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Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area to Be Closed
A park on Saddle Road will be closed one day this weekend.
County Council Passes Resolution in Support of Ukraine
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday showed its support for the people of Ukraine and condemned the actions of Russia and its invasion of the former Soviet state.
Kona Man Arrested, Charged For Firearms Offenses
A Big Island man faces several charges in connection with an incident Wednesday, March 9.
Volcano Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Slew of Charges
A Big Island woman will serve more than three years in prison after being sentenced for what prosecutors called a “brazen crime spree.”
Flood Advisory Issued For Portions of Big Island Interior
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for portions of the interior of the Big Island. The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. today, March 9.
2 Hawai‘i Island landmarks to be Listed in National Register of Historic Places
Two Hawai‘i Island landmarks in Honokaʻa will be listed in the National Register of Historic Places, state officials announced Wednesday afternoon.
Man Charged in Connection to Theft Incidents in Downtown Hilo
A Hilo man is facing an array of property crime offenses in connection to two separate incidents, occurring about a month apart, in the downtown Hilo area.
Police Seek Teen Girl Reported as Runaway
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating a teen who is missing.
Ocean View Man Indicted on Sex Assault Charges to Appear in 3rd Circuit Court
An Ocean View man wanted on an outstanding $150,000 Grand Jury Indictment bench warrant is back in custody.
154 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 154 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 237,672.
HVNP Receives Donation of More Than $153K From Specialty License Plate Program
A cultural program at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is getting a financial boost thanks to a donation of more than $153,000 through a specialty license plate program.
Flood Advisory Issued for East Hawaiʻi
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for a portion of the Big Island.
Daniel K. Inouye Highway Now Open
The Hawai’i Police Department advises motorists to avoid the area of the 6-mile marker of Daniel K. Inouye Highway because of a traffic incident.
Missing Ocean View Man Located
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating an Ocean View man who was reported missing.
Both Lanes of Highway 11 at 45-Mile Marker in Ka‘ū Now Open
A one lane contra-flow is in effect on Highway 11 at the 45 mile marker near the Kapāpala Ranch in the Ka‘ū District due to a traffic accident involving a dump truck, the police department stated at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Waikōloa Timeshare, Affordable Housing Project Drives Ahead
A subcommittee of the Hawai‘i County Council moved forward on Tuesday with a plan by a Waikōloa developer to repurpose one of its two golf courses into hundreds of timeshares, multi-family units and lots for single-family homes.
East Hawai’i Only Place in State Not Currently Experiencing Drought Conditions
The dry rainy season is starting to take its toll, with continuously monitored streamflow stations throughout the state flowing at record low rates. Some are even approaching the lowest flows ever recorded, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Mayor Roth Advises Residents to be Mindful of Fuel, Energy Consumption Amid Ukraine Crisis
With gas prices now over $5 a gallon, Mayor Mitch Roth is advising Hawaiʻi Island residents to be mindful of fuel and energy consumption as President Biden announced additional sanctions on Russian oil imports due to the Ukrainian Invasion.
State Indoor Mask Mandate to Lift March 25
The statewide requirement that masks be worn indoors will end at 11:59 p.m. on March 25.
