News
HOPE Services Lands $2.75 Million Grant
HOPE Services plans to expand its homelessness prevention efforts, which include working with landlords to secure housing for families as quickly as possible.
Monsanto Pleads Guilty to Using Banned Pesticide in Maui
Court documents also include a deferred prosecution agreement related to two felony counts of unlawfully storing an acute hazardous waste.
Wind and High Surf Advisory Remain, Gale Warning Issued
The advisories remain in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday morning, HST.
Free Talks Offered on Palliative and Hospice Care
The talks are intended to raise awareness and understanding of healthcare resources for patients and caregivers in need of support.
Botanist Recognized for Rescuing Dog from Hole
In honor of Adam Williams, a Kaua‘i DNLR botanist, Nov. 22 was named “Botanist to the Rescue” day.
Entries Sought for Wildlife Stamp Contest
The subjects for this year’s stamps are the Spotted Dove and the Columbian Black-tailed Deer.
Big Island Road and Lane Closures: Nov. 23-29
There will be no daytime roadwork on Thursday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Ige Appoints Col. Logan as Deputy Adjutant General
Logan replaces Brig. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, who will take the position of adjutant general for the State of Hawaiʻi.
High Surf and Wind Advisory Issued Through Weekend
A high surf and wind advisory remains in effect for east facing shores. The wind advisory is also covers Saddle Road, Waikoloa and Kawaihae.
Greenwaste at Kealakehe Transfer Station Closed Today
The public can take their green waste to the West Hawai‘i Organics Facility until 4:15 p.m.
Big Island Under Wind Advisory, Gale Warning
A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph, or gusts of at least 50 mph, are expected.
Volunteers Sought for Board of Taxation Review
The Office of the Governor is looking for volunteers are being sought for the Board of Taxation Review across the state.
Annual Art Contest Open for DOFAW Stamps
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is inviting artists statewide to submit work to the annual art contest depicting game mammals and game birds for the 2020-21 hunting stamp.
HPD Receives Renewed CALEA Accreditation
The Hawaiʻi Police Department earned a renewal of its accreditation status with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc, also known as CALEA.
Big Island to Get 10 New Buses With Federal Grant
The Federal Transit Administration awarded a $6.5 million grant to the state in order to purchase new buses for Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island.
HPD Releases Updated Warrant List
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list, call the police department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
County Downs Longtime Hilo Homeless Camp
HPD Cpt. Ken Quiocho said homeless individuals had been frequenting the property for the better part of a year and doing so with the knowledge of lot owners.
Police Renew Request in Finding Hilo Man
Police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating 40-year-old Raphael Silva, who was reported missing.
Big Island Weekend Lane Closures: Nov. 22-24
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation issued weekend lane closures schedules. Closures may change at any time without further notice.
