News
Downtown Hilo Night Road Work Will Cause Closure
Night road work will cause a road closure in downtown Hilo Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
Big Island Veterans Treatment Court Launched Monday
The State’s second Veterans Treatment Court held it’s opening ceremony on Monday.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests on Big Island roadways remain down from last year, by 11.3 percent, while major accidents are up by 14.7 percent this year.
Kilauea Lava Flow Claims First Residential Building
Lava set the residential property ablaze at 11:55 a.m. Monday.
Overnight Water Shut Off to Affect South Hilo
An overnight water shut off will take place Nov. 20 to Nov. 21 in the South Hilo area to conduct waterline work for the Arc of Hilo Site Improvement Project.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/10/14
A breakout lobe of the June 27 lava flow is nearing a residential property and is about five yards from the structure, as of Monday morning.
No Advisories Issued After 3.8M West Hawai’i Quake
There were no immediate advisories issued following a 3.8 magnitude earthquake reported at 5:39 a.m. on Monday, near Kalaoa.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/7/14
Although the June 27 lava flow front has not advanced in a week, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has noted many breakouts above the front.
Waimea Women’s Center Will Receive March of Dimes Grant
Waimea Women’s Center will be one of this year’s March of Dimes Hawai’i Chapter grant recipients.
Hawai’i Electric Light Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Postponed
Hawai’i Electric Light has postponed its scheduled tree giveaway due to the unavailability of plants.
Police Release Nov. 7 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
UHH Will Receive Portion of $58.5 Million
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo will receive nearly $3.5 million in funds released by Gov. Abercrombie for Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance.
HPD Warns About Subscription Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a subscription scam after a Kealakekua man received suspicious mail.
Governor-Elect Ige Tabs McCartney as Chief of Staff
Mike McCartney, current President and CEO of the Hawai’i Tourism Authority, will resign from his post to be the Chief of Staff under Governor-elect David Ige.
New Arrests Made in Kaumana Drive Burglary
Two of the individuals who were arrested in connection to the Kaumana Drive burglary were also tied to a second robbery in Waiakea Uka.
PTA Opens for Bird Hunting
Pohakuloa Training Area officials are opening several training areas for bird hunting Nov. 8-11 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Man Found Dead in Hawaiian Acres Identified
A man found dead the day after a Halloween party in Hawaiian Acres has been identified.
Drier Than Normal Wet Season Expected
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Honolulu has released their wet season outlook for 2014 – 2015. The wet season in Hawaii typically runs from October through April.
Transition Process to Begin for Pahoa Area Students
Pahoa-area students will begin to transition to new school campuses on Friday.
Man Found Dead in Hawaiian Acres
Foul play has been ruled out in the death of an unknown man who was found dead on a property in Hawaiian Acres Saturday.
