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Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Jan. 1-7
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Jan. 1-7.
Rain, Snow Bring Weather Warnings Thursday
A flood advisory was issued for the eastern side of Hawai‘i Island this afternoon. It’s expected to last until 6:45 p.m., the National Weather Service reported.
Both Lanes Open on Highway 19
Both lanes are now open on Highway 19 (Māmalahoa Highway) at Laupahoehoe Gulch, the County of Hawai‘i reported today at 3:53 p.m.
Protect Your Pet This New Year
Keep your pet secured inside. Pets tied up outside can panic due to the loud noise and may break their tie-out or jump over a fence to escape the noise.
Puna Man Charged for Robbery
A Puna man was charged with robbery and unauthorized control of a Toyota Camry in relation to a Sept. 8 incident in a Hilo business parking lot.
Landslide Closes Lane on Highway 19 at Laupahoehoe Gulch
The south-bound lane on Highway 19 (Māmalahoa Highhway) at Laupahoehoe Gulch is closed due to a landslide, the County of Hawai‘i announced in a press release at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30.
HPD Expresses Concern in Spike of BAC Levels Among DUI Drivers
DUI arrests have increased this year, but it’s the level of impairment those drivers are exhibiting that concerns the Hawai’i Police Department.
Volcano Woman Faces 10 Years for Series of Crimes
A Volcano woman is facing 10 years in prison for a series of offenses committed in 2019 and 2020.
Uēkahuna in HVNP Reopens After Nesting Nēnē Take Flight With Goslings
A viewing area at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened after two nesting nēnē families moved to a new home with their goslings.
Woman Apologizes for Rock-Throwing Video at Lake Waiau
The individual who posted a video of a large rock being thrown into Lake Waiau has contacted the DLNR and apologized for her actions, state officials confirmed.
Visitor Spending Still Down Compared to Booming 2019
Visitor spending in November was down compared to pre-pandemic year of 2019, but it still blew 2020 out of the water.
Hilo Driver Licensing Office Closes Briefly Today
The Hilo Driver Licensing Office will close between 12-1 p.m. today, Dec. 30, due to staffing shortages, the county stated in a press release.
3,484 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,484 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 109,642. No new fatalities were reported.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Dec. 29, 2021
Hawaiʻi police release weekly list for outstanding warrants on Dec. 29, 2021.
HPD: Several Residents Suffer Injuries Related to Pepe‘ekeō Structure Fire
Hawaiʻi police responded to the structure fire at Kauhale Olu Apartments on Kumula Street at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29
Daily COVID Case Count Expected to Hit Record High Thursday
Hawaiʻi County is expecting the highest daily case count since the start of the pandemic to be reported Thursday, Dec. 30.
DOH Revises State’s Isolation, Quarantine Policy for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health, or DOH, is revising the state’s COVID-19 isolation and quarantine policies to closely align with recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Blaze Engulfs Pepeʻekeo Apartment Building, Displacing Occupants
A fire at about 10 a.m. Wednesday at a Pepeʻekeo apartment building has resulted in the displacement of the residents who called it home.
Abandoned, Emaciated Dog Found in Puna Slowly Recovering
A young, emaciated dog is recovering after he was found in the rain, tied to a metal post on Christmas morning in lower Puna.
Kona Man Sought for Questioning in Criminal Investigation
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating Hauoli Vickery, 26, of Kona, wanted for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation.
