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VIDEO, PHOTOS: Native Hawaiian Group Establishes Refuge Atop Maunakea
At sunrise today, the Royal Order of Kamehameha I and the kiaʻi of Maunakea designated and established a place of refuge at the base of Maunakea.
Copter Survey of Kīlauea Volcano Summit & East Rift Zone Extended
A low-flying helicopter will conduct a lidar survey to document changes that occurred during the 2018 Kīlauea volcanic activity.
Puna Man Out on Bond Charged for Numerous Additional Offenses
A Puna man who was previously involved in a high-speed pursuit involving the damage to police vehicles has been arrested for additional offenses while out on bail.
Maui Declared Disaster Area as Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze
Gov. David Ige issued an emergency proclamation on Friday, July 12, 2019, declaring the County of Maui a disaster area.
Is Hawai‘i’s Drinking Water Safe?
The Environmental Working Group found 44 contaminants in the state’s water supply and 10 of those were above either health or legal limits.
UH Board to Assess Draft of Activities Rules for Maunakea
If approved by the regents, the rules will proceed through the remainder of the administrative rules process to Gov. David Ige for final review and approval.
Airport Operations Back to Normal; Maui Wildfire Not Contained
Operations at Kahului Airport (OGG) are normal, but passengers are asked to contact their airline prior to traveling to the airport as the situation may change.
Hawai‘i County Launching New Streetlight Improvement Program
The County of Hawai‘i is launching a streetlight improvement program with the aim of greatly improving the island’s lighting system.
Pāhala Transfer Station Closes Early, July 12
The Pāhala Transfer Station closed today, Friday, July 12, 2019, at 9 a.m. due to staff shortages in the Kona and Kaʻū baseyards.
Hawai‘i Island Weekend Lane Closures: July 13–14
Temporary lane closures are scheduled through Sunday, July 14, 2019.
Pāhoa Man Charged in Connection With Burglaries
Hawaiʻi Island detectives have charged a 22-year-old Pāhoa man in connection with two separate burglaries from a charter school in Puna.
Body Found Off Bayfront Highway in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating after the discovery of a body off of Bayfront Highway in Hilo this morning, July 11, 2019.
WANTED: Ivan Okada, 54, Kailua-Kona
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 54-year-old Ivan K. Okada of Kailua-Kona.
Flood Advisory Issued for Parts of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 6:15 p.m.
Native Hawaiians Vow to Protect Sacred Maunakea Ahead of TMT Construction
“Kanaka Maoli have never given consent to the construction of the TMT on Maunakea.”
South Hilo Landfill Will Not Accept C&D, Grading & Grubbing Materials Beginning Aug. 1
Effective Aug. 1, Hawai‘i County will no longer accept construction and demolition debris or grading and grubbing materials at the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill.
Public Input Sought for HPD Reaccreditation
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies will visit Hawaiʻi Island as part of the process of reaccreditation for the HPD.
Air Canada Flight Diverted to HNL Due to Severe Turbulence
The Hawai‘i DOT reported this morning that an Air Canada flight was diverted to HNL due to “severe clear air” turbulence that injured dozens of people,
Bill to Provide Stronger Protections for Flood-Prone Communities
The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act would provide stronger protections for flood-prone communities.
Improvements to Volcano Road Aim to Increase Safety
The Green T-Intersection involves physically separating the Volcano Road’s northbound turning lanes from the through traffic by use of raised curbs with delineators.
