News
Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park Will Close for Scheduled Landscaping
The Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation announced the temporary closure of Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Park in Hilo for scheduled landscaping.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/19/14
The June 27 lava flow has advanced about 130 yards in the past 24 hours and is currently about .8 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
Kona Judiciary Complex Plans Receive Warm Community Response
Plans for the proposed Kona Judiciary Complex that were reviewed by the public for the first time were warmly received.
Railroad Avenue Access Road to Open Saturday
During the meeting, which was attended by Governor David Ige, Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi announced that Railroad Avenue will open at Noon Saturday.
Woman Arrested in Connection to Hilo Robbery
HPD has arrested Kelly Marie Brightbill, who was wanted for questioning following a convenience store robbery in Hilo. The male suspect remains at large.
Longs Drugs Pahoa Store Closing Saturday
Longs Drugs will close its doors at 1 p.m. Saturday due to the approaching June 27 lava flow. An announcement for a temporary pharmacy space will be announced soon.
Mountain View Woman Booked in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
An anonymous tip led detectives to the arrest of Ashley Brooks De Morales. She remains in police custody while the investigation continues.
Hapuna Drowning Victim Identified
The body of 13-year-old Gwyneth Augustin Borromeo was found Wednesday in an underwater cavern at Hapuna Beach Park.
Pahoa CU Hawai’i Branch Shutting Down Operations
CU Hawai’i, in the Pahoa Marketplace, will close at 5 p.m. Thursday due to the ongoing June 27 lava flow threat.
Home Fires Generate Most Red Cross Response
The Hawai’i Red Cross responds to a disaster every four days in Hawai’i. A majority of the events are home fires.
Unemployment in Hawai’i Remains Low
The Hawai’i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced Thursday that the state’s unemployment rate in November was down to 4 percent.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/18/14
Hawai’i County Civil Defense says that the June 27 lava flow front may be slowing, moving 165 yards since Wednesday.
Hazardous Odor Reported at Waiakea Intermediate
Waiakea Intermediate School students experienced a brief interruption to their school day Wednesday when reports of a hazardous smell prompted HFD attention.
Body of Missing 13-Year-Old Boy Found
The body of the 13-year-old boy who went missing after jumping off a 15-foot cliff with friends has been recovered.
Tuesday Minit Stop Robbery Under Investigation
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at a Minit Stop location in Hilo on Tuesday.
Shark Sighting at Laaloa Beach Park
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has closed Laaloa Beach Park after a 12-foot shark was sighted.
Weekend Hunts Scheduled at PTA
Army officials will open training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for bird hunting over the weekend.
Post-Holiday Tree Recycling
The Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division will offer “Treecycling” for holiday trees, beginning Dec. 26.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/17/14
The June 27 lava flow advanced 220 yards since Tuesday and is 0.9 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity. Officials say lava could reach the area in five days.
Island Princess Macadamia Nut Facility Break-In
Police are investigating a break-in at the Island Princess Macadamia Nut Facility in Kea’au.
