News
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Nov. 9–11
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Friday to Sunday, Nov. 9 to 11, 2018.
Waimea Park Bandstand Vandalized, Closed Until Further Notice
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is informing the public that the Waimea Park Bandstand will be closed until further notice due to vandalism.
Protest to Be Held in Response to Trump’s AG Decision
At least 900 emergency protests are planned across the country on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at 5 p.m.
Mandatory Child Immunization Public Hearings Scheduled
Public hearings will be held statewide by the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) on proposed rules to mandatory child immunizations.
Hawai‘i County Recycling, Transfer Stations, Landfills to Close for Holidays
The County of Hawaiʻi Recycling, and Transfer Stations and Landfills will be closed on Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.
EPA Closes 10 Large Illegal Cesspools in Hawai‘i
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency enforcement actions this year in Hawai‘i led to closures of 10 large-capacity cesspools (LCC) and over $640,000 in fines.
Flag Order Issued for Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting Victims
Flags to fly at half-staff as a sign of respect for the victims of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Mitigation to Begin at Kalōpā SRA
Trees at Kalōpā State Recreation Area that show symptoms of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death will be removed beginning the week of Nov. 12.
HPD Charges Man in Connection With Hilo Robbery
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a 21-year-old Hilo man in connection with a robbery that occurred on Haili Street in Hilo.
Autopsy Determines Cause of Death of 6-Year-Old
On Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, an autopsy was performed on the six-year-old who died on, Oct. 31, in Kona.
Resurfacing Work on Māmalahoa Highway
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance Division will start resurfacing work on Māmalahoa Highway (Highway11).
Hawai‘i House Leadership & Chairs Announced
House Speaker Scott K. Saiki announced the Representatives who will be part of the House leadership and the committee chair assignments for the Thirtieth Legislature.
MADD Kicks Off Annual ‘Tie One On For Safety’ Campaign
MADD Hawai‘i urges adults to plan ahead and designate a non-drinking driver, especially as drunk driving deaths typically spike over the holidays.
Sen. Hirono Issues Statement on AG Sessions Resignation
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at the request of President Trump.
STUDY: Shifting Hurricane Tracks Increase Hawai‘i’s Flood Risks
The northward shift of hurricanes toward the Hawaiian Islands will increase the chance of landfall and pose severe flood risks to population and infrastructure.
Gas Prices Drop in Every State But Hawai‘i
Motorists in every state but Hawai‘i are paying as much as a nickel less to fill up.
Dirt Bikers Missing on Stainback Hwy
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of two young dirt bikers missing on Stainback Highway on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2018, at 7:02 p.m.
About 5,500 Experience Power Loss After Plant Trips Offline
Hawai‘i Electric Light reports that customers in various areas of Hawai‘i Island experienced a power interruption this afternoon.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Island of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Island of Hawai‘i until 8:45 p.m..
Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 8:15 p.m.
