News
VIDEO: Road to Pohoiki Nearly Complete
The County of Hawai‘i is currently paving a route through the lava that covered the Lower East Rift Zone so that Pohoiki will be accessible by cars.
Mid-Pac Fleet to Ring Bells in Honor of Centennial
On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at 11 a.m., all the ships pier side at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will ring their ship bells as part of a nation-wide initiative to commemorate Veterans Day.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Nov. 10–16
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 closure.
Hawai‘i County Makes Recycling Program Changes
The County of Hawai‘i will no longer accept #5 plastics, plastic grocery bags, nor any clam shell-type plastic in the mixed recyclable bins.
Hawaiian Airlines Issues Travel Waiver Due to California Wildfires
Hawaiian Airlines is waiving reservation change fees to assist guests holding tickets for travel to, from and via LAX and Long Beach Airport (LGB).
Water Bottle Filling Stations to Be Installed at State Parks
Water bottle filling stations will be installed in 15 state parks statewide over the next three years.
Hawai‘i DOT: Airport Parking Limited During Vet/Mars Weekend
Parking will be limited at Hawai‘i’s five main airports during the Veterans Day weekend and at HNL on O‘ahu due to the Bruno Mars concerts.
Hawai‘i DOH Confirms 2 More Big Island Rat Lungworm Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed two cases of rat lungworm disease in individuals from Hawai‘i Island.
HPD Seeking Owner of Recovered Equipment
Hawai‘i Island police have recovered stolen items and are looking for the owners.
Hawai‘i Among Top 10 Thanksgiving Destinations
AAA Hawaiʻi reports that 54 million Americans will travel this Thanksgiving, and Honolulu is among their 10 top destinations.
Hilo Protestors Call on Congress to Respond
About 50 Big Islanders lined the sidewalk in protest of President Donald Trump’s decision to name Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general.
Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 9:30 p.m.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Nov. 9–11
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Friday to Sunday, Nov. 9 to 11, 2018.
Waimea Park Bandstand Vandalized, Closed Until Further Notice
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is informing the public that the Waimea Park Bandstand will be closed until further notice due to vandalism.
Protest to Be Held in Response to Trump’s AG Decision
At least 900 emergency protests are planned across the country on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at 5 p.m.
Mandatory Child Immunization Public Hearings Scheduled
Public hearings will be held statewide by the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) on proposed rules to mandatory child immunizations.
Hawai‘i County Recycling, Transfer Stations, Landfills to Close for Holidays
The County of Hawaiʻi Recycling, and Transfer Stations and Landfills will be closed on Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.
EPA Closes 10 Large Illegal Cesspools in Hawai‘i
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enforcement actions this year in Hawai‘i led to closures of 10 large-capacity cesspools (LCC) and over $640,000 in fines.
Flag Order Issued for Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting Victims
Flags to fly at half-staff as a sign of respect for the victims of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Mitigation to Begin at Kalōpā SRA
Trees at Kalōpā State Recreation Area that show symptoms of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death will be removed beginning the week of Nov. 12.
