News
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Sept. 22–28
State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Traffic Signal Upgrades on Kīlauea Avenue
The Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be working on traffic signals on Kīlauea Avenue.
Legislation Introduced to Expand AMBER Alert
Legislation to expand the AMBER Alert system to include all U.S. territories was introduced on Sept. 21.
19-Year-Old Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
A 19-year-old Na‘alehu woman died following a single-vehicle collision Thursday, Sept. 20, in Kaʻū near the 58-mile marker of Hawai’i Belt Road (Highway 11).
Strive HI Performance Update Shows Progress
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) released its 2017-18 Strive HI Performance System results on Thursday, Sept. 20.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Sept. 21–23
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.
Flood Advisory Issued for Parts of the Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood advisory for the island of Hawai‘i in until 7 p.m.
Visitors Bureau & County Begin ‘Pono Pledge’
The County of Hawai‘i and the Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau (IHVB) have partnered to launch the “Pono Pledge.”
Briefings to Be Held for Dislocated Worker Grants
Are you a not-for-profit or private for-profit business that reduced work hours and/or staff, or shut down as a result of the Kīlauea eruption?
Blue Zones Project Maintains Food Policy Initiatives
With support of the Hawai‘i Island Food Alliance (formed by Blue Zones Project) and community partners, The Food Basket and Heritage Ranch was awarded one million dollars ($500,000 each).
State Warns of Scam Targeting Consumers on Social Media
The State of Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection is warning consumers of a money-flipping scam on social media.
Workshops Inform Teachers About Rat Lungworm Disease
Teachers on the Big Island will have the opportunity to participate in the collection of data on Rat Lungworm Disease (RLW).
Carvalho Park Reopens Sept. 21
Carvalho Park Pavilion and Pi‘ihonua Gymnasium, located at 850 Waianuenue Ave., will reopen on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.
TSA Highlights Canines Role at HNL
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, highlighted its Passenger Screening Canines (PSCs).
New Communication Access Card Available
A new tool for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind is now available in Hawai‘i.
Flood Insurance Meetings to Be Held in Hilo, Kona
Informational meetings on the National Flood Insurance Program and common misconceptions regarding various insurance coverages will be held in Hilo and Kona.
Three Charged With Attempted Murder of Hotel Security Guard
Charges have been filed against three people in the assault of a Kona hotel security guard.
Hawai‘i Officials Clarify Pohoiki Access Policy
Since the reopening of MacKenzie State Recreational Area on Sept. 8, 2018, many hikers are venturing to Pohoiki, also known as Isaac Hale Beach Park.
Pohoiki Boat Ramp ‘Could Be Used Again’
The Hawai‘i DLNR reported that a damage assessment of the formerly popular Pohoiki Boat Ramp area along the lower Puna coast shows no damage to the ramp itself.
HPD Arrests 28 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday, Sept.10, through Sunday, Sept.16, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
