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Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 31-June 6
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
Police bust who they think is alleged ‘Barnacle’ bandit in possible parking violation scam
Officers through their investigation identified 29-year-old Emmy Cedeno Perez of Kailua-Kona as the alleged party responsible for a possible scam involving a device called “The Barnacle” that is placed on a vehicle windshield and meant to obstruct a driver’s view, temporarily imobilizing the vehicle, until a fine is paid to remove it.
Senate unanimously passes resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month
May is recognized as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month for the fourth year in a row for the contributions these communities have made to the U.S.
5 years after closure of Pāpaʻaloa Gym, county holds groundbreaking for replacement facility
Construction will begin next week for a new play court that will become the hub for events, sports and programs for the communities of Papaʻaloa, Laupāhoehoe and Nīnole on the Big Island.
One of Wailoa Center’s most popular juried art shows going international
15th annual ‘Abstract Only’ art exhibit seeks entries from Hawai’i and Shanghai in first-of-its-kind cultural exchange: ‘Art knows no borders, and artistic wealth should belong to everyone,’ Shanghai Abstract Painting Society President Xu Demin said in the call for submissions.
Volcano Watch: Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches new heights as HVO updates Volcano Alert Notifications
Record-setting lava fountain and plume heights were reached during Episode 23 of the Kīlauea summit caldera eruption. Given increasing airborne hazards associated with each new eruptive episode, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is changing its episode notification types.
O‘ahu man charged after 26 pounds of marijuana found in checked box at Kona airport
TSA agents found 22 vacuum-sealed bags of a leafy substance that appeared to be marijuana in a checked Home Depot box.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 30-June 5: Kaʻū Coffee Festival, Justin Morris & Company, Hilo Pride Kick-Off Party and more
What’s on the agenda for the upcoming weekend and next week? Well, there’s art exhibits, concerts, workshops, festivals and a lot more. Check out this week’s top 10 now!
USDA hosts free conservation workshop for farmers, landowners tonight in Hilo
The East Hawaiʻi Farmers, Ranchers & Foresters Resource Workshop will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Komohana Research and Extension Center.
Return to Uēkahuna’s stunningly powerful panoramic views of Kīlauea volcano caldera
Legendary observation deck at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park steeped in history and centuries of Hawaiian tradition reopen and ready to welcome back visitors 7 years after it was closed.
$1.66M in emergency assistance available for Native Hawaiian ʻohana
Kūkulu Kahua offers onetime support for emergency needs — such as rent, utilities and funeral expenses — paired with access to financial counseling and wraparound services designed to empower families on their journey toward economic resilience.
Former UFC champion BJ Penn faces family abuse charge; slapped with restraining order
BJ Penn’s mother, Lorraine Shin, believes her son is suffering from “Capgras delusional syndrome,” a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, other close family member has been replaced by an identical imposter.
Beware ‘The Barnacle’: Police warn Kona residents about possible parking violation scam
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating after receiving multiple reports about a parking enforcement device known as “The Barnacle” being placed on vehicle windshields at the top of Napoʻopoʻo Road.
Bills aimed at protecting vulnerable youth approved by Hawaiʻi Legislature
Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura, chairwoman of the state Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, lauds passage of measures supporting some of state’s most at-risk keiki.
Endangered 13-year-old runs away; police seek help finding him
Chazin Nasario-Rodrigues was last seen at 7:55 p.m. May 27 in the area of 100 block of Haili Street in Hilo, wearing a black shirt and black surf shorts.
Update: Endangered 13-year old runaway located in good health
Hawaiʻi Island police report Brieslee K. Bello, who was reported as a runaway after last being seen the afternoon of May 22 in Pepeʻekeo, was located in Hilo.
Convicted felon charged with stealing an 84-year-old man’s car
Charges stem from an incident on May 24, when an 84-year-old man reported his vehicle stolen.
Wind advisory in place for Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, west winds will be blowing 40 to 50 mph with gusts of up to 60 mph.
Mandatory 25% water restriction effective until further notice in Hakalau
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply reports significant reduction in spring flows and operational issues with a backup well are culprits behind the restriction.
Hawai‘i Petroleum facing fines for underground storage tank violations in Ka‘ū
The limited liability company is facing a $27,500 fine.
