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Man Dies in Three-Vehicle Collision on Highway 190
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a 25-year-old Nīnole man died following a three-vehicle collision Saturday, Oct. 6, in Kailua-Kona near the 17-mile marker of Highway 190.
UH Mānoa Chosen for National Select Program to Improve Academic Advising
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa was selected to participate in the first cohort of the Excellence in Academic Advising comprehensive advising strategic planning process.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 6:45 p.m..
Waikoloa Girl Scout Advocates for ‘International Day of Girls’
Kana Walsh of Troop 806 has published her first article to raise awareness of girls’ issues.
‘Imagine a Day Without Water’ on Oct. 10
What would you do without water? Imagine waking up one day and finding there was no water.
One-Way Traffic Oct. 6 for St. Joseph Fair
A temporary one-way traffic pattern along a portion of Kapiʻolani Street in Hilo is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state offices.
HFD Responds to Drowning Incident in Kea‘au
The Hawai‘i Fire Department (HFD) and rescue personnel responded to a call at the end of Ala Heiau Road in Hawaiian Paradise Park around 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.
Councilmember Ruggles to Host Another Community Meeting
Councilmember Jen Ruggles is holding another community meeting.
Keith Hiraoka Nominated to Serve on Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov. David Ige has nominated Judge Keith K. Hiraoka, 59, to serve on the Intermediate Court Appeals on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.
Placards Required to Enter Leilani Estates
Placards will be required to enter Leilani Estates for residents and authorized personnel.
Pāhoa Village Streetlights to be Upgraded
The Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be upgrading the L.E.D. streetlights on Pāhoa Village Road.
HVNP: Mauna Loa Road & Trail to Reopen Oct. 8
Mauna Loa Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will fully reopen to vehicles on Monday, Oct. 8.
Senators Urge IRS to Reconsider Plan to Remove Lifesaving Devices
Sen. Brian Schatz & Sen. Mazie K. Hirono urged the new Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Charles Rettig to reconsider the IRS’ plan to remove AEDs.
DOE: Updates to Student Misconduct & Discipline Code Approved for Public Hearing
HIDOE will ask for the publics feedback on updates the Department is proposing to strengthen its student misconduct and discipline code.
HPD Searches for UH Hilo Sexual Assault Suspect
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown male in connection with a sexual assault reported to have occurred at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in providing the whereabouts of a fugitive wanted for outstanding arrest warrants.
Boeing 747 ‘Al Sakhir’ Brings Royalty to Big Island
The Boeing 747-4F6 A9C-HAK “Al Sakhir,” as seen at the Hilo International Airport (ITO) on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.
Supreme Court Affirms Parental Obligations Under Marriage Equality Act
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled that same-sex spouses must be treated as the presumed parents of children born during their marriage, just as opposite-sex spouses are.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 5–7
HDOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures from Friday to Sunday, Oct. 5 to 7, 2018.
