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‘Volcano Watch’ Suspended During Shutdown
U.S.Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS HVO) will not provide it’s regular weekly “Volcano Watch” column during the government shutdown.
HELCO Customers Should Call About Dec. 14 Payments
HELCO requests that customers who dropped off payments between 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 14 call Customer Service at (808) 969-6999 to check their payment status.
39 Chicks Fledge from Protected Nihokū Site
Conservation partners again in 2018 provided a new home, safe from invasive predators, for some of Hawaiʻi’s most imperiled seabirds.
CERT Offers Free Emergency Response Training
Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT) classes are scheduled for four Saturdays in Hilo: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, and Feb. 9.
UPDATE: Suspicious Package Reported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
A suspicious package has been reported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). After an extensive investigation, the package was deemed not to be a threat.
Some Hawai‘i County Parks to Close for Repairs in 2019
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation will close select parks in 2019 for maintenance and repairs.
Trespassers Arrested in Vacant Leilani Estates Home
Hawai‘i Island police investigating the 11:18 a.m. incident near the 3500 block, found David Kainoa Paio and Tina Yoon in a vacant home.
Kīlauea Visitor Center Remains Open During Government Shutdown
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is partially closed due to a lapse of federal funding.
Library System Selected for Winter Reading Challenge
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System was selected to be one of over 100 libraries around the world to participate in the 2019 Winter Reading Challenge.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Dec. 19–26
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Dec. 19 and 26, 2018.
Sen. Hirono Donates Pay During Government Shutdown
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono states that she will donate the pay she receives during the partial government shutdown to food banks in all four counties across Hawai‘i.
Gov. Ige Reappoints More Leaders
Gov. David Ige is reappointing the directors at the departments of Health, Human Services, and Land and Natural Resources for his second term.
Gas Prices Drop Below $2/G in 9 States
With nine states paying less than $2 per gallon for gas this week, motorists in Hawai‘i continue to pay the highest pump prices in the nation.
UPDATE: Robbery Suspect Arrested
Advisory: Stolen vehicle #HHM-509, a 2007 silver Honda Accord, being operated by robbery suspect Kyle Arellano, 22, has been seen in the Kona area.
Hawaiʻi AG Challenges Department of Homeland Security
The DHS has allegedly been engaging in the unlawful practice of terminating DACA grants and work authorizations.
Gov. Ige Reappoints Department Leaders
Gov. David Ige has reappointed key leaders at three state departments.
Navy to Conduct Military Readiness Activities in Hawai‘i
The Navy will conduct training and testing activities (also referred to as military readiness activities) within the Hawaiian Islands.
Marzo & ‘Aloha Crew’ Feed Hungry Residents in Pāhoa
The residents of Pāhoa have gone through a lot in 2018 with many residents losing everything they owned to the Kīlauea eruption and lava flows.
