News
HPD Charges Puna Man With Terroristic Threatening
The Hawai‘i Police Department has charged a Puna man following a reported threat that occurred at a residence in Hawaiian Acres at the beginning of February.
Emergency Water Restriction Issued for Pa‘auilo Area
Customers should restrict water usage to health and safety needs only (drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes only).
State Begins Cleaning Up After Weekend Storm
Maintenance workers with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) began the process of cleaning up from the weekend’s powerful winter storm.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Hear Arguments at UH Law School
Hearings on several cases, including an appeal by William Turner of his conviction for interfering with a flight attendant, are scheduled to be argued Tuesday morning.
Statewide Recruitment Open for Adult Corrections Officers
The Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety is currently looking for people, on all islands, interested in becoming an adult corrections officer (ACO).
Highway 19 Now Open
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Highway 19 between the 38 and 39 mile marker is now open.
Largest Collection of Scientific Publications by Native Hawaiians Compiled
Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi teamed up with colleagues from other universities and several Native Hawaiian communities to compile conservation findings.
All Honoka‘a Schools Closed Due to Power Outage
Due to power outage, the Department of Education reports that Honoka‘a High School, Honoka‘a Middle School, and Honoka‘a Elementary School will be closed today.
Wind Warning Cancelled; Advisory in Effect Until Noon
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until noon on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until noon on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.
First-Time Snow Falls in Hawai‘i State Park
The Hawai‘i DLNR Division of State Parks reports that for perhaps the first time ever, snow has fallen in a Hawai‘i state park.
No Big Island Schools Closed Due to Storm
The Hawai‘i Department of Education reports that there are no school closures on the Big Island on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, as a result of the weather.
Be Prepared for Extended Periods of Power Disruption
Hawaii Electric Light is advising customers to be prepared for extended periods of power disruption due to the hazardous weather conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Big Island Summits.
Big Island Residents Asked to Conserve Power
Hawaii Electric Light is asking Hawai‘i Island customers to conserve electricity use Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.
UPDATE: Loloa St. Now Open After Fire Requires Evacuations
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports Loloa Street is now open to traffic.
Parking Lot Project to Begin at Hilo Airport
An improvement project is scheduled in the parking lot of the Hilo International Airport (ITO) Monday through Friday, Feb. 11, through 15, 2019.
Salvation Army Prepares for High Winds & Waves
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division reports that they are prepared to respond with community assistance as needed.
Nearly 2,000 Graduating Seniors Eligible for New Scholarship
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges is offering a new scholarship for 2019 public high school graduates who earned UH credits while in high school.
STUDY: Hawai‘i No. 2 State to Find Love After 50
Senior singles in Hawai‘i have a 67.9% chance of finding that special someone, according to the study.
