News
Body Found Believed to be Missing Woman
A body found today has been tentatively identified as a woman reported missing on Dec. 1, officials confirmed this evening.
New CEO Appointed at HIHS
A new CEO has been appointed at Hawai‘i Island Humane Society after the sudden resignation of Charles Brown over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Police Seek Help in Finding Missing Woman
The Hawaiʻi County Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with locating 34-year-old Lucille Arboleda, who has been reported missing.
DOH Alerts Travelers of Measles
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is advising travelers to be on alert for measles as international outbreaks around the Pacific and elsewhere continue to increase.
Proposal for Teacher Pay Increases to Go Before BOE
Hawai‘i State Department of Education announced its proposal today on its efforts to tackle teacher shortages through increased pay.
Police Arrest 9 Motorists for DUI Offenses
During the week of Nov. 25 through Dec. 1, Hawai‘i County Police arrested nine motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Aggressive Shark Sighting in Maui
No one was injured after a Tiger shark deflated an inflatable stand-up paddle board about 200 yards offshore in Kīhei, Maui.
Fees to Increase at All National Parks
Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the entrance fees to the park will be $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle and $15 per pedestrian or bicyclist.
Public Invited to Learn About Updated Waste Management Plan
The public is invited to learn more about the updated draft to Hawaii County’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan.
Kealakehe Greenwaste Station Closed
The Kealakehe Transfer Station Greenwaste Services is closed today and will reopen as regularly scheduled on Dec. 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Support Local Nonprofits on GivingTuesday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all about the shopping deals, while GivingTuesday is about supporting community nonprofits.
Hawai‘i to Receive to Receive $26 Mil in Disaster Relief
The state of Hawai‘i will receive an additional $26 million in new federal disaster relief funding, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Monday.
New CEO Selected for Kona, Kohala Hospitals
The HHSC West Hawai‘i Region Board of Directors has selected Anna Chiotti as the new Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the West Hawai‘i region.
HFD Rescues Woman from River’s Swift Waters
A woman is in stable condition after she was rescued from the side of an embankment of a river in Kaumana, Monday afternoon.
Found Fugitive Suspect in 2 Officer-Involved Shootings
A fugitive found in Volcano early Sunday morning was also a suspect in two officer-involved shootings in East Hawaii.
Palani Road to get New Street Lights
Traffic delays are expected as new streets are installed along a section of Palani Road.
Make-A-Wish Grants O‘ahu Teen’s Request to Visit Big Island
The Fairmont Orchid is partnering with Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i this holiday season to grant a special wish of a 16-year-old girl from O‘ahu who’s battling a brain tumor.
Judge Nakamura Retires; Fujino Named Interim Chief Judge
Third Circuit Court Chief Judge Greg Nakamura has retired after 29 years on the bench.
Kealakehe Greenwaste Services Closed
The Kealakehe Transfer Station Greenwaste Services is closed as of 8 a.m. today and will reopen as regularly scheduled on Dec. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
High Surf Advisory Remains in Effect
A high surf advisory issued Nov. 30 remains in place as of 8 a.m. this morning.
