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Coastal Flooding to Continue for Multiple Days
The greatest potential for coastal flooding impacts will be during the high tide, which will occur late at night.
Kim Releases Letter to Kia‘i, as Reopening of Maunakea Access Road Moves Forward
The road will clear of all law enforcement and Kia‘i, for now, although protectors will remain on the mountain. These details, and others, were outlined in the mayor’s letter.
Maunakea Access Road to Reopen Saturday
Maunakea Access Road will reopen to general public on Dec. 28, according to Hawai‘i County officials this afternoon.
Staff Shortages Force Closures of Various Solid Waste Services
Various solid waste services are closed in West Hawai‘i due to staffing shortages.
High Wind Warning Downgraded to Advisory
A high wind warning has been downgraded to an advisory for Hawai‘i Island’s summits, according to the National Weather Service.
HTA Releases Vacation Rental Occupancy Stats
If you came to Hawaii in November, you would’ve had no problem finding a vacation rental to stay at.
Viewer Photos: Saucer in the Sky
Ken Watson of Mountain View captured an image of a saucer-shaped cloud above Maunakea on Christmas morning while headed to work.
HTA Reports Hotel Performance Growth in November
Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported growth last month compared to November 2018.
High Wind Warning Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the summits of Hawai‘i Island.
Improv for Adults at Volcano Art Center
The Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village will be hosting a six-week workshop series on Beginning Improv for Adults.
Team Provides Outreach to Kona Homeless
A small team from West Hawai‘i Community Health Center spends one morning a month on the streets and trails of Kailua-Kona reaching out to the homeless.
Tree-cycling Returns This Holiday Season
Be aware that all decorations, stands, lights, tinsel and ornaments must be removed prior to tree-cycling.
Police Suspend Search for Benny Rapoza
Police continue to ask anyone with information on Rapoza’s whereabouts or who may have seen him to call Detective BJ Sagon.
Sinkhole Stops Traffic on Ali‘i Drive
Road crews are working at the section of roadway fronting Coconut Grove. HPD reported this portion of the road will remain closed pending completion of repairs.
Transfer Station Closures in West Hawai‘i
Green waste, scrap metal and white goods services are closed at multiple sites in West Hawai‘i.
US Marines Deliver Toys to Kona Salvation Army for Holiday
On Dec. 18, The US Marine Marines stationed on Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i, Kaneohe Bay spanned the ocean and delivered thousands of toys to Kona for Toys for Tots.
DUI Arrests Nearly Identical to 2018 With One Week Left in the Year
Hawai`i Island police arrested 20 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Dec. 16 through Dec. 22, 2019.
HFD Will Continue Search for Missing Child Tuesday
As of 5 p.m. Monday, search and rescue personnel had yet to turn up any sight of the missing child, who suffers from nonverbal autism.
Kea‘au Pahoa Road Contraflow to Remain Open Through School Break
The contraflow operates between 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Parent Company of Hawaiian Telcom Purchased for $2.6 Billion
Brookfield Infrastructure has acquired Cincinnati Bell Inc., the parent company of Hawaiian Telcom.
