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Saddle Road Speed Limit to Increase
The state Department of Transportation will replace speed limit signs on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (aka Saddle Road) beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.
Volcano Man Charged With Auto Dealership Thefts
A 22-year-old man has been charged with three felonies in connection with the theft of four vehicles from an auto dealership in Kona last month.
Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Presentation in Park Amphitheater
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park will present an evening program about Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death in the park’s amphitheater on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Hilo Man Charged with Three Felonies
A Hilo man was arrested and charged on Thursday, Feb. 2, in connection with the theft of a golf car at Waiākea High School. The gas-powered cart was thought to be taken sometime between Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Wednesday, Feb. 1, in addition to two car batteries from a secured storage area at the high […]
UPDATE 1: Wind Advisory Extended to Midnight
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory which is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
Super Bowl Game Plan: Don’t Drink and Drive
The Hawai‘i Police Department advises football fans to make their own game plan for Super Bowl Sunday—a shutdown defense that prevents drunk driving.
Man Injured After Jumping Off Rainbow Falls
The man was extricated and transported to Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room for evaluation.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
The National Weather Service has downgraded the High Surf Warning to an advisory for the shores of Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo and Puna through tomorrow night.
Heavy Showers from NW Expected Sunday, Monday
The forecast has the front reaching Kaua‘i late Sunday night, O‘ahu Monday morning, Maui County Monday afternoon and the Big Island Monday night.
National Wear Red Day to Raise Awareness About Cardiovascular Disease
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Lisa Murkowski led a bipartisan resolution designating February as American Heart Month and Feb. 3 as National Wear Red Day.
Hawai‘i Files Lawsuit Against President Trump
Papers filed today asked the court to block the order across the country.
Kawaihai-Pōhakuloa Convoy Scheduled for Feb. 4
O‘ahu-based members of the 2/6 Cavalry are scheduled to convoy between Kawaihae Pier and the Pōhakuloa Training Area on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hilo Woman Dies as Result of Single-Vehicle Crash
A 42-year-old Hilo woman has died from a single-vehicle crash the evening of Jan. 23 on Haku Nui Road in Captain Cook.
Fire Damages Kailua Residence
The Hawai‘i FIre Department responded to a report of a fire in progress on Royal Poinciana Way in Kailua on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Truck-Cycle Crash
A 59-year-old Kailua-Kona man died from a truck and motorized cycle crash Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, in Kaupulehu in North Kona on the Māmālahoa Highway.
770-Acre Keamuku Fire 80% Contained
The Pōhakuloa Training Area’s Fire and Emergency Services have nearly contained a wildland fire in the Keamuku Maneuver Area that had spread to more than 770 acres. Despite firefighting efforts that continued through midnight last night and resumed at daybreak, shifting winds and dry conditions caused the fire to spread rapidly. As of noon today, […]
Groups Issue Joint Statement Opposing Trump’s Immigration Orders
A broad local coalition issued a statement on the steps of the Federal Building yesterday opposing President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration.
Legislators Introduce Sustainable Living Research Bill
The Sustainable Living Research Bill will allow for development of sustainable practices under a new permit process allowing for exemptions from the rules…
High Surf Warning Extended; Closures Continue
The National Weather Service has extended the High Surf Warning through this evening for the shores of Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo and Puna.
