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Update: Ka‘ū man charged in connection with weekend standoff in Ocean View
32-year-old Kamren Adams of Ocean View is charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree terroristic threatening.
Flags ordered at half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
This action is taken to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting others.
State implements tenant screening fee regulations for Hawai‘i residents
The new law prohibits a landlord from charging an applicant for a residential dwelling unit, a tenant screening fee that is more than the actual cost to obtain information about the applicant.
‘We need to do better’: Governor urges awareness, preparedness as Hawai‘i wildfire season approaches
State’s top executive proclaimed May as Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month
Hawai‘i County to inspect selected water service laterals in Ka‘ū
The inspections are required to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.
Two Puna women accused of stealing a car from a 7-Eleven parking lot
Both women are facing theft and drug charges.
Flood watch issued throughout Hawaiian Islands
A Kona low developing north of the state will bring the potential for a prolonged period of heavy rain and thunderstorms over portions of the state from Wednesday through Friday.
Akaka Falls State Park to temporarily close for rockfall mitigation work
The estimated project cost is $1.3 million.
Flood advisory issued for Hilo and Hāmākua Districts
This advisory may need to be extended if flooding persists.
UH-Hilo professors honored for excellence in teaching
Two University of Hawai‘i at Hilo professors were among several faculty members recognized statewide for their excellence in teaching and research.
Military shipping vehicles to Big Island for annual training exercises in June
The Hawaiʻi Army National Guard will be preparing for its annual training exercises by shipping its vehicles and equipment from Oʻahu to Hawaiʻi Island this month.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in South Kohala
Areas impacted include customers along Uakioni Road between Poli‘ahu and Alan Roads and ‘Āinahua Street. The area also includes all side roads and lanes.
Business Monday: Accounting UH-Hilo grad enters the Big Island workforce
Nikki Jicha, 18, of Hilo, is already integrated into the Big Island workforce as she’s been working as an intern for Hilo-based accounting firm Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates.
Update: Flood advisory for portions of East Hawai‘i canceled
Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Update: Reported standoff in Ka‘ū comes to end, road reopens
The Special Response Team responded the incident earlier today as well as West Hawai‘i detectives.
Canoe race canceled after Kawaihae Harbor, surrounding roads flooded following weekend rain
Ninety-two crews were slated to participate in the 26th annual Long Distance race up the Kohala Coast on Saturday.
Flood advisory issued for portions of West Hawai‘i
Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Big Island students defend winning title in second annual Kalo Challenge
The Kalo Challenge is the finale of a yearlong project where at-promise students from across the state learned about planting and cultivating kalo (taro) and then turning their harvest into an innovative culinary dish.
