News
Gas Prices Drop; Hawai‘i Most Expensive State
The national gas price average has set a new record low for 2018 at $2.44 per gallon.
Hospital Temporarily Closes Patient Units to Visitors Due to Scabies Outbreak
Kona Community Hospital management has implemented additional procedures and protocols as part of their ongoing management of a scabies outbreak at the hospital.
Navy Extends Comment Period on Draft EA
The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) has extended the public comment period for the Naval Special Operations Training State of Hawai‘i Draft EA.
Federal Class Action Lawsuit Claims Unequal Treatment at High School
Two female student-athletes attending James Campbell High School (“Campbell”) filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education.
More Volunteers Deploy to Assist With California Wildfires
In response to the deadly California Wildfires, the American Red Cross remains on the ground in northern California.
Road Striping Scheduled for Kaneolehua Ave, Dec. 6–13
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will stripe Kanoelehua Avenue/Volcano Road in Hilo from Dec. 6 to 13, 2018.
Large Whale Entanglements Documented
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued its National Report on Large Whale Entanglements Confirmed in the United States in 2017
Kailua-Kona Man Dies as Result of Single-Vehicle Crash
A 70-year-old Kailua-Kona man died from his injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening Dec. 5, 2018.
BOOK: ‘Insight Into North Korea Past Could Forge Future Relations With US’
A newly released book sheds new light on life and labor in North Korea during the decade following the Korean War.
Mayor Kim Signs Sixth Supplementary Emergency Proclamation
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim has signed a sixth supplemental emergency proclamation for the Lower East Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea Volcano.
Isaac Hale Beach Park Reopens
The Department of Parks and Recreation will open the gate at the Isaac Hale Beach Park at noon on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.
Lava Tree State Monument Reopens
The gate to Lava Tree State Monument in the Puna District on Hawai‘i Island will open for the first time in more than seven months beginning on Dec 6.
Inverted Hawaiian Flag Placed Atop Fissure 8
An upside down Hawaiian flag has been placed on the top of Fissure 8.
Big Island Police Scanner Log: Nov. 29 to Dec. 3
Incidents reported to the Hawai‘i Police Department were compiled from a digital scanner between Thursday and Wednesday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 5, 2018.
Aerial Line Inspections Scheduled
To improve system reliability, Hawai‘i Electric Light Company will be conducting its quarterly aerial inspections of major overhead transmission lines.
Ambrosia Beetles Linked to Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has published the first study to confirm the role of ambrosia beetles in Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD).
Rat Lungworm Support Group Meeting Set
The Rat Lungworm (RLW) Support Group will have a meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at the Kea‘au Community Center from 4 to 6 p.m.
Consumer Protection Offers Tips to Avoid Holiday Scams
Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection is cautioning consumers to beware of scams and deceptive advertising while shopping at stores and online.
HPD Searching for Man Considered Dangerous
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Douglas K. Louis, a 38-year-old male who frequents Pahala in the District of Kaʻū.
Parker School’s Robotic Team Competes at State Championship
Parker School’s robotics team recently competed at the Hawai‘i FIRST LEGO League (FLL) State Championship on O‘ahu on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
