News
Gov. Ige Appoints Three Department Leaders
Jobie Masagatani and Scott Enright remain in their roles as leaders of the Board of Agriculture and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, respectively.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/27/14
After being stalled for nearly five days, the June 27 lava flow is back on the move, advancing 15 yards since Friday afternoon.
Advancing Lava Stalled, Breakouts Threaten
Although the June 27 lava flow front remains stalled, a wide array of breakouts behind it leave unpredictable flow possibilities.
Downtown Hilo Road Work to Cause Closures
The inbound lane on Bayfront Highway and the outbound land at the Pauahi intersection will be closed for two days for reconstruction and pavement.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/26/14
For the past four days, the leading front of the June 27 lava flow has remained stalled 700 yards from the back property line of the Pahoa Marketplace.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/25/14
The June 27 lava flow has been stalled about 700 yards from the back property line of the Pahoa Marketplace since Monday.
Minimum Wage Increase Begins Jan. 1
The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced Wednesday that minimum wage in Hawai’i will increase by 50 cents beginning Jan. 1.
West Hawai’i CC Students Celebrate at First-Ever Hō‘ike
Hawai’i Community College students in West Hawai’i experienced their first-ever Hō‘ike, celebrating newfound knowledge as the semester wound down to an end.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/24/14
The June 27 lava flow remains stalled Wednesday, not having advanced since Monday at 4:30 p.m. Currently, the flow is 0.6 miles from Highway 130.
Hilo Woman Charged for Various Offenses
The Hawai’i Police Department located 29-year-old Danielle Kaneao, who was wanted on warrants and in connection to a reported attempted car theft on Nov. 30.
Na’alehu Man Dies at Ka’alualu Bay
A 68-year-old man died off the coast of Ka’alualu Bay in South Point Monday.
Bay Clinic, Walgreens Prepare Prescription Delivery Plan
Bay Clinic, in partnership with Walgreens, has put a delivery service plan in place that will provide continued access to prescription medications in Puna.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/23/14
Hawai’i County Civil Defense’s morning overflight shows that the June 27 lava flow has not advanced since 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Mammal Hunting at Pohakuloa Dec. 26
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bow hunting of mammals on Dec. 26 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Day Hunt at Pohakuloa
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for shotgun hunting of bird on Dec. 25 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Milolii Siren Test Scheduled for Tuesday
As part of an effort to modernize some of the state’s outdoor warning sirens, technicians will work on the siren in Milolii on Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Police Search for Missing Kea’au Teen
The Hawai’i County Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Trey Tomlinson, who was last seen on Aug. 18.
Portions of Keauhou Under Water Conservation
The Department of Water Supply has called for a voluntary 10 percent reduction in water usage in the Keauhou to Keahole area due to well breakdowns.
