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High Surf Advisory Keeps Beaches Closed on New Year’s Day
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
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.
Legislature Accepting Grant-In-Aid Applications
The Legislature is now accepting applications for State Grants-In-Aid from qualified nonprofit and other organizations for the 2020 legislative session.
New PSAs Encourage Participation in 2020 US Census
The US Census Bureau is calling on all US residents to participate in the 2020 Census.
Gas Prices up as Year Draws to a Close
The national average price of gasoline rose 1.6 cents per gallon during the last week.
DHHL Addresses Rumors Regarding Leases, Evictions
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is addressing false claims regarding its lease cancellation process made by the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations.
Public Asked to be Mindful of Neighbors, Animals on New Year’s Eve
As New Year’s Eve celebrations abound this evening, county officials hope neighbors will keep each other in mind when lighting off their celebratory fireworks, as they can scare animals and cause distress among those who suffer from Post-traumatic stress disorder.
High Surf Warning Closes West Hawai‘i Beaches
The National Weather Service’s high surf warning remains in effect for west facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from North Kohala to Ka‘ū Districts through Wednesday.
East Hawai‘i Transfer Stations Close Due to Staff Shortages
Transfer stations and services in East Hawai‘i are closed today due to staffing shortages.
Schatz Secures $1.1 Mil for New ROTC Program at UH-Mānoa
US Sen. Brian Schatz helped secure $1.1 million for for a first-ever Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
GE Tax Surcharge Coming to Hawai‘i County, Tax Filings to Open Jan. 2
DOTAX has also announced updates and changes for 2020.
Big Island DUI Statistics: Dec. 23 to Dec. 29
So far this year, there have been 1,080 DUI arrests compared with 1,088 during the same period last year.
High Surf to Bring 15-Foot Waves to West Hawai‘i
A high wind advisory also remains in effect for Big Island summits and a small craft advisory has been issued for Big Island waters.
State Grant-in-Aid Process Opens to Nonprofits
The deadline to submit grant applications is 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 2020.
Hilo Woman Faces Array of Drug, Traffic Charges After Running From Police
At approximately 3:30 a.m. Friday, South Hilo Patrol officers observed a suspicious vehicle within the parking lot of a business on Maka‘ala Street.
Family Foundation Bolsters Forest Restoration
TNC has removed all feral animals, cleared 620 acres of invasive weeds, restored 350 acres of pastureland to koa forest and planted 5,700 native fruit trees and shrubs.
Wind Advisory Forecast for Big Island
A wind advisory for the summits means that sustained winds of at least 45 mph, or gusts of at least 55 mph, are expected.
HPD Searching for Missing Kea‘au Girl
Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
