News
State Librarian Richard Burns Retiring
The state library system has made significant advances into the digital age under his tenure, expanding offerings of e-books, e-magazines and internet service.
Police ‘Active Shooter’ Presentation in Hilo Next Week
Part of a community meeting will be devoted to an awareness presentation to help individuals increase their survivability in the case of violent situations.
UPDATE: Missing Maui Woman Located on Hawaiʻi Island
Police say Halley Leah Ries, 28, of Haʻikū, Maui is reportedly with her two daughters, ages 5 and 8 months, and may be operating a gray 2014 Nissan four-door sedan, license ZBN509.
Firefighters Extinguish Suspicious Fire in Waiakea Uka
A rear door of the gated, unoccupied home had been forced open and a small fire was burning on the floor of the home’s first story.
Public’s Help Sought Locating Missing Pahoa Man
Yuriy Shvydkova, 49, was last seen in the Nanawale Estates subdivision on Monday, June 9.
DLNR Reviewing Options on Expiring Banyan Drive Leases
The state is hiring consultants to help it determine the fate of the Country Club, Reed’s Bay Hotel and Uncle Billy’s, which are on leases expiring next year.
Tree Trimming on Palani Road Requires Lane Closures
The closures are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the roadway above Kailua-Kona.
Safety Issues Prompt Removal of Eucalyptus Trees
Branches falling from the tall, 40-year-old rainbow eucalyptus trees fronting the Waiakea Office Plaza on Kekuanaoa Street prompted the trees’ removal.
Kailua-Kona Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
The cause of the blaze that burned about half of the Kealapuna Street home is under investigation.
Mauna Kea Park Closing July 1 for Renovation
Hawaii County will be taking over control of the park on Saddle Road following an agreement reached with the state in March.
Land Board Again Defers Naniloa Bond Shortage
For the second meeting in a row, the Board of Land and Natural Resources has postponed action on the resort’s failure to post $2.1 million in required bonds.
Sublease for Thirty Meter Telescope On Hold
The Board of Land and Natural Resources has asked for research on three legal issues before it votes on an approval for the observatory on Mauna Kea.
HOVE Well Shutting Down June 23 for Repairs
Drinking water spigots will remain open as long as the reservoir’s supply lasts, but standpipes for commercial water haulers will be closed as of June 20.
Gabbard Calls for Firing of Hawaii VA Health Director
The congresswoman and combat veteran said Wayne Pfeffer was dishonest about wait times for veterans seeking health care in Hawaii.
Police Release June 13 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Puna Man Accused of Firing Rifle Near Wife’s Head
Leighton Kaai Jr. was charged with reckless endangering and terroristic threatening in connectipon with the incident in the couple’s home in Ainaloa Estates.
Hilo Flood Map Changes Could Affect Insurance Requirements
New maps have been submitted to FEMA for the Palai Stream area, which could affect whether some homeowners must obtain flood insurance.
Water Shut-Off Scheduled for Mountain View Friday
The four-hour outage will affect those with water service along the Old Volcano Road.
Ponahawai Street Scheduled for Resurfacing in July
The project scheduled to get underway the second week of July will extend from Kamehameha Avenue to Kapiolani Street.
