News
Sunscreen Restrictions in Effect for Kealakekua Bay
Sunscreen restrictions for Kealakekua Bay State Historic Park are now in effect, one year ahead of a state wide ban on lotions containing reef-damaging chemicals.
HIHS Takes In 36 Stray Animals After New Year Holiday
The Hawai‘i Island Humane Society took in 36 strays between Dec. 31 and Jan. 2. Four of those animals have been reunited with their owners.
HPD Releases More Names From Outstanding Warrants List
Hawai’i County Police provide names from list of outstanding warrants on Jan. 3.
Hawai‘i Electric, PGV New Agreement Could Lower Electric Bills
A new agreement between Hawaiian Electric and Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) will lower electric bills on Hawai‘i Island as well as expand its renewable energy output.
Request for Assistance Renewed to Locate Hale Nani Facility Escapee
Hawai‘i County Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 34-year-old Hilo man who escaped from the Hale Nani Correctional Facility in October last year.
Police Seek 2 Men Wanted for Questioning
Police seek the public’s help in locating two people wanted for questioning in a criminal investigation.
Beach Parks Reopen as High Surf Subsides
West Hawai‘i beaches have reopened after rough waters closed the parks for most of the week.
Waimea Hospital Celebrates Birth of New Year Baby
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital celebrates the arrival of its New Year’s baby.
Volunteers Needed for Kawaihae Beach Cleanup
The community is encouraged to come out to a beach cleanup in Kawaihae this Saturday, Jan. 4 after several days of high surf.
Hele-On Routes Cancelled Friday due to Lack of ADA Accessibility
Bus routes have been thin on several days this week due to the issue.
New Year’s Crime Wrap Up
DUIs and illegal fireworks remain atop the list of NYE-related offenses on the Big Island.
ʻIo No Longer Considered Endangered or Threatened
The ʻio or Hawaiian Hawk will be removed from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife on Feb. 3, 2020.
VNP Now Accepting Applications for Summer Internship
College students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Mosaics in Science paid summer internship position. The deadline for applications is Feb. 3.
HPD Looking for Missing Teenage Girl
If you know her whereabouts, contact Officer Oliver Agustin at 808-326-4646 ext. 302.
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.
Rough Waters Close Several West Hawai‘i Beach Parks
Rough ocean conditions and/or debris cleanup close several beaches in West Hawai’i.
Normally Scheduled Training at PTA Resumes Later this Month
Normally scheduled training at Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) resumes Jan. 21-28 and involves helicopter gunnery and marksmanship.
Firefighters Stamp Out Garage Fire in Honoka‘a District
Hawai‘i fire crews are investigating a garage fire within the first hour of the new year in the Honoka‘a District.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Kawaihae Road
A Kamuela woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle while walking along the shoulder of Kawaihae Road on New Year’s Day.
