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Scheduled Road & Lane Closures: Aug. 4–11
Temporary road and lane closures will occur on the Big Island from Friday, Aug. 4, to Friday, Aug. 11, 2017.
HPD Task Force Charges Additional Individuals in Stolen Vehicle Case
Hawaiʻi Island police charged two adult males and a female for offenses in connection with stolen vehicles and other offenses.
Axis Deer Control on Big Island a Success
After five years of tenacious pursuit, the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) has concluded that axis deer are no longer present on the Big Island.
Search Warrant Uncovers Heroin, Handgun of Honomū Man
A search warrant served on Jordan Kaneshiro’s vehicle lead to the recovery of a loaded handgun and black-tar heroin.
Rep. Gabbard Call for Transparent, Accessible GMO-Labeling
“Nine out of 10 Americans consistently report they want the right to know if their food is produced with genetic engineering…”
Senators Lead Effort to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
With 41 million seniors, including nearly 70,000 in Hawai‘i, participating in Medicare Part D, Medicare could negotiate bigger discounts with pharmaceutical companies.
Homeless Moved to Temporary Shelter in Kona
Hawai‘i County and Hope Services have moved a group of homeless people from the Old Airport Park to temporary facilities on county property in Kona.
Three Arrested on Multiple Charges in Hilo
Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Hawai‘i Police Department’s stolen vehicle task force tracked down 23-year-old Tyler Leopoldino…
6 Arrested on Maui During Solar Telescope Protest
Six protesters were arrested by Maui police as they attempted to block the passage of a vehicle convoy hauling equipment up Haleakalā for a new solar telescope.
BBB Issues Alert About HELCO Impersonator Scam
HELCO customers have reported receiving calls threatening immediate disconnection unless they pay their bill via a money transfer or cash express payment.
Sen. Hirono: ‘Trump Immigration Plan Doubles Down on Bigoted Campaign Rhetoric’
The Trump-Cotton-Perdue immigration proposal would dramatically reform the immigration system in the U.S.
Hawai‘i to Receive $1.2M+ for FAS Migrant Impacts
Hawai‘i will receive $1,276,000-plus for the financial burden sustained as a result of migrants from Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau.
Partial Road Closure Planned in Hakalau
From Aug. 7 to 18, motorists can expect delays up to 20 minutes due to a planned partial lane closure of Highway 19 between the 16 and 17 mile markers in Hakalau. The partial closure will allow crews from Hawai‘i Electric Light Company to upgrade transmission and distribution equipment to improve system reliability. One lane […]
Military Convoy Between Kawaihae & Pōhakuloa, Aug. 2–3
Convoys from Pōhakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Docks are scheduled for Aug. 2 through 4.
Hawai‘i Joins 20-State Coalition to Protect Consumer Rights
The coalition is urging the Senate not to repeal rules that protect consumer legal rights.
7 Big Island Motor Oil Collection Sites Open
Do-It-Yourself Used Motor Oil Collection Sites at the following seven locations are open and accepting used motor oil: Lex Brodie’s Tire & Service Center 170 Wiwo‘ole St., Hilo Pa‘auilo Village Service 43-1494 Hauola Road Kealakehe High School Auto Shop 74-5000 Puohulihuli St., Kailua-Kona O’Reilly Auto Parts 74-5586 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona CarTow Kohala 55-510 Hāwī Road, Hāwī RPM […]
Land Board Approves Plan to Protect Native Species
Agreement will help recovery of endangered and threatened species in Keauhou and Kīlauea.
UPDATE: Two Suspects Charged in Connection With Pohoiki Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 36-year-old Puna man in connection with the ongoing investigation into a shooting incident in Puna on Sunday, July 30.
Trade Wind Swell to Generate Moderate Choppy Surf for East-Facing Shores
Trade wind swell is forecast to keep moderate choppy surf along east-facing shores.
