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PHOCUSED Joins Forces with Hawai‘i Appleseed Center
The merger is intended to help create policy changes that benefit Hawai‘i’s most vulnerable communities.
UH Studies Examine Impacts of Feral Pigs
The studies examined the impacts of feral pigs on soil bacteria and insects in specific habitat areas.
Endemic Species Found in Newly Developed Pools at Pohoiki
Where the historic Pohoiki boat ramp as become obsolete after the Kilauea eruption in 2018, new life is beginning to flourish on the newly created black sand beach in several anchialine pools.
Police Vehicle Totaled After Being Struck by Fleeing Tacoma Truck Driver
Police are asking the public’s help in locating a 24-year-old woman wanted in connection to a crash involving an officer’s vehicle, officials stated late Friday afternoon.
Big Island Road and Lane Closures: Nov. 16-22
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has released road and lane closures for the next week. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Queen K to Temporarily Close for Further Investigation
Police will initiate a temporary road closure for a stretch of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway on Nov. 18 to further investigate the Nov. 10 fatality.
Man Dies in Fatal Crash Less Than Week After Queen K Collision
A Kailua-Kona man injured in a car crash Thursday, succumbed to his injuries and died this morning, police confirmed this afternoon.
Petition to Make Queen K Safer Gains Steam, Legislator Discusses Options
Moriah Smith-Kramer says the mothers of Kona have seen enough.
Keʻei Transfer Station Closed Due to Understaffing
The Keʻei Transfer Station is understaffed and will close today, and will reopen as regularly scheduled on Nov. 17 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New Water Filling Stations to be Installed Around the Island
The public is invited to learn how to keep the ocean plastic free during a free event in Hilo next weekend where a new water bottle filling station will be installed at Wailoa Center.
Hilo Beaches Reopen, High Surf Advisory Remains in Effect
Onekahakaha and Kealoha (4-mile) Beach Parks in Keaukaha are closed due to a high surf advisory until further notice.
State Confirms 2 Additional Vaping-Related Illnesses
Two additional cases of lung injury related to the use of e-cigarettes or vaping products were confirmed by the Hawai‘i Department of Health Friday morning.
Anger Around Tragedy Transforms Into Aloha
Community despair and disillusion, however, have inspired fundraising efforts to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars.
1 Opihi Picker Rescued, Another Swept Out to Sea
A search continues for an opihi picker who was swept out to sea Thursday evening in the Honoka‘a District.
Weekend Road Closures: Nov. 15 to Nov. 17
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Vandals Destroy Two Handicapped Pool Lifts
The handicapped pool chair lifts exist to help those who would otherwise have difficulty entering and exiting the pool safely.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Surf: Building to 10 to 15 feet tonight for north facing shores.
Citations Exceed 6k for Upped Traffic Enforcement on Maunakea
Hawai‘i County Police have issued over 300 citations over the past week in connection to its stepped up traffic enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
