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Emergency Water Restriction Notice for North Kona
An Emergency Water Restriction notice is in effect for North Kona. The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply Honokohau Deepwell is out of service; all residents and customers in North Kona must immediately restrict water use to health and safety needs (drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes) only. Cease all irrigation activities. Cause of failure is […]
PSA Reminds Sexual Assault Survivors They are not Alone
The new PSA aims to provide a more caring approach to sexual assault survivors.
North Kohala Ag Water Study Meeting Scheduled
The public to learn more about the North Kohala Agricultural Water Study at a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Kohala Village Hub–Barn in Hawi.
Lyman Museum to Host Talks on Rat Lungworm Disease
The program will include information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Route Changes at HNL Due to Rental Car Facility Construction
The modified route at HNL is part of the scheduled improvements project to build a new Consolidated Rental Car Facility on airport property.
Two Involved in May 17 Fatal Collision Identified
Three men were killed in the early morning crash near the Kona International Airport on May 17, 2017. They have now all been officially identified.
Hawaiian Airlines Makes Emergency Landing at Hilo Airport
A Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 767 carrying 276 passengers and crew from Kaua‘i to Los Angeles made an emergency landing at Hilo International Airport on Aug. 11.
Boat Capsizes Off Kaloli Point
A rescue boat, chopper, fire engines and medical units responded to a report of A capsized vessel offshore of Kaloli Point or Hilo Bay today at 11:10 a.m.
East Hawai‘i Residents Asked to Cut Back 10% on Water Use
Ten ways to reduce daily water usage by 10%: Hakalau-Wailea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i Ninole and North Hilo.
Candidate Announces Run for Kohala-Kona House Seat
Former state Rep. David Tarnas announced his plans today to run for state Representative in House District 7 (Kohala-Kona) in the August 2018 Primary Election.
Scheduled Weekend Road & Lane Closures: Aug. 11–13
Big Island road and lane closures are scheduled from Friday, Aug. 11, to Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
Captain Cook Girl, 15, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Captain Cook girl who was reported missing.
Handguns Stolen From Shipping Container in Hāmākua
Several collectible Smith & Wesson, Colt and AMT revolvers and semi-automatic pistols were taken from the shipping container.
Richardson Beach Park Closed for Tree Maintenance
Richardson Beach Park Monday will be closed Friday, Aug. 14 to 18, for routine maintenance of trees along the shoreline.
Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility Community Meeting Aug. 10
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation invites community members to the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.
First Case of Rat Lungworm Confirmed on O‘ahu
This is the first case of rat lungworm disease contracted on O‘ahu in 2017, bringing the statewide total of confirmed cases to 16 for this year.
Two Burglaries Reported in Old Māmalahoa Highway Area
Two burglaries have been reported on Old Māmalahoa Highway near Awapuhi Place.
Warrant Issued in Connection With 2016 Waipio Valley Murder
A grand jury in Hilo yesterday indicted Wayne Teves in connection with the 2016 murder of Thaine Price in Waipio Valley.
Kawaihae-Pōhakuloa Military Convoys Aug. 11–14
Service members are scheduled to convoy from the Kawaihae Docks to Pōhakuloa Training Area from Aug. 11 to 14 between 9 a.m. and noon, in support of training.
