News
VNP Announces Upcoming Flight Plans Over Park
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces its upcoming flight plans for January 2020.
Park Reopens Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook, Portion of Devastation Trail
The area temporarily closed in late December to protect breeding and nesting nēnē, which are threatened Hawaiian geese.
HPD Charges Mt. View Man With Robbery, Other Offenses
On Sunday morning, Puna patrol officers responded to a report of a disorderly male outside of a business on Pāhoa Village Road.
Police Seek Man Wanted for Arrest, Questioning
Anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311.
High Surf Advisory Closes Several Beaches
The surf, shore break and dangerous currents could cause injury or death.
Hakalau Post Office Closed Indefinitely
The Hakalau Post Office provides retail services and PO Box mail delivery to about 250 customers. It does not provide street mail delivery.
DLNR Projects Kawaihae Harbor Repairs at $8 Million
The entire harbor and the wharf are currently unusable and off-limits.
Big Island Dairy Satisfies DOH Enforcement Requirements
Complaints about Big Island Dairy, LLC, began in 2014 when DOH first received complaints about the dairy’s wastewater discharges into nearby streams that run through ‘Ō‘ōkala.
Hooks Stuck in Shark Jaws Nag Fish For Years
Data confirmed fishing boats hook millions of sharks each year, and about one-third bite through the line or are set free with hooks protruding from their jaws.
Severe Weather, Road Closure Update
All but two main roads have reopened to public travel as of Monday morning.
High Surf, Winter Weather, Gale Conditions Accompany Flash Flood Warning
Some locations that will experience flooding include Kawa Flats, Na‘alehu and Pahala.
Flooding Event Greatest Since Hurricane Lane
The major difference between precipitation during Lane as compared to this weekend is the rate of precipitation fall.
Some Roads Reopen, Flood Warning in Effect Through Monday
Limit your travel to necessary trips as driving conditions are dangerous and life threatening.
Woman Rescued From Bus on Flooded Highway
Authorities advise Big Islanders stay off the roads unless driving is absolutely necessary.
Several Road Closures Due to Flooding, Debris
Several lane closures have been reported as rain has persisted throughout the night and made its way to Kona.
Hilo Crime Report: December 2019
The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Police section responded to 10 auto thefts, four burglaries, eight vehicle break-ins, and 21 thefts for the month of December.
NWS Upgrades Flash Flood Watch to Warning
The National Weather Service upgraded the flash flood watch to a flash flood warning for the districts of Hāmākua, North and South Hilo, Ka‘ū and Puna.
Emergency Shelter Opens as River Water Rises
Officials have opened an emergency shelter as Wailuku River rises, threatening the surrounding communities.
New ER to Open at North Hawai‘i Community Hospital
A newly constructed emergency room at Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital will open for its first patients at the end of the month.
