News
Barefoot Gardener: Holiday Gifts for the Lazy Gardener
The hottest (and not so hot) garden inventions for lazy people.
Earth Day Opportunity for Hawai‘i High School Students
During the past half century, the ‘aina of Hawai‘i has changed dramatically.
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.
Law to Curb Use of DoD Network for Child Pornography
More than 45 million online images and videos of child sexual abuse material were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
DWS Conserve to Preserve Youth Initiative
The tagline is the theme of the department’s 2020 Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest, which is open to all Big Island schoolchildren enrolled K-5.
Chocolate Festival Looking for Nonprofit Beneficiaries
It is preferred prospective beneficiaries be associated with culinary/agriculture education, local cacao and chocolate production or food sustainability.
Hawai‘i Chinese WWII Veterans to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce is planning a ceremony and banquet to honor Hawai‘i Chinese-American veterans.
Mayor Kim Vetoes Ban on County Herbicide Use
Kim’s decision sends Bill 101 back to the County Council which may vote to overturn his veto within 30 days.
Last-minute Holiday Donations Sought for Angel Trees
Salvation Army is seeking gift donations for its Angel Tree program in Hilo and Kailua-Kona.
Proposed Law to Give Feds Authority for Missile Alerts
The bill is in response to the false missile alert sent to mobile phones statewide in January 2018.
Big Island Road Closures: Dec. 14-20
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has scheduled road and lane closures throughout the island during the week of Dec. 14-20.
Performing Arts Center to Host Concert
The Performing Arts Center at the University of Hawai‘i in Hilo will be celebrating the season with a concert.
Celebrate the season with County Employees
Hawai‘i County invites the public to celebrate the Holiday season with its employees at a concert at the West Hawaii Civic Center Gazebo.
Adopt a Pet during HIHS ‘Empty the Shelters’ Event
Starting today through Saturday, the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society hopes to adopt out as many animals from their shelters in Kona, Waimea and Kea‘au through its “Empty the Shelters” initiative.
Public Invited to Meetings for County’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
The County of Hawai‘i’s Civil Defense Agency announces a series of meetings regarding the County’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan beginning next week.
Maunakea Traffic Citations Reaches 8K
The continuing efforts of police during the new weeklong period covering Dec. 5 to Dec. 11 has resulted in the issuance of an additional 336 traffic citations and three suspects arrested for three offenses.
Big Island Warrant List as of Dec. 13
As of Dec. 13, 25 people were listed as wanted by the Hawai‘i County Police Department because of outstanding warrants.
