Sen. Dru Kanuha and Councilwomen Karen Eoff, Maile David and Rebecca Villegas for an update and talk story.
Kailua-Kona Street Light Poles to Be Replaced
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Traffic Division will reinstall street light poles that were knocked down in traffic accidents in Kailua-Kona.
Hilo Shooting Suspect Released
Police have released the 43-year old Hilo woman who was suspected of shooting a 37-year old Hilo man earlier this week.
DOH: Hawai‘i-Grown Papayas Safe
The FDA and the CDC are investigating a multi-state outbreak of 62 salmonella illnesses potentially linked to whole, fresh papayas imported from Mexico.
Alvin Degrades to Tropical Depression
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 30 mph with higher gusts.
HPD Officer of the Month: Terence Scanlan
Police Officer Terence Scanlan was honored as the Aloha Exchange Club’s Officer of the Month of May 2019 for his outstanding dedication to duty.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY for Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island leeward and SE waters.
Senators: Census Should Stay on Schedule, Omit Citizenship Question
Senators are asking Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to begin printing census materials without adding a politically motivated question about citizenship.
Senate Passes Bill to Improve Emergency Alert System
The Schatz provisions will improve the emergency alert system and give the federal government the sole responsibility of alerting the public of a missile threat…
Public Comment Period Extended for TMT Pollutant Discharge Permit Renewal
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has extended the public comment period for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit renewal for the TMT.
Kealohas Found Guilty
A federal jury has found former Honolulu Deputy Prosecutor Katherine Kealoha and her husband, former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha, guilty…
Puna Man After Being Found Passed Out in Stolen Vehicle
A 34-year old Puna man has been arrested after he was found passed out in a stolen vehicle Thursday morning.
