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Mail Carriers Seek to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ on May 11
Big Island residents urged to donate food items at their mail boxes.
State Land Board Approves $4.5M in Land Conservation Grants
The highly competitive grant program supports local organizations and government agencies.
County Hosting Auction for Used Equipment & Vehicles
The County of Hawai‘i is auctioning off used equipment and vehicles.
Child in Critical Condition After Being Left in Car Unattended
HPD reports that on Sunday, May 5, 2019, officers responded to a report of a child suffering from heat exhaustion after being left unattended in a vehicle.
Rat Lungworm Support Group Continues Meetings
The next Rat Lungworm (RLW) support group meeting is on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kea‘au Community Center at 16-186 Pili Mua St.
UPDATE: High Wind Advisory Cancelled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2019.
Obituary Notices: Week of May 5, 2019
Obituary notices for the week of May 5, 2019. May they rest in peace. Brought to you in part by Ballard Family Mortuaries
Gov. Ige Signs Act to License Midwives
Gov. David Ige signed into law on April 30, 2019,bipartisan legislation to license midwives.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory is Cancelled for Big Island
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 8 a.m. if heavy rain persists.
Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY
UPDATE: High Wind Warning Continues for Big Island Summits
A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY for Big Island Summits.
Corrections Officer Charged With Felony Drug Offense
Hawaiʻi Police Department Vice Detectives have charged a 58-year-old State of Hawaiʻi corrections officer with a felony drug offense following a traffic stop early Thursday morning, May 2, 2019
Police Chase Ends in Capture of Fugitive
South Hilo Patrol officers successfully apprehended an elusive fugitive sought on outstanding warrants, auto theft and firearms investigations following a police pursuit.
Finding a Silver Lining: One-Year Kīlauea Update
May 3, 2019, marks the one-year anniversary of the start of Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 Lower East Rift Zone eruption.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures: May 6–10
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary lane closures.
Woman Drowns at Kealakekua Bay
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a drowning at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook on Friday, May 3, 2019, around 10 a.m.
HPD Issues Seat Belt Reminder
The Hawai’i Police Department wants all occupants in vehicles to wear their seat belts while traveling in a vehicle.
High Wind Warning Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Wind Warning for Big Island Summits.
IRS Promotes Disaster Readiness & Hurricane Preparedness Week
One year after the eruption of Kīlauea, Big Island resident know that disasters can happen at any time.
Events to Raise Awareness for National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
Gov. Ige will sign a proclamation declaring the importance of positive mental health and commemorating National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.
