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Summer Pandemic Electronic Food Assistance Program to Roll Out July 19
The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) have announced the roll-out of 2022 Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT).
Watch: Darby’s Rain hits Honoka‘a
On Saturday, downgraded Tropical Storm Darby passed south and west of the Big Island. Big waves and rain were part of the remnants of the passing storm.
Two Race Days?! Ironman Team to Host Info Sessions in Light of Expanded Event This Year
To help get the word out about the new format, the Ironman Hawai`i team is launching a new monthly in-person series, “Talk Story with Ironman” to engage and inform the local Kailua-Kona community about the race’s history and event logistics surrounding the first-ever two-day World Championship race format.
Saturday Update: Darby’s Path Stays Steady, Passing West of Big Island Today
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center said in its 5 a.m. Saturday public advisory that Darby was about 190 miles east-southeast of Hilo and about 400 miles east-southeast of Honolulu, moving west at about 22 mph. It will be west of the Big Island by 2 p.m. today, according to the Center.
O‘ahu Youth Coach Sentenced for Child Pornography
An O‘ahu man and youth sports coach was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for child pornography.
Kona National Parks Closed Due to Darby
Kaloko-Honokōhau and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Parks are closing today due to Tropical Storm Darby.
Weekly Road Closures: July 16-22
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for July 16-22. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Darby to Bring High Surf, Rain to Big Island as it Passes South
The Big Island’s fight against cancer will continue — tropical storm or not.
County, State Close Beach Parks Ahead of High Surf For Southern Shores
High surf and rough ocean conditions forecast this weekend have led the county to close beach parks along the Big Island’s south-facing shores.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison for Firearm Possession During Drug Crime
A convicted felon on Oahu was sentenced to 80 months in prison for firearm possession during a drug crime.
Former County Employee Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Affordable Housing Scheme
A former employee of the county Office of Housing and Community Development is facing federal charges for allegedly taking nearly $2 million in bribes and kickbacks to influence affordable housing projects in West Hawai‘i.
Police Investigate Threat at HCC Manono Campus
Big Island police are investigating following a bomb call to the Hawai‘i Community College Manono Campus in Hilo.
Single Lane Closure for Honokaʻa-Waipiʻo Road Planned July 27
The Department of Water Supply, County of Hawaiʻi, will be working on Honokaʻa-Waipiʻo Road near the 5.5-mile mark from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Wednesday, July 27 to install a new
water service lateral. One alternating lane with traffic control will remain open throughout the installation.
Big Island Woman Killed in North Kona Crash
A Big Island woman has died following a crash in North Kona.
Wildfire Within HVNP Now 95% Contained
The Power Line wildfire within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is 95% contained as of Thursday, July 15, and remains at 42.5 acres in size.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants: July 15, 2022
Hawai‘i police release weekly outstanding warrants list.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Darby Approaches
Darby is now a tropical storm, and despite its weakening trend and forecast track keeping it to the south, the Big Island is likely to still see some impacts. The National Weather Service in Honolulu also issued a tropical storm warning for the state.
Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association Announces New Executive Director
A nonprofit association that partners with six national parks in Hawaiʻi and American Samoa is under new leadership.
