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Big Island weekly lane closures for June 15-21
Closure schedules can change at any time, without notice. All projects also are weather permitting.
Big Island botanical artist’s endangered Hawaiian hibiscus featured in UK exhibition
Paula de la Cruz of Kapa‘au seeks ‘to communicate the beauty of the quiet world of botany.’
Update: Victim of possible drowning in Kona identified
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time.
Update: High surf warning issued for Big Island’s south-facing shores, replacing earlier advisory
Warning-level surf of 11 to 15 feet is the result of a medium, long-period south swell expected to impact the entire state through Saturday morning.
Magnitude 4.1 quake shakes Ka‘ū District
The tumbler occurred 9 miles east-southeast of Nāʻālehu at a depth of 23 miles below sea level at 1:43 p.m.
Upcoming lane closures as Kohala schools improve crosswalks
The Department of Public Works Highway Division has announced it will install three raised crosswalks in front of Kohala Elementary, Middle, and High Schools from June 17 to 21, causing lane closures.
Volcano Watch – A decade later, remembering the Pāhoa lava flow crisis
Ten years ago, inflation at Puʻuʻōʻō in May and June led to a new eruptive episode on the northeast flank of the cone.
Video shows Kona man rescue a pup out of a deep fissure in Big Island forest
Misty, a 10-month-old Catahoula dog, was trapped in the fissure for eight hours before her rescue.
Update: 17-year-old Big Island runaway located in good health
Isaiah Gravette was located Thursday morning in Hōlualoa.
Pedestrian involved in Volcano crash identified; death ruled a suicide
Multiple witnesses confirmed 44-year-old Collins Kaholo of Volcano was standing by a stop sign prior to running into the road and in front of the truck.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 13-19: Father’s Day Blues Jam, The Mākaha Sons live, O-Bon Fest 2024 and much more
Also don’t miss three cultural events coming up at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, the opening of a new culinary market in Waikōloa and a slew of other events and activities.
Police investigating after body of 21-year-old is found in Volkswagen
The victim has been positively identified as 21-year-old Sachiko Myers of Ocean View.
Hawaiʻi Island police report 21 DUIs in one week
Hawaiʻi Island police provided an overview of the number of DUI arrests, major crashes, and fatal accidents this year, reporting 426 DUI arrests compared with 447 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4.7 percent.
Health officials report high COVID-19 cases statewide
The state released its weekly numbers for June 4-10 this afternoon which shows a total active of 1,330 active cases statewide.
Applicants sought for conservation leadership development program on Hawai‘i Island
Recent high school graduates, college graduates and young professionals looking to establish a career in conservation are strongly encouraged to apply by June 21.
Hawaiian monk seal pup born on Lei Day weaned, relocated to remote O‘ahu shoreline
NOAA has also revealed the sex of the pup to be a female, which they say is hopeful news for the continued recovery of the Hawaiian monk seal population.
Tonight: Fire hydrant flow test within Parker Ranch Center in Waimea
The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.
Hawai‘i Island police: Fentanyl arrests and recovery statistics for May
In recent years, the use of illicit fentanyl has reached epidemic proportions on the mainland and Hawai‘i.
KAPA DJ moves on to next elimination round in Favorite Chef contest
Darde Gamayo is still leading the race for votes to become the next “Favorite Chef.”
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding 15-year-old boy
The teen was last seen on Monday at 12:30 p.m.
