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Volcanoes National Park Volunteer Opportunity
Last year, 651 park volunteers contributed 27,568 hours of their time helping the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in various ways.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Wanted Woman
Hawai‘i County Police Department’s Area II Special Enforcement Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating a 29-year-old woman.
DUI Report for Jan. 13-20, 2020
Hawai‘i County Police arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
A high surf warning means large breaking surf, shore break and dangerous currents that could cause significant injury or death.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect
Hawai‘i County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a burglary in Kea‘au.
County Schedules Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The Department of Environmental Management holds these regular collection events, at no charge to the public, so households can conveniently dispose of acceptable household hazardous waste in a manner that protects both public health and the environment.
Local Weatherman Top Finalist for National Award
Big Island resident Michael Phillips and the team of meteorologists that report under the Weatherboy brand are a top-5 finalist in the National Weatherperson of the Year Award.
New Virus Prompts DOH to Issue Medical Advisory
This outbreak now includes more than 300 confirmed infections and several deaths in China.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
Ige Delivers 2020 State of State Address
State and county leaders and community members gathered in the House Chambers at the State Capitol as Gov. David Ige delivered the 2020 State of the State Address Tuesday morning.
Fears of Invasive Beetle Spreading to West Hawai‘i
A meeting on how to manage infestations of the pest will be held on Feb. 3 in Hilo.
No Injuries Reported After Kea‘au House Fire
Hawai‘i County Fire Department initially responded to a report of a structure fire at 5:04 p.m. when neighbors in the area of Pikake Street called 911.
New, Contagious Pneumonia Confirmed in China
It’s not known precisely how, or how easily, the virus passes through the population.
Grant Will Supply ʻŌhiʻa Seeds for Future Restoration
ʻŌhiʻa are a species of flowering evergreen in the myrtle family that are endemic to Hawaiʻi.
Aerial Views of Snow-Capped Maunakea: Photo Gallery
The following gallery of aerial shots was provided by photographer Andrew Hara, courtesy of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
Governor Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff
This action is taken to honor Honolulu Police Department officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama who were shot and killed in the line of duty on Jan. 19, 2020.
HCFCU Offers Free Home Ownership Seminar
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, federally insured financial institution owned by its 42,700 members.
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or greater are expected to produce conditions hazardous to small craft.
Two Slain Officers Identified in Wake of ‘Unprecedented Tragedy’
The suspect in question is Jerry Hanel, a 69-year-old man who was reportedly evicted from his home near Diamond Head this morning and who stabbed his landlord in response.
