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Holiday Transfer Station Closures
Closures will encompass multiple days through the start of the new year.
Search for Missing Hilo Boy Enters Third Day
Hawai‘i County personnel continue to search for an autistic child who’s been missing for nearly three days.
High Surf Advisory, Small Craft Advisory in Effect
Surf and sea conditions will be rough due to the strong onshore winds.
Man in Critical Condition After Single-Vehicle Crash
The 66-year-old male was ejected from the moped and onto the roadway.
Coastal Flooding Threat to all Hawaiian Islands
Coastal flooding is possible over the next few days along all shores of the Hawaiian Islands due to unusually high water levels.
1,200 Pounds of Parchment Stolen from Coffee Farm
The amount taken could be transported as one load in the back of a pickup truck and has a processed value of between $30,000 and $40,000, the victim said.
DOH Hits Two Big Island Companies With Violations
Six companies, including two on Hawai‘i Island, are guilty of violations, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
OHA to Administer $1.1 Million in Higher Education Grants
The grant period is from Feb. 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, with $550,000 allocated for each year.
High Surf Advisory Announced, Wind and Gale Advisories Extended
A small craft advisory is also in effect for Big Island leeward waters through Sunday.
Coastal Flooding Likely This Week
The possibility of coastal flooding is due to unusually high water levels during peak high tides.
Senate Advances Bill Package, Hawai‘i Funding Needs Included
The US Senate advanced an eight-bill appropriations package that includes important priorities for Hawai‘i secured by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono.
High Wind Warning Downgraded to Advisory
The National Weather Service has downgraded the high wind warning to a wind advisory. The advisory will run through Sunday morning.
Paid Parental for Federal Workers Leave Signed Into Law
Legislation authored by US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) that secures paid parental leave for federal employees was signed into law by the president.
Weather Conditions Make Search Difficult for Missing 6-year-old Boy
It’s been 12 hours since the disappearance of 6-year-old Benny Rapoza.
Big Island Reverend Joins ACLU of Hawai‘i Board
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i (ACLU) is excited to announce the newest member of its Board of Directors, Hawai‘i Island-based Reverend Blayne Higa.
O‘ahu Teen Hosted at Fairmont Orchid Through Make-A-Wish
The Fairmont Orchid partnered with Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i this holiday season made a wish come true for a 16-year-old girl from O‘ahu who’s battling a brain tumor.
Bill by Case Would Require Baggage, Cargo Inspections for Invasive Species
Congressman Ed Case is stepping up the fight against invasive species in a new bill that would require all baggage and cargo transporting into the state to be inspected.
HPD Officer Assists in Identifying Wanted Mississippi Man
A Hawai‘i County Police Officer helped identify a Mississippi man wanted on an extradition warrant after taking his daughter from the state and fleeing to Hawaii.
Search Continues for Missing 6-Year-Old Boy
The search continues for a 6-year-old boy who went missing Dec. 20. The child is autistic and cannot speak, he needs immediate care.
