News
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Tragedy
At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff.
Halloween Night Road Closures
The following road closures impacting evening traffic on Hawai‘i Island on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, are as follows:
U.S. Successfully Conducts Intercept of Ballistic Missile Target
U.S. Navy Sailors aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113) and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully conducted an intercept of a medium-range ballistic missile target.
Big Island Teacher Named ‘State Teacher of the Year’
Kealakehe Intermediate School Teacher Mathieu Williams has been named the 2019 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year.
Lau Ola Marijuana Production Facility Receives ‘Notice to Proceed’
Lau Ola has received the “Notice to Proceed” that allows for growing marijuana at their Hāmākua production facility, from the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
Sen. Hirono Joins Picket Line Outside Waikīkī Hotel
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined Unite Here Local 5 workers on the picket line outside the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel in Waikīkī.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 27–Nov. 2
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Prosecuting Attorney Roth Receives Award
Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth has received an award from the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawai‘i for his efforts as an energetic crime fighter.
Ant Lab Wins Conservation Award
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Resources reports that the Hawai‘i Ant Lab has won the 2018 Conservation Innovation Award by the Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance.
HPD Receiving Complaints About Saddle Road Drivers
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has received complaints of drivers overtaking other vehicles in an unsafe manner on Saddle Road.
HPD Arrests Man in Series of Criminal Property Damage Cases
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department reports that a 41-year-old male has been arrested by South Kohala Patrol officers.
HPD Announces 2018 ‘Top Cop’
Police Officer Joseph Passmore was named the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 2018 “Top Cop” by the Law Enforcement & Security Coalition of Hawai‘i.
County Accepting Bids on Pāhoa Pool Work
Parks and Recreation announces an Invitation For Bid has been released for proposals to complete restoration work at the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center.
Reps Lead Resolution to Recognize Filipino American History Month
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa and Sen. Mazie K. Hirono introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution in the U.S. Senate to recognize the month of October as Filipino American History Month.
President & CEO of HTA Stepping Down
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) President and CEO George D. Szigeti is leaving his position with HTA at the end of October, 2018.
Navy Prepares EIS on Hawai‘i-California Training & Testing Study Area
The U.S. Navy has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS).
Officers Recognized as ‘Officer of the Month’
The Aloha Exchange Club recognized two officers on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” luncheon.
Kona Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Production of Child Pornography
Michael Phillip Patrakis, 46, of Kailua-Kona, was sentenced to 292 months of imprisonment for the production of child pornography of two minor females.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 26–28
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
South Kohala & North Kona Road Work Scheduled
The County of Hawai‘i DPW Traffic Division will be conducting maintenance work on traffic signals along various locations in North Kona and South Kohala.
