News
Kamuela House Fire Causes $100K in Damage
The Hawai’i County Fire Department says a Kamuela house fire Monday morning caused $100,000 in damage to a two-story home.
Kona Pacific Charter School to Provide Summer Meals
Kona Pacific Charter School is working with local community partners to provide West Hawai’i students with meals over the summer.
100 Percent Renewable Energy Focus of New Law
Governor David Ige signed four energy bills into law Monday, including one that sets a 100 percent renewable energy goal in the power sector.
KCH Budget Defict to Cause Service Closure, Force Staff Reductions
Kona Community Hospital will reduce its staff and services in an effort to address a $6 million defict in its fiscal year 2016 budget.
UPDATE: Hole at the Subaru Telescope Not from Bullet
Subaru Telescope Director Nobuo Arimoto says the hole found at the observatory is not from a bullet.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/8/15
A deflationary trend continues at the summit of Kilauea as episodic bursts of seismic tremor associated with periods of vigorous spattering continue in the Overlook crater.
DOT Seeks Comment on Improvement Project Revisions
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the proposed Statewide Transportation Improvements Program Revision #2.
Scheduled Lane Closures June 8-12
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has released its weekly list of scheduled lane closures.
HPD: ‘Bullet Hole’ Found at Subaru Telescope
Hawai’i Police Department detectives are investigating a reported “bullet hole” found on a door at the Subaru Telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea.
Divers Rescued off Leleiwi Point
Two divers were rescued Saturday, eight miles from Leleiwi Point, after being pulled by the current as they were diving from the recreational boat Tiger Too.
State to Provide Support in HHC Transition
The State of Hawai’i is committed to maintaining support during November’s Open Enrollment period as the Hawai’i Health Connector closes.
Military Convoys Will Travel from PTA to Kawaihae
Convoys of Oahu-based service members will travel the roads between Pohakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Harbor on June 10 and June 12-16.
ICAC Addresses Climate Change at Initial Meeting
The Interagency Climate Adaptation Committee met for the first time on June 3 to address its tasked climate change report.
USDA Rural Business Grants Available
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced that $30 million in grants are now available to farmers, ranchers, and food entrepreneurs.
Lifeless Body Found Below Nanue Bridge
The Hawai’i Police Department says the body of a man was found at the bottom of a bridge in the Umauma area Friday morning.
Hawai’i CC Palamanui Receives $50K Gift
An anonymous donor has gifted Hawai’i Community College Palamanui with $50,000 in scholarship support for students interested in pursing Marine Science.
Police Release June 5 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/5/15
Inflationary tilt at the summit of Kilauea that began on June 1 has turned to a slow deflationary tilt Friday morning, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
No Weekend Hunting at PTA
No weekend hunting will take place at Pohakuloa Training Area, according to United States Army-Garrison Hawai’i officials.
Convoys to Travel from PTA to KMR Wednesday
Military convoys are scheduled to travel the roads between Pohakuloa Training Area and Keaukaha Military Reservation on Wednesday, June 10.
