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Weekend Lane Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation says road work will continue this weekend on the Umauma Bridge in Hakalau.
UPDATE: One Person Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash
One person died in an early two-vehicle crash along Highway 19 Saturday morning.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake near the Solomon Islands.
HVNP Opens All Previously Closed Trails, Areas
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has reopened all previously closed trails and areas.
Police Urge Public Not to Call European Emergency Number
Police say residents should disregard stories posted on social media sites describing a 112 number as a means to contact police.
Eight Arrested for Squatting Claim Hawaiian Sovereignty
Eight Puna residents were arrested Friday for illegally squatting in a Kurtistown home while claiming Hawaiian Sovereignty rights.
Flood Advisory Posted Extended to 6:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for upslope areas on the Kona side. The advisory is posted through 4:00 p.m. but could…
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Hilo Murder Investigation
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the death of a woman found unresponsive in Hilo just after midnight Friday.
Police Release Aug. 14 Arrest Warrants
This list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Flags at Half-Staff Saturday
Flags will be at half-staff Saturday in honor of late former State Representative Colleen Meyer.
Repaving Work Extended at Thurston Lava Tube
Continued work on the repaving of the Thurston Lava Tube exit trail within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will cause the trail to remain closed for an additional week.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/14/15
Inflationary tilt began at the summit of Kilauea early Friday morning.
Keamuku Maneuver Area Opens for Mammal Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will be opened by Army officials over the weekend for mammal bow hunting.
Local Students Join Rural Education Force
Two former Big Island public school students will be pouring their skills as teachers into the community through Teach For America-Hawai’i.
Brown Water Advisory Spans Large East Hawai’i Area
A Brown Water Advisory warns the public that storm runoff flowing into coastal areas could contain harmful debris.
Schatz Works to Expand Social Security
Nearly 80 years ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. Now, Senator Brian Schatz is working to ensure that seniors are receiving the proper benefits of the program.
Honoka’a Library Closes Due to Staffing Shortage
A temporary closure will take place through Aug. 24 at the Honoka’a Public Library due to a staffing shortage.
Kealakehe Will Gain ‘Keonepoko North’ Buildings
Kealakehe High School will be one of two recipients of buildings set up last year in Kea’au for Keonepoko students as lava threatened Pahoa.
Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Reopens
After being closed for four days due to a brush fire and threat of tropical storm weather, the Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site opened its doors to the public Thursday morning.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/13/15
Deflation persists at the summit of Kilauea as another deflationary episode began Wednesday.
