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Hilo’s White Goods Area Temporarily Closed
The solid waste service at Hilo Transfer Station is closed due to the facility reaching maximum capacity allowed by the State Department of Health.
Flash Flood Watch Issued Islandwide
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for all the entire island through Saturday.
Public Advised to be Alert of Agriculture Thefts
An uptick in agriculture theft has police reminding the public of its consequences and how farmers can safeguard themselves against such crimes.
Herbicide Ban Dies as Council Fails to Override Mayoral Veto
The vote swung on the reversal of District 4 Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz, who was the only member of the Council to change her position Wednesday.
HTA Now Accepting Applications of Ho‘oilina Scholarship
Ten scholarships are now available to students across the state through the Hawai‘i Tourism Ho‘oilina Scholarship.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Puna Woman
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a Puna woman, who was reported missing.
Informational Hearings to Discuss Transfer Stations
The county invites the public to attend public informational hearings to discuss residential transfer stations islandwide.
Hilo Man Arrested in Connection to Stabbing in Eden Roc
A Hilo man has been taken into custody in connection with a stabbing in Puna.
Surveillance Footage Captures Persons of Interest in Fraud Case
Police seek the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest in a fraud investigation.
Opihi Picker Rescued From Rough Waters
An opihi picker suffered minor injuries after he was rescued from rough waters Tuesday afternoon.
Repairs to Eruption-Damaged Roads in VNP to Begin February
A Hawai‘i-based construction company was awarded the contract to repair roads and paved trails damaged during Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 eruption and summit collapse.
Flash Flood Watch For Big Island: Wind Advisory, High Surf and Gale Warnings Extended
Flash flooding is life threatening. Do not cross fast flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
Video: Waikoloa Winds Topple Trees
Strong winds upwards of 40 mph, with gusts of more than 60 mph, toppled trees and caused other potential hazards across the Waikoloa area Tuesday afternoon.
Construction Materials Taken From HDOT Project Site
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds the public not to remove construction materials from state highway project sites.
Waimea Town Meeting to Highlight Legislative Session
The entire community is invited and there is no charge to participate in WCA Town Meetings.
Missiles Launched at 2 US Airbases in Iraq
Government officials confirm more than a dozen ballistic missiles were fired at at least two US airbases in Iraq, housing US troops. The attack comes after the killing of a top Iranian military commander by the US.
‘Ōlelo to Offer More Neighbor Island Streaming of 2020 Legislative Session
The show will air on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. from the State Capitol until the Legislature adjourns for the year.
10 DUI Arrests Made in First Week of 2020
Hawai‘i roads saw decreases in DUI arrests and major car crashes in 2019, according to numbers released by Hawai‘i County Police Department Tuesday.
National Weather Service Extends High Wind Warning
Kohala Coast beaches are closed due to an extended high wind warning as well as debris removal.
Former HUD Employee Sentenced in Federal Court on Fraud Charges
A former employee of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), was sentenced in Honolulu’s federal court to five years in prison after being convicted on various fraud charges.
