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HDOT Planning Highway 130 Contraflow Trial Project
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is developing plans to run a trial northbound contraflow lane during morning hours on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road.
Man Sentenced for Defrauding University of Hawai‘i
The United States Justice Department announced that U.S. District Court Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi sentenced Marc Hubbard, age 50, to 57 months in prison.
Hawai‘i Island Lane Closures Through April 13
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures through Friday, April 13, 2018.
Military Convoys Scheduled for April
The U.S. Army announces that O‘ahu-based service members are scheduled to convoy from the Kawaihae Harbor to Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) during April.
Three Big Island Principals Rewarded for Leadership Excellence
The Island Insurance Foundation recognized 14 outstanding Hawai‘i public school principals nominated for its 14th Annual Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.
HPD Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Puna Girl
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old Puna girl who was reported missing.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Big island
Monday, April 9, 2018, 3:13 a.m.: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Watch for the Big Island through this afternoon.
UPDATE: Officials Continue Search for Missing Canadian
The Coast Guard is searching for a possible person in the water in the vicinity of Champagne Ponds, Big Island, Hawai‘i, on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
HPD Investigating Murder-Suicide in Puna
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating the death of a man and woman at an upper Puna residence.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i in Hawai‘i County Until 9:15 p.m.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for All Hawaiian Islands
Sunday, April 8, 2018, 3:29 p.m.: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
Flash Flood Watch for all islands. through 6 a.m. Monday morning.
HFD Recognizes Contributions of 9-1-1 Personnel
The Hawai‘i Fire Department would like to recognize its telecommunications personnel for their service and commitment to the profession.
Hawaiian-Language Newspapers Reveal new Data on 1871 Hurricane
The newly discovered accounts allowed scientists to track the intensity and direction of the storm.
Study: Hawaiʻi Among Nation’s Least Stressed States
In a study of 2018’s Most & Least Stressed States, Hawaiʻi ranked 43rd in the nation.
Rep. Gabbard Hosted Congress on Your Corner in Hilo
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard hosted a Congress on Your Corner on Friday, April 6, at KTA in Hilo to hear from constituents about their ideas and concerns…
UPDATE: Weekend Flash Flood Advisory for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 4:45 p.m.
Surveillance Camera Captures Hilo Theft Suspect
The HPD is asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a theft from a Hilo store.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Saturday & Sunday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Kaho‘olawe, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Maui, Molokaʻi, Ni‘ihau, O‘ahu and the Big Island.
Maui Girl Captures 2018 Miss Aloha Hula Title
Maui’s Shalia Kapuau‘ionalani Kikuyo Kamakaokalani, 21, from Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka under the direction of kumu hula Napua Grieg captured the 2018 title.
