News
Waipi‘o Valley Road Closures for Maintenance
The County of Hawai‘i Public Works Highways Division will be closing Waipi‘o Valley Road on four Tuesdays, for road and tree maintenance, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.
Man Dies in Crash on Kuakini Highway
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department reports that a 26-year-old Hōlualoa man died from his injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash Monday morning.
HPD Locates Man Wanted in Kona Stabbing Incident
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has located a 34-year-old male who was wanted for outstanding bench warrants and as a suspect in a Kona stabbing incident.
UPDATE: Man Dies After Falling Off Cliff
HFD responded to the shoreline cliffs on Beach Road off Paradise Drive around 10 p.m. to a report of a male is his 30’s that had fell off the cliff in the area.
HPD Searching for Man Last Seen in Kea‘au
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Glen Miller, who has been missing since Oct. 30, 2018.
Ho‘okena Beach Park Closing Temporarily for Repairs
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is informing the public that Ho‘okena Beach Park located in Captain Cook, will be closed on Nov. 7 and 8.
13 Rescued After Flash Flood at Anna’s Ranch
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to a Flash Flood Search and Rescue at Anna’s Ranch in Waimea on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at 4:21 p.m.
Kona Lions Spruce Up Homeless Resource Center
On Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, members of the Kona Lions Club visited The Friendly Place to volunteer in several projects benefiting people experiencing homelessness.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory for Big Island has Ended
The National Weather Service has ended the Flood Advisory for the Big Island
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 6:45 p.m.
HVNP to Conduct Helicopter Flights in November
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will conduct flight operations in the park area from Nov. 5 to 14.
Celebrations 18 Project Showcases Hawai’i Flowers and Foliage
The four-day event highlighted locally grown flora with a floral design workshop and competition.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Nov. 3–9
The State of Hawai‘i DOT and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Resurfacing Work on Kamehameha Avenue
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance Division will begin resurfacing work on Kamehameha Avenue.
House Democrats Request Answers on Trump Border Deployment
Democrats sent a letter to Defense Secretary James N. Mattis requesting answers and justification for his deployment of 5,200 additional U.S. troops.
PUC Approves Transfer of Jointly Owned Utility Poles
The Hawaiian Electric Companies have acquired Hawaiian Telcom’s ownership interest in approximately 120,000 jointly-owned utility electric distribution poles.
Puna Group Files Complaint Against Lloyd’s of London
Numerous individuals, two living trusts and a real estate group from Puna are plaintiffs in a master administrative complaint filed against Lloyd’s of London.
Preschool & Pauahi Keiki Scholars Application Available via KSBE
The application for Kamehameha Schools Preschool and Pauahi Keiki Scholars is now available for the 2019-20 school year online.
Students Report Fewer Incidents of Bullying, Cyberbullying
More than 16,300 public high and middle school students participated in the Hawai‘i School Health Survey.
VIDEO: F-22 Raptor Pilot Talks About Being in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Air National Guard (HIANG) repositioned four F-22 Raptors to the Hilo International Airport on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.
