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Hawaiʻi County officials urge firework safety through New Year’s to prevent brush fires
Persistent drought conditions in some areas of the Big Island are conducive to brush fires starting, spreading rapidly and endangering island communities.
29 Big Island motorists arrested for DUI during week of Dec. 11-17
So far this year, there have been 917 DUI arrests compared with 940 during the same period last year, a decrease of 2.5%.
Top 20 things to do on Big Island for Dec. 21-27: Holiday concerts and celebrations continue, Winter Solstice events and much more
Christmas is almost here and all around the Big Island, there are many events to make your holidays more brightened.
Task force seizes large amount of illegal fireworks
Aerial fireworks have long been prohibited in Hawaiʻi because of the risk they pose in causing injuries or property damage.
Gov. Green names Mizuno to serve as next leader of homelessness team
John Mizuno will succeed James Koshiba, who laid the groundwork for Gov. Green’s campaign to reduce chronic homelessness and provide housing solutions for the disadvantaged.
A flood advisory issued for portions of West Hawai‘i
At 12:39 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over downslope portions of the North Kona and South Kohala Districts.
Update: Flood Advisory canceled for North Kona, South Kohala
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding is imminent or occurring.
State of Hawaiʻi Issues $750M in general obligation bonds
In preparation for the bond sale, Gov. Green, Director of Finance Luis Salaveria, and other senior state officials met with bond rating agencies that included S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings, to facilitate their review of the state’s credit quality.
High surf advisory for north- and east-facing shores concludes
Onekahakaha Beach Park will remain closed today for debris clearance.
Major land, cash gift for affordable housing in Waimea
One of the largest donations of its kind—282 acres for affordable housing.
Portions of Maunakea, including summit, now part of Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places
The lands, after any necessary revisions or edits to the nomination, will be forwarded by the state to the federal government to be considered for listing the lands on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dec. 21 free talk explores ‘Designing eviction mediation as a tool for violence reduction’
In this talk, participants will dive into dispute resolution solutions that can keep those involved in housing conflicts safe.
Update: Police locate suspect wanted in Waimea assault investigation
An elderly female reported David Manuel Clark grabbed her without permission.
Millions of dollars proposed for wildfire mitigation and response
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) has primary responsibility for fire pre-suppression and firefighting on the one million acres of state land under its jurisdiction.
State announces $700M settlement in Google Play Store misconduct lawsuit
Google will pay $630 million in restitution, minus costs and fees, to consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September of this year and were harmed by anti-competitive practices.
Repairs begin on Leilani Street entrance gate at Hilo Transfer Station
The road remains open and no closures or delays are anticipated as work progresses throughout the week.
Young Brothers updates cargo availability as unfavorable ocean conditions continue
Because of the delayed arrival in Hilo, regularly scheduled Hilo to Honolulu sailing will now depart today and is estimated to arrive Wednesday in Honolulu. There are no changes to cargo acceptance or gate hours at the Port of Hilo.
Update: Hilo-bound lane of Bayfront Highway reopen; Moku Ola, Onekahakaha beach parks still closed because of high surf
Crews continue to clear the Hāmākua-bound lane of debris washed onto the Hilo roadway because of high surf.
Update: High surf advisory now in effect for Big Island’s east-facing shores
Surf heights of 10 to 14 feet are expected, with moderate impacts.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company seek comments on electrical transmission line relocation project
The project is considered Phase 3 of Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company’s efforts to upgrade and harden the 3400 Line, which spans from Puna to just outside the park’s boundary on the Kaʻū side.
