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Mamalahoa Highway Resurfacing Completion Date Extended
Hawai’i County Department of Public Works officials have announced an extended completion date for the Mamalahoa Highway resurfacing project.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/24/15
Activity continues in the form of surface and margin breakouts from the June 27 lava flow. The north margin breakout is reportedly sluggish but widening.
Health Department Announces “Hawai’i Smiles” Dental Program
The Department of Health has launched a new dental surveillance program called Hawai’i Smiles.
Meth Trafficking Charge Leads to $1 Million Bail for Puna Man
A 31-year-old man is being held on bail following a search warrant that led to the discovery of 7.75 pounds of meth, weapons, and cash.
Banyan Drive Temporary Traffic Flow Change
Banyan Drive in Hilo will follow a one-way traffic pattern between both sides of Lihiwai Street on March 7.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/23/15
The north margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow has shown no advancement since Sunday morning. Officials say the breakout is moving sluggishly and is widening.
Pahoa House Fire Causes $130K in Damage
An overnight structure fire in Pahoa caused $130,000 in damage. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/22/15
The north margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow has advanced 20 yards since Saturday morning.
Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Waikoloa Man
A Waikola man was arrested and charged with numerous offenses after a search warrant on his home and vehicle was conducted.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/21/15
The new north margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow has advanced 90 yards since Friday morning.
Hawai’i DOH Receives Funding for MIECHV Program
The Hawai’i Department of Health will receive over $9.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Kealakehe Students to Take Part in New PISCES Project
Kealakehe High School students will soon be working on a lunar project with PISCES and NASA, testing Electrodynamic Dust Shield technology on the moon.
Officials Monitor New June 27 Lava Flow Breakout
Hawai’i County Civil Defense is closely monitoring a new breakout along the north margin of the June 27 lava flow.
Police Release Feb. 20 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/20/15
The June 27 lava flow remains stalled in the downslope areas, however, Civil Defense is monitor an advancing breakout along the north margin of the flow.
HDOE Receives Testing Waiver for Immersion Program
The Hawai’i Department of Education was awarded a one-year waiver from the United States Department of Education for immersion program students to forgo the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open several training areas for mammal hunting over the weekend.
Police Identify Victims in Kona Head-On Collision
The Hawai’i Police Department has identified the three individuals who died in a Saturday morning vehicle crash in Kona. Police say speed was a factor.
Military Convoy Scheduled to Begin Monday
Military convoys are scheduled to convoy the roads between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa Training Area beginning Monday.
Woman Arrested, Man Wanted in Hilo Theft
A Hilo woman has been arrested in connection to a jewelry theft that happened last August at a retail store on Maka’ala Street in Hilo.
