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Big Island Weekend Lane Closures: Dec. 13-15
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has scheduled weekend road and lane closures.
Young Fisherman Rescued From Rough Waters in Puna
A teenager was rescued from near drowning off the cliffs at Mackenzie State Recreation Area Thursday afternoon.
HPD Tracking Dogs Undergo Training
A 2-year-old German Shepherd has joined Kona patrol’s ranks at Hawai‘i County Police Department as their new tracking and cadaver dog.
Big Island Weekend Road Closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
VNP Remembers Park Ranger Murdered 20 Years Ago
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park held a moment of silence today in memory of National Park Service Law Enforcement Ranger Steve Makuakane-Jarrell, who was shot and killed 20 years ago today.
One of Big Island’s Deadliest Months on Record: Inside the Numbers
November 2019 was one of the most lethal months on Big Island roadways in recent memory, with seven lives lost as a direct result of traffic collisions.
Missing Keaʻau Woman Found
Hawaiʻi Island Police have located 47-year-old Leihulu Watson of Keaʻau, who was reported missing.
Missing Ocean View Teen Found
Micah Reep, 15, of Ocean View, has been found, Hawaii County Police reports.
HDOT Seeks Proposals for Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure for state and county fleets.
Judiciary to Host Mandatory Workshop for Freelance Court Interpreters
The Hawai‘i State Judiciary will be hosting orientation workshops for individuals interested in working as freelance court interpreters.
2-Car Crash in Puna Leaves 1 Woman Dead
A woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 in Puna on Dec. 11.
High Surf Advisory for South Kona Coast
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory that is to remain in effect until 6 p.m. HST tonight.
KCH to Receive $1.5 Million in CIP Funds
The State awarded Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation with $1.5 million in Capital Improvement Project funding for a variety of upgrades and renovations at KCH.
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.
Woman Wanted on Outstanding Warrant
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact Detective William Brown.
Fatal Collision Closes Road in Puna
Police have confirmed a fatality as a result of a Wednesday crash on a Big Island roadway.
K-9 Training on Big Island
The main mission of both Falcon and Argos is locating, recovering and protecting missing children in Hawai‘i County.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Kona Woman
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing Kona woman.
Hawai‘i’s Credit Rating Rises to Historic Levels
Gov. David Ige announced that Fitch Ratings upgraded the state’s general obligation (G.O.) bond rating (credit rating), from AA to AA+ — based on the state’s resilient economy and continued strong performance.
