News
Kealakehe Students Test Lunar Landers
Kealakehe High School students participating in the PISCES, NASA, and Google EXPRIZE team lunar dust shield experiment will have the opportunity to test their technology this week.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Major accidents and DUI arrests remain down from the same time last year, but traffic fatalities remain at a 66.7 percent increase.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/17/15
Moderate to heavy smoke and vog conditions are filling the lower Puna and Hilo air Tuesday, according to Hawai’i County Civil Defense.
Kona House Fire Engulfs Carport
The Hawai’i County Fire Department responded to a Monday evening house fire that had fully engulfed a carport along Plumeria Road in Kona.
BIPC Gives Torch of Light and Lava Tube Awards
The Big Island Press Club recognizes Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientists with its Torch of Light Award and Chief Elections Officer Scott Nago with its Lava Tube Dishonor.
Downtown Hilo Waterline Work Continues Tuesday
Continued waterline work for the Kamehameha Avenue Reconstruction Project will cause a temporary water shut-off in the Downtown Hilo area on Tuesday.
Hawai’i County Ordered to Suspend Employee Urinalysis
A Federal judge has ruled that the County policy of urinalysis violates prospective employees’ constitutional rights.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/16/15
As downslope portions of the June 27 lava flow continue to remain relatively inactive, three summit area breakouts are being monitored.
Scheduled Road Closures March 16-20
The Department of Transportation has announced two roadway projects that will cause temporary road closures.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/15/15
Downslope activity from the June 27 lava flow remains minimal as upslope breakouts remain active.
HPD Searches for Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 55-year-old Ada Araki.
Permaculture Parking Lot Paving Way to Sustainability at UH Hilo
Kumukoa household and UH students partnering in green initiative to beautify parking area.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/14/15
Little activity was observed Saturday in the downslope area of the June 27 lava flow as small breakouts continue near the summit.
Boys and Girls Club Hosting Youth of the Year Banquet
Honorees to be recognized in evening of music, speeches, entertainment, auctions, and food.
Triathlon Bike Remains Missing in HPP Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 2012 Orbea Triathlon bicycle stolen from a Hawaiian Paradise Park home.
KKCC Annual Focus Luncheon with Gov. Ige
Governor David Ige will be in attendance at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s annual focus luncheon on Wednesday, April 8.
HPD Locates Missing 15-Year-Old
The Hawai’i Police Department located missing teenager, Kyara K. Kalili, Thursday in Hilo.
Flags at Half-Staff Sunday for Rep. Carroll
Flags will fly at half-staff Sunday in honor of late former State Representative Diana “Mele” Carroll.
Police Release March 13 Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
South Kona Forest Protected Under Conservation Easement
Another 1,000-acres of land has been acquired under the Forest Legacy Program in a new conservation easement.
