News
PGV Plans to Begin Drilling on New Well
PGV plans to commence drilling operations for the geothermal well Kapoho State on Oct. 18.
Barricaded Man Taken Safely into Custody
After an over six-hour standoff, police officials were able to take a Kona man safely into custody.
Missing Diver Possibly Shark Attack Victim
Delatorre, 45, failed to return home following a solo dive last Friday night.
Reminder of Road Closures for IRONMAN Race Day
Lanes will begin to close on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway starting at Henry Street at 6:30 a.m., Oct. 12 and move northbound.
Puna Man Charged in Shooting Incident
Kamanaokaaina K. Nakooka is facing various charges from assault to terroristic threatening.
HPD Locates Missing Man
Police have located a 66-year-old Kailua-Kona man after he was reported missing earlier this week.
Hilo Pool Hours Change Due to Staffing Shortage
The new schedule will go into effect on Oct. 13. The hours are to ensure public safety.
Hydrochloric Acid Spill Contained in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Fire Department has reported a hydrogen chloride acid spill that occurred a little after 6 a.m. Thursday in the Waiakea District in Hilo.
Transfer Station Closure Reminders
Reminder: County officials remind the public that Kona transfer stations will be closed on race day.
Barricaded Suspect in Custody, Road Reopened
Hawaii County Police are scene investigating a barricaded suspect in the area of Kalaoa.
Kona Ambulatory Surgery Celebrates 10 Years
Kona Ambulatory Surgery Center (KASC) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The surgery center has been welcoming patients since October 2009.
Weekly Traffic Citations on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Over the past week, 540 traffic citations were issued to motorists traveling on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
MISSING: Kauka Kaimana Kalei Hunekai Santiago, 17, Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 17-year-old Hilo boy who was reported missing earlier this summer.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for Big Island
At 7:46 a.m. HST, radar indicated periods of heavy rain falling across eastern Big Island.
Ka’u Road Open After Downed Utility Pole Repaired
Ka’u road closed overnight due to a downed power pole and is expected to remain closed throughout the day.
IRONMAN Launches New Endurance Training App
IRONMAN on Wednesday announced a new training app scheduled for full release in 2020.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
