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Outstanding Warrants List as of Oct. 25
An outstanding warrants list has been released by Hawai’i County Police Department.
Vaping Devices Now Accepted During Drug Take-Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration will now accept vaping devices and cartridges at any of its drop off locations during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Waikoloa Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
A 50-year-old Waikoloa woman died following a single-vehicle collision on Oct. 24 in Waikoloa Village on Ka-Uhiwai Street.
Weekend Lane Closures: Oct. 25-27
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced weekend lane closures starting today through Oct. 27.
Kahele Releases Statement On Gabbard’s Exit from Congressional Race
Sen. Kai Kahele released a statement regarding Gabbard’s announcement late Thursday night.
Volcano Watch: High Altitude Station Maintenance on Mauna Loa
The air is cool and thin at 10,000 feet. Our field crew of six from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) keep warm unloading gear.
UH Political Analyst on Gabbard’s Decision, Kahele’s Position
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard won’t be her title for much longer.
Gabbard Won’t Seek Re-election to House
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard will not seek re-election to the US House of Representatives, the Democratic candidate for President announced on Thursday evening.
Officers Recognized After Reviving a Woman with an AED
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi honored three Big Island Police Officers on Oct. 24 for their efforts that helped save a woman’s life.
Big Island Weekend Road Closures: Oct. 25-27
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced the following temporary road and lane closures from Friday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 27.
Spencer Beach Park to Reopen
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation extended its apologies for the closure, thanking the public for their patience as the issue was resolved.
Ka’u Burglar Steals Batteries and Little Else
An unknown suspect broke into the home of a 70-year-old female at some point between Friday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 20.
Ocean View Skatepark in the Works
Community advocates planning to construct a new skatepark in Ocean View will meet with County Parks and Recreation early next month to discuss locations.
Waikoloa Woman Captures Footage of Dolphins While Paddling
Members of the Waikoloa Canoe Club were joined on their Sunday morning paddle session by a large pod of dolphins.
Traffic Citations on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
The combined total of the 10-week long Daniel K. Inouye Highway enhanced traffic enforcement efforts by Hawai ‘i Police Department stands at 5,461 citations issued.
Climate Change, El Niño and Weather Near You
El Niño events cause serious shifts in weather patterns across the globe, and scientists are keen to answer the question of how climate change will affect the generation of strong El Niño events.
Flood Advisory for North, South Kona Districts
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for North and South Kona Districts through this evening.
All Lanes Now Open Near Honoka’a
One lane is closed on Route 19 north of Honokaa due to a traffic hazard.
