News
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Nov. 2–4
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 closures.
Kona Attorneys Honored for Helping Hundreds in West Hawai‘i
Big Island attorneys were recognized for voluntarily providing free legal information to nearly 600 Hawai‘i Island residents who sought help.
STUDY: Feeding 10 Billion People Within Planetary Limits may be Achievable
A global shift toward healthy and more plant-based diets, halving food loss and waste and improving farming practices and technologies.
HPD Investigating Death of 6-Year-Old Boy
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is investigating the suspicious death of a six-year-old boy after the child died Wednesday evening, Oct. 31, 2018.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Warrant & Theft
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in providing the whereabouts of a 63-year-old Pāhoa man wanted for an outstanding arrest warrant and an All Points Bulletin for theft.
PGV & Ludwig Construction Fined by Department of Health
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Air Branch issued Notices and Finding of Violation and Orders (NOVOs) against seven companies.
DOH to Distribute Food Consumption Survey by Mail Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is rolling out a statewide survey to learn more about food habits of Hawai‘i residents and visitors.
National Diabetes Awareness Month Begins
Today, Nov. 1, 2018, marks the first day of National Diabetes Awareness Month.
Community Meeting on Proposed Waikoloa Solar-Storage Project
The Hawaiian Electric Companies recently announced seven new solar-plus-storage projects in Hawai‘i.
New Electronic Smoking Device Retailer Registration Requirement
Attorney General Russell Suzuki announced the establishment of the Electronic Smoking Device Retailer Registration Unit.
STUDY: Using Bitcoin Will Raise Global Temperatures
Bitcoin could contribute to global temperatures by as much as 2 degrees Celsius as early as 2033.
Traffic Signal Pole Repair Work in Waikoloa, Nov. 1
The Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be repairing a signal pole at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu and Waikoloa Beach Road intersection on Thursday, Nov. 1.
Officer Roberto Segobia Named ‘Hawai‘i County Employee of the Year’
Officer Roberto Segobia was named “Hawaiʻi County Employee of the Year” in a ceremony Tuesday Oct. 30, 2018, in Hilo.
County Honors Exemplary Employees at Awards Ceremony
The County of Hawai‘i held its 53rd annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony for 2017–2018 on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018.
HPD Seeking Man Considered Armed & Dangerous
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department and Area II Special Enforcement Unit is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Drew Camacho.
Parker School Robotics Competes in Japan
Parker School’s Robotics Club recently competed on the world stage at the World Robot Summit 2018 held in Tokyo, Japan.
Preliminary Report for Proposed Na‘alehu Wastewater Treatment Plant
The County of Hawai‘i reports that A Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the proposed Nā‛ālehu Wastewater Treatment Facility was submitted to the USEPA.
‘Hikianalia’ Arrives in San Diego
Hundreds of people welcomed Hikianalia as the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe arrived at the Maritime Museum of San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018.
REPORT: Hawai‘i has Lowest ER Visits in Nation
A new study reports that Hawai‘i has the lowest number of ER visits per capita in the nation.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
UPDATE 10:20 p.m.: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 1:15 a.m on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.
