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Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, May 5
Temporary lane closures have been scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2018.
About 14,400 Customers Experience Power Outage Following Earthquake
Hawai‘i Electric Light reports that about 14,400 customers experienced a power outage at 12:33 p.m. today following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake. Power was restored to all customers by 2:20 p.m.
Gov. Ige Visits Evacuated Residents on Big Island
Gov. David Ige traveled to Hawai‘i Island on Friday for briefings with Mayor Harry Kim and the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense.
Tips for Evacuating Pets
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society guidelines to help keep animals safe if evacuating.
Red Cross Provides Emergency Kit List
The Red Cross recommends that people prepare their emergency kits for 14 days and bring their emergency supplies with them to shelters.
Man Who Died in Industrial Accident Identified
Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the man who died yesterday, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in a fatal industrial accident on Highway 19 in Paʻauilo.
Governor Signs Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
Gov. David Ige has asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster for the State of Hawai‘i as a result of severe flooding and landslides on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu between April 13 and April 16, 2018.
Utility Pole Crushes Waikoloa Worker
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal industrial accident on Highway 19 in Paʻauilo after a utility pole fell on a man.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
A man died in a single motorcycle traffic crash Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in North Kona near the 28-mile marker of Māmalahoa Highway (Route 190).
Hōkūleʻa Successfully Departs Kawaihae
Hōkūleʻa successfully departed Kawaihae for repairs on O‘ahu on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at 5 p.m.
Hawai‘i Senate Moves on Landmark Measures
The Hawai‘i State Senate passed several bills during final reading on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, that position the Legislature to be a national leader in environment and health.
Major Bills Passed During Legislative Session
The House fulfilled that mandate and approved bills covering a wide range of issues including disaster relief, domestic violence, family leave, and the environment.
Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018
Obituary Notices: Week of April 30, 2018, provided by Ballard Family Mortuaries Hawai‘i.
Telephone Scam Targeting Chinese-American Community
The State of Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection announces that it is warning consumers of a new telephone scam.
HPD Searching for 16-Year-Old Kona Boy
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old Kona boy who was reported missing.
Hawai‘i Siren & Emergency Test, May 1
Hawai‘i’s monthly test of the Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the broadcast Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for May 1 at 11:45 a.m.
Air Quality Awareness Week
Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch (CAB) reminds the public that air quality affects everyone’s health.
State Capitol Presentation on Rat Lungworm Disease
A Presentation on rat lungworm disease will be held by Dr. Richard Malik will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the Hawai‘i State Capitol.
HPD Arrests 24 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday, April 23, through Sunday, April 29, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
