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Conservation of electricity by customers successfully deters rolling outages on Big Island
Hawaiian Electric has been asking its customers to conserve for the past several weeks and officials say it’s helping.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding teen girl
The 16-year-old was last seen in the Ainaloa Subdivision area in Pāhoa on Tuesday at approximately 4:35 p.m.
FBI searches 2 locations in Kona; investigation underway
Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill stated: “The FBI can confirm that they are conducting court-authorized activities in the area. However, as our investigation is still ongoing, we decline to comment further.”
Weekly DUI stats: 16 arrested on Big Island roads
To date, there were 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 14 fatalities, compared with six fatal crashes, resulting in seven fatalities for the same time last year.
Lawmakers urge investigation, following power blackouts on Big Island and O‘ahu
A letter signed by three senators highlighted the Public Utilities Commission’s investigatory powers and requested the commission conduct investigations.
Prosecutors seek life in prison for woman charged in fatal Hilo hit-and-run
Sienna Tavares-Brown’s blood alcohol content was allegedly more than three times the legal limit.
Hilo man struck by vehicle dies; driver charged
The accident occurred in Hilo, on Saturday evening on East Kawili Street just east of Manono Street.
Hawai‘i Island customers urged to continue conserving elctricity to avoid rolling blackouts
For the past several weeks, Hawaiian Electric has been asking residential and business customers to conserve electricity due to the unavailability of several large generators.
Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station to reopen Friday
After a tree fell at the site, it was closed for repairs, according to the Department of Environmental Management.
Hilo home destroyed in early morning structure fire
When Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the single-family dwelling on Kaumana Drive, it was engulfed in flames and the occupant of the residence had already evacuated.
Hawai‘i County general plan in final recommended draft stages following months of community outreach
The General Plan holds significant importance for every resident of Hawaiʻi Island, as it establishes the vision, policies, and actions necessary to enhance the overall quality of life.
UH study: Rising seas eating away at underground infrastructure in Hawaiʻi, globally
According to the study, led by UH coastal geologist Shellie Habel, cities with buried infrastructure are most at risk for corrosion and system failures due to interaction with this shallower and saltier groundwater.
Community meeting to address instream flow standards for Waikōloa
This report will serve as the primary reference for subsequent amendments to the interim instream flow standards for the Waikoloa, Kohākōhau, and Wai‘ula‘ula streams in the surface water hydrologic unit of Waikōloa.
Jr. Tupa‘i enters race for Hawai‘i County mayor
Tupa‘i is among several candidates hoping to unseat the incumbent, Mayor Mitch Roth who won the election against former Mayor Harry Kim in 2020.
Big Island police looking for missing ʻendangeredʻ Hilo man
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the communityʻs assistance in locating 86-year-old Michael “Jim” Clark, who has been reported missing.
Hawaiian Electric asking public to reduce electricity use to prevent outages
For the past several weeks, Hawaiian Electric has been asking customers to conserve electricity due to the unavailability of several large generators and cautioned that rolling outages might be needed if generation fell short of demand.
Kona man charged in connection to reported robbery on Ali‘i Drive
The 21-year-old is accused of throwing a man to the ground, kicking his arms and legs and taking money from his wallet.
Rolling outages likely to continue on Hawai‘i Island due to generation shortfall
A rolling outage occurred Sunday night where the power company reported 21,557 customers around the island experienced a 30-minute outage starting at 8:54 p.m. and ending at 9:59 p.m.
