News
Temporary Water Shut-Off in South Hilo
Water will be temporarily turned off in the following areas from 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, to 3:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, to install a new waterline connection for the Haihai Fire Station.
Three Big Island Trees Added to National Big Tree Registry
The Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a Forest Reserve now holds over half of the national champion trees from the state.
Brian Souki Earns Officer of the Month for December
Souki was honored for solving an increase in the number of burglaries in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna after August.
Haihai Street Road Closure Advisory
Haihai St. between Iwalani St. and Laulā Rd. in Hilo will be closed to thru traffic for more than two weeks, beginning today.
Meet and Greet with Words and Wine
Join notable authors for the monthly Words and Wine Event hosted by Kona Stories Book Shop. The free event happens on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at 6 p.m.
Cherry Blossom Festival Announces Honorees
The Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival will honor Roberts Hawai‘i and Guinness World Record holder Betty Webster in its opening ceremonies on Feb. 4, 2017.
New Year’s Firework Permits Available Monday, Dec. 26
Fireworks sales will begin on Dec. 26 and will end at midnight on New Year’s Eve
Hawai‘i to Receive Funds to Help Homeless Veterans
This funding will support up to 20 homeless and vulnerable veterans and their families gain access to affordable rental housing units through the private market.
Military Aircraft are Scheduled to Train at Pōhakuloa Training Area
Individuals in surrounding communities may notice an increase in noise due to extensive military aircraft training here.
Hilo Assault Puts Man in Hospital
The victim was taken to Hilo Medical Center and later transferred to The Queen’s Medical Center on O‘ahu, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates Haneda-Kona Service
Today marked Hawaiian’s first service to bring flights from Japan back to the Big Island for the first time since 2010.
High School Students Awarded Time at Mauna Kea Observatories
Three Kalani High School students were awarded time to use two Mauna Kea observatories as a part of the Mauna Kea Scholars program.
Hawaii Voters Express Overwhelming Support for Medical Aid in Dying Option
Eighty percent of Hawaii voters believe a medical aid in dying option (also known as “death with dignity”) should be available.
Newly-Appointed Council Includes All Counties
The State Environmental Council has been fully-appointed for the first time in almost 10 years, with all counties in Hawai‘i represented.
U.S. Census Shows Increase in Hawai‘i Population
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its 2016 state population estimates, and Hawai‘i saw some growth between July 2015 and 2016.
Kaiser Permanente Ranks First for Cancer Screenings
The Hawai‘i region was named first in the nation in two measures: controlling high blood pressure, and treating rheumatoid arthritis with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy.
New Fish Species Named After President Obama
The fish was discovered during a June 2016 NOAA research expedition to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
NNW Still Showing for North Exposures
Our current NNW swell is still showing Wednesday, with highest…
Red Cross Responding to Fire in Keahou
Volunteers with the American Red Cross responding to a residential fire reported on Holualoa in Keahou.
HPD Arrests 27 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Dec. 12 through 18, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 27 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
