News
Flurry of 31 Earthquakes at Kīlauea Volcano
A sequence of 31 earthquakes over a period of about 42 minutes starting just before 6 a.m. HST Sunday morning, March 5, 2017, according to the USGS/HVO.
Kawailani Street Project Prep Work to Begin
Preparatory work for the Kawailani Street Improvement Project (Iwalani Street to Pohakulani Street) will begin on Monday, March 6.
TMT Hearing: Contested Case Hearing Concludes
No more witnesses will take the stand, and attorneys and petitioners will no longer conduct cross-examinations. After 71 witnesses and 44 days of hearings—and a little over two hours past the 4:30 p.m. adjournment time on Thursday, March 2—the contested case hearing for the state Board of Land and Natural Resources Conservation District Use Application […]
Japanese-American Leaders to Meet with Top Japanese Officials
One of the 11 participants is Hilo resident Jason Fujimoto, the president and COO of HPM Building Supply.
TMT Hearing: Cultural Impact Assessment ‘Falsified’
KAHEA witness Brian Kawika Cruz said he refused to remove his recommendations, but when the DEIS was published in 2009, his recommendations were absent.
West Hawai‘i Beach Cleanup Set
The Big Island Community Beach Clean Up on beaches from Miloli‘i to Puako is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, at 8 a.m.
Next Group of ‘Alalā Preparing for Release
Despite the temporary setback, preparations are underway for the release of the next group of ‘alalā.
2 Hilo Students Named to Creighton Dean’s List
Bree Kaneakua and Jennifer Taniguchi from Hilo were named to the fall Dean’s List at Creighton University for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Over 170,000 Sign Petition to Stop Bomb Testing Off Kaua‘i
The Air Force plans to drop about 100 bombs a year in the waters north of Kaua‘i.
NWS: Hail, Thunder & Lightning Strikes Expected
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a special report for the windward (north, east) and interior sections of the Big Island.
HPD Officer of the Month: Chandler Nacino
Kona Patrol Officer Chandler Nacino has been recognized as Officer of the Month for March.
Big Island Residents Selected for Maunakea Committee
Hui Hoolohe members will have autonomous oversight of information collection and compilation that reflects a community-based vision for the future of Maunakea.
Kupu Conservation Programs, Jobs Available for Big Island Youth
Local nonprofit Kupu is now accepting applicants for its summer and year-round conservation education and workforce development programs on Hawaiʻi Island.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Ties to Russia
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released a statement regarding reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions met with Russian officials during the 2016 campaign…
Hawaiʻi Ranked No. 1 in School Internet Connectivity
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education increased its broadband at schools from 0.3 gigabytes/second to 8.0 gigabytes/second.
HPD Seeks Pāhoa Robbery Suspects
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two persons who are suspects in a robbery investigation.
Sen. Hirono Nominates 3 Hawai‘i Island Students to Service Academies
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has nominated three Hawai‘i Island students to the U.S. military service academies for the Class of 2021.
HPD Arrests 31 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Feb.20 through 26, 2017, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 31 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD to Hold North Kohala Community Meeting
The Hawaiʻi Police Department will hold a community meeting for residents of North Kohala at 5 p.m. on March 9, 2017, at the North Kohala Judiciary Building.
