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Hydrant Flow Testing Slated for Waimea
The Department of Water Supply will conduct fire hydrant flow tests within Parker Ranch Center and Waimea Elementary School.
Workforce Drug Testing Shows Higher Cocaine Use
Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.’s statistics show a 100 percent increase in cocaine use over a one year period in workplace drug testing.
Public Meeting Set for Kukuihaele Park Project
The County of Hawai’i Department of Parks and Recreation will host a meeting on Jan. 10 to review a proposed plan to improve Kukuihaele Park.
UPDATE: Man Pinned by Tree in North Kohala
Andrew A. Ankner died after being crushed by a large branch while cutting a tree in North Kohala.
HPP Park on Finance Committee Agenda
The 20-acre parcel proposed to be turned into a park is envisioned to be built in phases, according to County Council member Greggor Ilagan.
Dengue: Case Count Holds at 202
The confirmed case count of dengue fever on the Big Island remains at 202. Hawai’i Department of Health officials say no new cases have been added since Friday.
Rebate Offered on Solar Water Heater Maintenance
Hawai’i Energy is offering Big Island, Maui, and Honolulu residents a “Solar Water Heating Tune-Up” rebate of up to $150.
Mamalahoa Highway to Undergo Improvements
Work on Mamalahoa Highway is slated to last through April and will include overnight work.
Permanent Measure Limits Sea Cucumber Harvest
The measure follows a 120-day emergency rule that temporarily banned the harvest of sea cucumbers in Hawai’i and will go into effect on Jan. 10.
Transmission Line Work to Cause Lane Closure
Throughout the duration of the transmission repair work, a single lane closure will be in effect.
Police Seek Man on Warrants
Twenty-seven-year-old Ryan David Anderson is being sought by authorities on warrants and for questioning in a theft investigation.
‘Freedom Ride’ Leads to Arrests in Hilo
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested two individuals and cited two additional people in connection to a “Freedom Ride” rally Saturday in Hilo.
Hakalau Bridge Repair Underway
For the next few months, crews will be working to rehabilitate the existing Hakalau Bridge structure.
Women Sought for Airport Fire Service
Two workshops are scheduled on the Big Island for women interested in working in airport fire service.
Monthly Siren Warning Test Set for Jan. 4
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense) monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
UPDATE: Accident Closes North Glenwood Road
Hawai‘i Island police have reported that North Glenwood Road in the Puna District is closed due to traffic crash. No bypass route is available at this time. Check back for updates.
Lane Closures for Jan. 2–8
Hawai‘i Belt Road (Route 19): Umauma Bridge in the vicinity of Hakalau, in both directions between Jardine Road and Old Mamalahoa Highway in the vicinity of Ka‘awali‘i Gulch, between Kulaimano Road and Kauniho Road in the vicinity of Pepeekeo to Hakalau, between Jardine Road and Pu‘ualaea Homestead Road in the vicinity of Laupahoehoe Gulch, Kea‘au-Pahoa Bypass Road in both directions between Pahoa Market Place and Kahakai Boulevard.
Scheduled Lane Closures Jan. 1–3
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road closures through Jan. 3.
Stewardship at the Summit Programs Seeks Volunteers
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is looking for volunteers for its “Stewardship at the Summit” programs to ensure the future of the Hawaiian rainforest at the summit of Kīlauea volcano for the next 100 years.
HPD Seeks 25 Individuals for Outstanding Warrants
As of Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, 25 individuals are wanted by the Hawai‘i Police Department because of outstanding warrants.
