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Kawailani St. Closed for Improvement Project
A continuous 24-hour road closure will begin on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at 6 a.m. and continue through Sunday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. on West Kawailani Street.
HPD Locates Man Wanted in Connection With Shooting Incident
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has located the 36-year-old Puna man wanted in connection with a shooting incident on, Sept. 1, in Mt. View.
Kamehameha Avenue Streetlight to Be Fixed
Department of Public Works will be re-standing a streetlight pole that was knocked down in an accident at the Kamehameha Avenue and Pauahi Street.
Spot the International Space Station
Hawai‘i residents can spot the International Space Station tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, (depending on clouds). It will be visible beginning at 7:23 p.m.
HVNP to Reopen; Expect Limited Parking, Long Lines
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m.
HPD: School Traffic Safety Reminder
The Traffic Services Section of the Hawai’i Police Department is reminding people to drive safely when approaching school zones
Foundation Launches Orchard Classrooms for Big Island Students
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation has launched a program to provide students, families and communities with fruit trees to improve nutrition and environmental conditions.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted in Connection With Shooting Incident
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 36-year-old Puna man wanted in connection with a shooting incident on Sept. 1, in Mt. View.
Funding Bill for National Park Maintenance Passes
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa praised the passing of measures permanently reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund
and dedicating new funding to National Park Service.
HPD Renewing Search for Hilo Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 40-year-old Hilo man reported missing.
4 Arrested in Connection With Kona Assault
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department has arrested four individuals in connection with an early morning assault in Kona.
Yellow Dye to be Discharged in Puhi Bay
The County of Hawai‘i, Department of Environmental Management, Wastewater Division, will conduct a dye test of the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall pipe.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: August 2018
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hāmākua Coast Community Police responded to one burglary, three thefts, one vehicle theft, four criminal property damages and two drug related incidents.
Councilmember Ruggles to Hold Public Meeting
Councilmember Jen Ruggles will hold a public community meeting to speak with constituents about her recent decision to refrain from voting on legislation.
Waikoloa Schools Breaks Ground for New Building
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education broke ground Monday, Sept. 10, on a new classroom building and office space at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School.
‘Hikianalia’ Arrives in San Francisco
Thousands of people gathered at Aquatic Park in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, to welcome Polynesian voyaging canoe Hikianalia and her crew.
Ocean View Man Dies in 2-Vehicle Crash
A 28-year-old Ocean View man died following a two-vehicle collision Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Ocean View near the 83-mile marker of Hawaiʻi Belt Road, Highway 11.
Anti-Predator Training Prepares ʻAlalā Before Release
Two groups of the critically endangered bird will be reintroduced to the wild this year.
Free Lecture to Focus on Ant Management in Hawai‘i
The Maunakea Speakers Series lecture will be held on Sept. 20 at UH Hilo.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, Sept. 15–21
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary lane closures through Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.
