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Early Walk-In Voting Ends Nov. 5
All-day early walk-in voting locations are open for the 2016 election from Tuesday, Oct. 25, to Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Former Kailua-Kona Real Estate Broker Indicted
Shellie A. Grace and her company, Elite Property Management Services LLC, have been charged with multiple criminal offenses…
The State VS Mayor Kenoi: Prosecution Rests
The judge questioned the state and ruled that there was no evidence that supported the claims that Mayor Kenoi was involved in the preparation of documents…
5-Mile Cat-Proof Fence Completed on Mauna Loa
The five-mile fence will protect federally endangered ‘ua‘u, or Hawaiian petrels from feral cats on the volcano.
Red Cross Responds to Fern Forest Fire
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a container fire reported in Fern Forest.
Kailua-Kona Man Faces Murder Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Kailua-Kona man with murder in connection with a body found last week off Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Fatality Reported Following Hilo Crash
A 92-year-old Hilo woman died following a two vehicle crash Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23, in Hilo.
High Surf and Wind Advisories Extended
A High Surf Advisory and High Wind Advisory remain in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
TMT Contested Case Hearing Gets Underway
During cross-examination, Perry J. White, president of Planning Solutions Inc., was asked if he thought both the telescope and native practices could co-exist.
Kailua-Kona Suspect Held Pending Murder Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a Kailua-Kona man in connection with a body found late Tuesday afternoon , Oct. 18, off Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Kamehameha Schools Seniors Host Veterans Prom
The Masquerade Ball was hosted on Wednesday, Oct. 19, by Ronelle Valera, a senior at Kamehameha Schools on Hawai‘i Island, as a legacy project.
Four Men Arrested on Robbery Charges
Four men were arrested in connection with a robbery on Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Honomū.
NWS Issues Wind Advisory for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory at 2:20 p.m. on Friday, in effect until 9 p.m. today, and from 6 am. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
HPD WANTED: Jake Ikaika Drummondo
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information about Jake Ikaika Drummondo, a 28-year-old Kamuela man wanted on warrants.
UPDATE: Search for Missing Hiker Concludes
The Hawai‘i Country Fire Department responded to a report of a missing hiker at a forest reserve off of Kaalaiki Road on Thursday, Oct. 21.at 2:04 p.m.
Scheduled Road & Lane Closures, Oct. 21–28
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
UPDATE: Kailua-Kona Murder Investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a murder investigation in connection with the recovery of a Kona man’s body.
Average Rainfall Expected Due to Weak La Niña
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its summary of this year’s dry season and an outlook for the October 2016-April 2017 wet season.
