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ITO: Nightly Runway Closure for Maintenance
Runway maintenance at Hilo International Airport will increase air traffic over Hilo and Keaukaha.
Ige Signs Emergency Proclaimation in Anticipation of Kilo
Governor David Ige has signed an emergency proclamation as Tropical Storm Kilo inches closer to the islands.
UH-Hilo Researchers Produce Video on Rat Lungworm Disease Survivors
Three researchers worked together on the 54-minute film.
Kilauea Summit Update – 8/21/15
Inflationary tilt continues at the summit of Kilauea for the third consecutive day, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Two Mauna Kea ‘Protectors’ Arrested During Maui Protest
Two Mauna Kea “protectors” were arrested during a protest on Maui Thursday.
11 p.m. UPDATE: Kilo Track Nudged Left
This post will be updated throughout the day with the latest info…
HPD Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting
Hawai’i Police Department officers and State Sheriffs attempting to serve a bench warrant were threatened by an individual in a vehicle.
Scientific Study Explores Hawai’i Coral Reefs
In an effort to study and reveal the world’s coral reefs, XL Catlin has announced the launch of a new scientific survey that will explore the health of various coral reefs in Hawai’i.
Flood Advisory Until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island.
Wanted Woman Arrested, Charged
A wanted 19-year-old woman has been arrested and charged by the Hawai’i Police Department.
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign to Begin
The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign will kick off Friday, Aug. 21 and will run through Sept. 7.
Police Search for Wanted Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 33-year-old Shaye K.M. Nishida, who is wanted on warrants.
DLIR: Big Island Unemployment Rate Drops
The Big Island’s unemployment rate dropped in the month of July to 4.2 percent, compared to 5.5 percent in June and 5.8 percent one-year ago.
Council Committee Postpones pCard Bill
Bill 78 was postponed during the Hawai’i County Council Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday.
Fire Fighters Respond to Pahoa Home Fire
A Thursday morning fire in Pahoa caused $80,000 in damage to a Azure Drive home.
Hawai’i REC to Hold West Hawai’i Committee Meetings
The Hawai’i Real Estate Commission will hold its standing committee meetings at the West Hawaii Civic Center’s Community Meeting Hale on Sept. 4.
Shriners Hilo Outreach Clinic Scheduled
Shriners Hospitals for Children will hold its next outreach clinic in Hilo on Aug. 27.
