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Two West Hawai’i Transfer Stations Will Close for Ironman
Road closures from the Ironman Triathlon will close two West Hawaii Transfer Stations.
Deadline for Voter Registration Oct. 6
Drive-thru locations, including the one featured here on Kilauea Ave., will be open on Oct. 4 and Oct. 6 to register voters. File Photo.
Well Breakdown Prompts Water Conservation
The Department of Water Supply is asking for voluntary water conservation in North Kona due to a broken well.
Temporary Water Shutoff Planned Near Old Hilo Airport
The water shutoff will run along a portion of Operations St. in Hilo from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 8.
DOH Extends Public Comment Period Regarding Cesspools
Informational meetings will be held in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 9 and Hilo on Oct. 16.
CCECS to Hold Adobe Photoshop Workshop
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s College of Continuing Education and Community Service will hold a two-day workshop on Adobe Photoshop CS6 Basics.
State Portion of Chain of Craters Road Turned Over to County
Governor Neal Abercrombie’s executive order hands over the 3.68 miles of Chain of Craters road operated by the state to the County of Hawai`i.
Police Locate Wanted Hilo Man
A Hilo man featured on the television show “Hawai`i Island’s Most Wanted” was located and arrested on Monday. He was wanted on warrants.
E.B. de Silva Elementary Awarded National Recognition
E.B. de Silva Elementary School receives attention as it is one of 337 schools in the nation recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.
New Outdoor Warning Sirens to be Tested Thursday
The new sirens are part of a state project to fill coverage gaps and modernize ways of getting warning messages out to the community.
Search Underway for Missing Man Near Pohoiki
The missing man, 65-year-old Charles Rosecranes, reportedly fell off of an outdoor skiff early Wednesday morning.
Weak Surface Activity Reported at June 27 Lava Flow Front
The front of the June 27 lava flow has once again stalled, but active breakouts are slowly moving behind it in a north direction.
Federal Funding to Aid HCC Job-Training Programs
$10 million in federal funding is being awarded to community colleges across the state for job training programs, including Hawaii Community College.
USGS Earthquake Lecture to be Held at UHH
The USGS will hold a public presentation on earthquakes at UH-Hilo on Oct. 14 led by Paul Akubo.
DUI Arrests Fall Further Below Last Year’s Numbers
DUI arrests are down over 11 percent from 2013 (as of Sept. 28). Major traffic accidents, however, are still above last year’s numbers.
June 27 Lava Flow Advances 100 Yards at Breakout Point
No evacuations have been ordered, and no updated timetable has been given for when the June 27 lava flow could impact Puna roads and communities.
Fire Ant Treatment to Temporarily Close Two Hilo Parks
Mālama Park and Waiākeawaena Park in Hilo will both temporarily close for fire ant treatment.
High Surf Causes Partial Closure of Bayfront Highway
A high surf advisory is posted for East facing shores until 6 pm Saturday. Bayfront Highway between Pauahi Street and Waianuenue Avenue was closed early Friday afternoon.
Free Legal Help Clinic Saturday for Puna Residents
Volunteer attorneys will be providing free legal help to Puna residents affected by Hurricane Iselle or the lava flow at Kea’au High School and Mt. View Gym.
Record Temperature Set in Hilo Thursday
Thursday’s high temperature reached 90 degrees in Hilo, and conditions through the weekend aren’t expected to give residents much of a reprieve from the heat.
