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Labor Day 2015: What’s Closed?
Dating back to the late 1800’s, Labor Day began as a celebration for the working force of America. The holiday became federally recognized in 1894.
Jimena Stays Clear of Hawai’i, Brings Continous Large Surf
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Jimena.
Spear Tip Stolen from Hilo’s King Kamehameha Statue
The top section of the Hilo King Kamehameha statue spear has been stolen, according to the Hawai’i Police Department.
Flood Warning Posted for Big Island Through 7:15 p.m.
Flood Warning posted for parts of the Big Island…
Jimena Dropped to Tropical Storm Status, Weakens
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Jimena.
Waimea Fire Caused $200K in Damage
A structure fire Saturday afternoon in Waimea cause an estimated $200,000 in damage.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 7:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the Big Island through 7:45 p.m. Saturday.
Weekend Lane Closure
The Hawai’i State Department of Transportation has released lane closure information for the weekend of Sept. 5.
Jimena Remains Far East, Weakening
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to track Hurricane Jimena.
Musician Neil Young’s Big Island House for Sale
Neil Young is selling his $24.5 million home on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Highway 11, Hualalai Road, Kuakini Highway Reopened
Highway 11 near the 108 mile marker and Hualalai Road at the intersection of Oni Oni Street have both now reopened.
HVNP Announces 100 Year Anniversary Logo and Events
The park celebrates its centennial anniversary on Aug. 25, 2016.
Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Midnight
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning through 9:00 p.m.
Police Release Sept. 4 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
National Suicide Prevention Week: Sept. 7-13
National Suicide Prevention Week is from Sept. 7-13, with World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10.
Hawai’i HPV Vaccinations Low
In Hawai’i, research by the Centers for Disease Control shows that only 34 percent of females and 15 percent of males have been fully immunized from Human Papillomavirus.
HSPLS Libraries Will Observe Labor Day
Hawai’i State Public Library System libraries on the Big Island and throughout the state will observe Labor Day.
Phase 2 of Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening Begins
Phase 2 of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening project broke ground on Thursday in Kona.
Jimena Weakens, Moves NW Slowly East of Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Jimena.
Rehabilitated Hawaiian Monk Seals Transferred Out of Kona
The United States Coast Guard assisted in transporting two rehabilitated Hawaiian monk seals to Oahu from Kailua-Kona on Thursday.
