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UPDATE 6: Flash Flood Watch Remains in Effect
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 5:15 p.m.
HFD Continues to Battle Kaʻū Brushfires
The Hawai‘i Fire Department arrived at Ninole Loop Road and Highway 11 in the Punalu‘u area of Kaʻū.at 9:08 a.m. on Dec. 1 to battle an ongoing brush fire.
Victims of Hwy. 190 Crash Identified
t 12:42 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, first responders arrived at the scene of an accident at Mile Marker 31 on Route 190 (Upper Hawai‘i Belt Road).
UPDATE 1: Army Denies Dakota Access Pipeline Easement
Today, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) called on President Barack Obama to immediately halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
‘Peter Boy’ Kema’s Mother Pleads Guilty
The mother of Peter “Peter Boy” Kema Jr., Jaylin Kema, plead guilty to the manslaughter of her son and has agreed to testify against her husband, Peter Kema Sr.
UPDATE: Snow Closes Mauna Loa Summit
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa summits through Friday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m.
UPDATE 4: High Surf, Flood Advisory, Flash Flood Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the Big Island until Friday afternoon, Dec. 2.
Siren and Emergency Alert Testing Dec. 1
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Flash Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory in Effect
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory for the Big Island at 3:59 p.m. HST, on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
HPD Arrests 25 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Nov. 21, 2016, through 27, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
House Approves Bill to Award Filipino Veterans Congressional Gold Medal
The Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act awards the medal collectively to the over 260,000 Filipino and Filipino-American soldiers.
HPD Seeks Hilo Theft Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a theft from a retail establishment in the 100 block of East Puainako Street in Hilo.
Sen. Kahele Named Higher Education Chair
Newly elected State Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele (Dist. 1 – Hilo), was selected to chair the Senate Committee on Higher Education by Senate leadership on Nov. 29.
UPDATE: Kamuela Girl, 16, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Alexia Galeon, a 16-year-old Kamuela girl who was reported missing.
Moms Across America Responds to Hawai‘i GMO Ruling
“The residents of Hawai‘i simply asked for measures to be taken to protect the health of their loved ones… “
Hilo Elks to Hold Drug Awareness Contests
The Hilo Elks Lodge encourages East Hawai‘i youth to participate in the upcoming Drug Awareness Contests
Telephone Scam: Resort Awards Program
Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public about a series of telephone scams by callers claiming to represent resort hotels.
‘Ama‘ama Fishing Season Ends Nov. 31
‘Ama‘ama (striped mullet) spawning season is about to begin, making the popular nearshore fish off-limits from December through March.
Geothermal Observation Wells to Be Plugged
The state DLNR has contracted with Water Resources International Inc. to plug and abandon two geothermal scientific wells in Pāhoa.
Stop Flu at School Program to Begin in January
To sign up for the free vaccinations available to their children, parents or guardians should complete consent forms and return them to schools by Dec. 16.
