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Captain Cook Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash
A Big Island man is dead after a three-vehicle crash in South Kona.
Coral Task Force Convenes in Kona to Outline Conservation Future
A panel discussion, during the 45th annual U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) meeting, focused on the leadership Hawai‘i is showing the country and the world in the face of mounting challenges to conserve ocean resources.
Man Arrested for Assaulting Officer at Honolulu Airport
On Friday about 4:15 p.m. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport arrested 37-year-old Alan Badua after he allegedly assaulted a deputy sheriff, the Department of Public Safety stated in a news release Saturday.
Police: Extra Officers Will be Out Labor Day Weekend
With Labor Day underway, the Hawai‘i Police Department reminds citizens to safely celebrate the achievements of all workers in Hawai‘i County. There is absolutely no excuse when it comes to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Hawai‘i Joins Court Brief Attempting to Regulate ‘Ghost Guns’
Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada joined a group of 20 Attorneys General in filing a friend of the court brief supporting the federal government’s efforts to regulate “ghost guns,” the AG’s Office announced Friday, Sept. 2.
Roth: County Looking at Updating Waipiʻo Valley Road Closure, But Status Quo Until Then
Waipiʻo Valley access road will remain closed under the mayor’s Waipiʻo Valley Road Emergency Rule No. 1 until further notice, the mayor’s office stated.
Big Island Resident Among Latest 2 Monkeypox Cases
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is reporting two additional cases of monkeypox cases in Hawai‘i.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Sept. 3-9
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for the week of Sept. 3-9.
HECO Lifts Voluntary Electricity Conservation as Hamakua Energy Comes Back Online
Hawaiian Electric has lifted its call for customers to conserve electricity after four days straight of requesting voluntary conservation.
Drop-Off Recycling Bins Available at Ocean View Transfer Station
Drop-off recycling bins will be available at the Ocean View Convenience Center, also known as the Ocean View Recycling and Transfer Station, effective Friday, Sept. 2.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Sept. 2, 2022
Hawai‘i Police Department releases weekly outstanding warrants list.
Hilo Woman Held on $1M Bail After Striking Elderly Man With Knife
A Hilo woman is facing an attempted murder charge after reportedly attacking her elderly father-in-law with a knife while he was caring for her 1-year-old daughter.
Volcano Watch: Recent Eruptions in Iceland Sparked Interest Far And Wide
Footage of Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula in 2021 showed glowing lava flows and bubbling cones that were evocative of Hawaiian eruptions.
Nanue Bridge Weight Restriction to Be Lifted
The state Department of Transportation at noon Friday, Sept. 2, will lift the temporary 12-ton posted weight limit for the Nanue Bridge on Hawai’i Belt Road (Highway 19) at milepost 18.5.
Hawaiian Electric Asks Big Island Customers to Continue Reducing Electricity Use Through Saturday
Hawaiian Electric is asking its Big Island customers to continue limiting their use of electricity in the early evenings through Saturday, Sept. 3.
Puna Teen Faces Terroristic Threatening Charge Following Incident on School Bus
A Puna teen is facing terroristic threatening charges following a threat reportedly made on a school bus Wednesday evening.
DOH: New Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters Offer Enhanced Protection
The Hawai‘i Department of Health recommends the use of the first bivalent booster vaccines designed specifically to protect against original COVID-19 and the most common forms of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i.
Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List to Open in September
The county Office of Housing and Community Development will open the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, or Section 8, later this month.
Police Thank Community For Supporting Keiki Backpack Drive
The community stepped up earlier this summer for keiki in need and the Hawaiʻi Police Department says mahalo.
Pōhakuloa Training Area Announces September Training Schedule, Hunting Opportunities
Military units are scheduled to conduct training at Pōhakuloa Training Area in September that might be heard by surrounding communities.
