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UPDATE: ‘Akaka Falls State Park to Close for Repairs
The DLNR Division of State Parks will conduct repair work to the .4-mile loop trail at ‘Akaka Falls State Park Monday through Friday, Oct. 16 to 20.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations: Oct. 2–8
During the week of Oct. 2 through 8, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Trump’s Threat to NBC
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement today following President Donald Trump’s threat to challenge NBC’s broadcast license.
Police Seek Information About Fatal Industrial Accident
The HPD is investigating a fatal industrial accident involving a man falling through the roof of a warehouse in the Panaʻewa area on Oct. 10.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Announces October Flight Schedule
The park said it regrets any noise impacts on residents and park visitors.
New Phase of Daniel K. Inouye Hwy Opens
The final phase of reconstruction on the east side of Saddle Road, now known as the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, has been completed.
Asteroid Named after Hawaiʻi County Traffic Engineer
For Hawaiʻi County Traffic Division Chief Ronald Thiel’s work preserving “dark skies” in Hawaiʻi County, an asteroid was recently named in his honor.
EPA Proposes Repeal of Obama’s Clean Power Plan
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a measure to repeal President Barack Obama’s 2015 Clean Power Plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Kona Contributes to Lei of Aloha for Las Vegas
A two-mile-long ti leaf lei of love will be delivered from Hawai‘i to the people of Las Vegas after the recent tragedy in which 59 people were killed…
Hawai‘i to Be Site of First Moon Settlement Prototype
NASA’s plans for a Deep Space Gateway in orbit around the moon will create an environment for international and public/private collaboration…
Hawaiian Electric Warns About Phone Scammers
The company says that within recent weeks they have received dozens of fraud reports, with some customers paying hundreds of dollars to phone scammers.
UPDATE: Puna Woman Reported Missing Has Been Found
Sadie Ditus was last seen in Hilo on Oct. 3, 2017.
Domestic Violence Awareness Events Planned for October
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the the Hawai‘i State Coalition Against Domestic Violence encourages community members to come together to keep each other safe.
Scholarships Announced for Pāhoa Class of 2018 Students
Class of 2018 scholarships will be determined beginning in November.
Dept. of Health Awarded $3.5 Million for Home Visit Program
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has been awarded $3,510,137 in federal funding to support the state’s Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program.
Dome May Provide Temporary Shelter for Hawai‘i Homeless
The dome may be incorporated into a comprehensive plan to address homelessness.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 7–13
Temporary road and lane closures on the Big Island are scheduled from Saturday, Oct. 6, to Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.
Strong Winds Caused N. Kohala Power Outage
Hawai‘i Island Power Outage: Hawai‘i Electric Light reports that about 2,000 customers in North Kohala experienced a power outage last night.
Hawai‘i Island: Shower & Pohauku Drive to Close Oct. 7–8
Due to the ongoing Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road Shoulder Lane Conversion, the following traffic modifications will be in effect this weekend.
