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Pāhoa Man Arrested at Maunakea Encampment for Reported Harassment
A Pāhoa man was arrested at the encampment on Maunakea Access Road where demonstrators have stood their ground against the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Big Island Lane Closures: Feb. 29-March 6
Hawai’i Department of Transportation announced a list of lane closures for the week of Feb. 29-March 6.
One Dead After 3-Car Crash in South Kohala
A portion of Waikoloa Road is closed as authorities investigate a fatal car crash tonight.
Mayor Issues Emergency Proclamation as Proactive Measure Against COVID-19
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim issued an Emergency Proclamation on Friday to increase preparedness for the possible arrival of coronavirus in the state.
High Surf Advisory for North, East Facing Shores
Rough surf of 6 to 8 feet is expected and anticipated to build to 8 to 12 feet late Saturday into Sunday.
Winter Storm Watch for Big Island Summits
A cold core low-sliding westward over the islands will bring cold temperatures on the highest elevations of the Big Island and Maui above 9,000 feet.
Kaua‘i County Councilman Indicted on Drug Trafficking Charges
A multi-agency drug investigation on Kaua‘i led to the arrest of 12 people, including county council member, Arthur Brun.
‘Coffee With a Cop’ Coming Up in Kona
West Hawai‘i residents are invited to chat with a community policing officer next month during “Coffee with a Cop.”
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Feb. 28, 2020
As of Feb. 28, Hawai’i Police Department released its list of individuals with outstanding warrants.
Police Seek Public’s Help in locating Missing Teenaged Girl
Authorities seek the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old girl, who has been reported missing.
Big Island Weekend Lane Closure: Feb. 28-March 1
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced a weekend lane closure starting today till March 1.
Senate Passes $10 Million Coronavirus Package
The Hawai‘i State government is seeking more than $10 million to fight COVID-19.
Sick Hawaiian Monk Seal Transported to Ke Kai Ola for Further Care
A Hawaiian Monk Seal is in stable condition at Kona’s marine mammal hospital after being captured offshore O‘ahu for appearing ill last month.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Big Island
This advisory may need to be extended into Friday and possibly expanded during the weekend.
Local Testing For COVID-19 Possible as Early as Next Week
While there are no cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawai‘i at this time, state health officials do expect to eventually identify cases in the state because this is a global health threat.
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.
County Schedules Disposal Events for Household Hazardous Waste
The first collection day will be March 7 at the Waimea Recycling and Transfer Station and again on March 8 at the Pāhoa Recycling and Transfer Station. Items will be collected from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
State Orders Shut Down of Illegal Adult Care Home in Ocean View
A woman has been fined by the state for operating an illegal adult residential care home out of Ocean View and has been issued a notice to immediately cease and desist operations.
DOH Shifts Gears in Fight to Protect Hawai‘i From COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has shifted its focus on the state’s strategy to combating COVID-19 from containment to mitigation.
Hawaiian Electric to Conduct Aerial Inspections of Transmission Lines
Hawaiian Electric will be conducting quarterly aerial inspections of its overhead transmission lines during the first week of March.
