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Governor Allocates $12 Million for Homelessness Effort
Gov. David Ige has announced that $12M in funding will be focused on the most visible and chronically homeless people in Hawai‘i.
Income Levels for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
Free and reduced-price meals are available for children unable to pay the full price of meals at school.
New Programs Offered at Hawai‘i CC Hilo
The Hawai‘i Community College Office of Continuing Education and Training is offering a non-credit Process Technology and General Maintenance program.
Pōhakuloa to Kawaihae Convoys Begin July 28
Military service members are scheduled to convoy to and from Pōhakuloa Training Area, beginning Thursday, July 28.
Gov. Creates Marine Reserve West of Hawai‘i Island
Gov. David Ige signed a new rule last week to create a new marine reserve at Ka‘ūpūlehu on the west coast of Hawai‘i island.
Kona Man Being Sought by HPD
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 47-year-old Kona man who is wanted for abuse and contempt of court.
Missing Extended-Furlough Inmate Returned to HCCC
Missing extended-furlough inmate Daniel Abraham was returned at 3:45 p.m. this afternoon to the Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center.
UPDATE: Missing Pahala Woman Found
Carolyn Gandalira was last seen at 4 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, in Pahala.
DOH Confirms Hep A Case in Waikoloa
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has confirmed a new case of hepatitis A infection in a food service employee In Waikoloa.
HPD Renews Search for Missing Puna Man
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about a 48-year-old man who was reported missing.
HPD Arrests 14 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of July 18 through 24, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 14 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Most State Parks & Forests Reopen After Darby
Hawai‘i Island state parks, forest reserves, natural area reserves, game management areas and hiking trails reopened yesterday; however, anyone entering forest areas should use caution. Staff were doing damage assessments Monday. Thus far, no damage to Hawai‘i Island’s parks and reserves has been reported. Lapakahi State Historical Park visitor center is open; however, the trails in the park remain closed. […]
Red Cross Assessing Damage from TS Darby
Hawai‘i County, O‘ahu and Maui County Red Cross volunteers are canvassing the hardest hit areas today, Monday, July 25, to assess damage from Darby.
New Trail Opens in Mauna Kea’s Palila Forest
A grand opening of the Palila Forest Discovery Trail will be held on Wednesday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m.
Coast Guard Reopens Ports Following Darby
Coast Guard Captain of the Port opened all commercial ports in the Hawaiian Islands and cargo operations have resumed today, Monday, July 25.
Haihai Street Closed Between Iwalani and Laulā
Haihai Street between Iwalan iStreet and Laulā Road will be closed to through traffic until 3 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016.
Beware of Post-Darby Scams
Hawai‘i Electric Light cautions customers to beware of potential scams targeting customers in the wake of Tropical Storm Darby.
UPDATE: Coast Guard Responds to Kailua Boat Grounding
The Coast Guard is responding to the grounding of the Spirit of Kona on Hawai’i Island today.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Electric Restores Power
UPDATE: July 24, 5:45 p.m. Hawai‘i Electric Light has restored electric service to the remaining 100 customers in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Leilani Estates, Kapoho, Orchidland Estates, Honoka‘a and Kailua-Kona, who were impacted by high winds from Tropical Storm Darby. ORIGINAL POST: July 24, 1:11 p.m. Overnight, Hawai‘i Electric Light restored electric service to 900 customers […]
Kekūanāo’a St. Resurfacing to Begin July 25
The County Highway Maintenance Division will begin resurfacing Kekūanāo’a Street between Hīnano Street and Kīlauea Avenue on Monday, July 25, 2016.
