News
Old Saddle Road Resurfacing Work, Jan. 23–Feb. 1
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance Division will begin resurfacing work on the Old Saddle Road.
Bill Drafted to Educate Visitors About Hawai‘i’s Wildlife & Laws
“Promise to Our Keiki” drafted a bill to educate those coming to Hawai‘i about the state’s endangered and endemic wildlife and the laws that pertain to them.
Military Convoys Scheduled for Jan. & Feb.
Military units are scheduled to conduct vehicle convoy movements between Kawaihae and Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) on the following dates and times.
Obituary Notices: Week of Jan. 20, 2018
May they rest in peace. Obituaries for the week of Jan. 20, 2018. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries.
Hawaiian Monarchy Group Rebukes Storming of OHA Offices
The Hawaiian Monarchy government of The Hawaiian Kingdom strongly condemns the violent and invasive actions carried out by members of the Kingdom of Atooi against OHA.
Hawai‘i Leaders Comment on Trump’s Border Wall Trade Proposal
Hawai‘i legislators and organizations commented on President Trump’s proposal to end the shutdown by trading a temporary extension of TPS and DACA for his border wall.
Paving Work Scheduled on Hwy 19 on MLK Jr. Day
Alternating lane closures are scheduled for Hawai‘i Belt Road (Highway 19) north of Hilo will continue Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.7-M Chile Quake
A 6.7-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED NEAR THE COAST OF CENTRAL CHILE AT 3:33 P.M. HST
Living Treasures of Hawai‘i to Be Honored
Four Hawai‘i residents have been chosen as this year’s Living Treasures of Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, Jan. 19–25
Temporary lane closures are scheduled from Saturday through Friday, Jan. 19 through 25, 2019.
Hawai‘i’s Public Libraries to Observe MLK Jr. Day Holiday
In state observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all public libraries and library support offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019.
DOCARE Officers Help Rescue Sinking Truck
Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers helped the driver pull his truck out of the water.
‘Peter Boy’s’ Mother Dies of Natural Causes
The mother of “Peter Boy” Kema died Wednesday night, Jan. 16, 2019.
UPDATE: Honokaʻa Girl Found in Good Health
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has located 16-year-old Hi‘ilei Peneku who was previously reported as missing.
Victim of Single-Vehicle Crash Identified
A Keaʻau man died following a single-vehicle collision on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Captain Cook on Highway 11, .3 miles south of the 99-mile marker.
Big Island Meteorologist One of Top 5 National Award Finalists
Big Island resident Michael Phillips and his team of Weatherboy meteorologists brand are a top-five finalist in the National Weatherperson of the Year Awards.
UPDATE: 12 Trespassers Storm OHA Honolulu Office
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has released the following statement regarding an incident that happened at their Honolulu office on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Jan. 18–20
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.
Whale Carcass Moves Closer to Shore
Video of a man standing on top of the carcass of a sperm whale off the south shore of O‘ahu has surfaced and is being investigated by law enforcement.
Red Cross Assists Coast Guard During Shutdown
American Red Cross is teaming up with the United States Automobile Association (USAA) and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) to provide interest-free loans.
