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HPD Seeks Help to Identify Suspect
On Friday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 a.m., an unidentified male entered the construction site of a commercial storage facility located on Olowalu Street Kailua-Kona.
Hawai‘i Renewable Energy Status Board Goes Live
The Hawaiian Electric Companies created an online renewable project status board listing 17 grid-scale projects currently proposed or underway on four islands.
Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Kim Offers ‘Way Forward’ in Maunakea Booklet
On Monday, Mayor Harry Kim released a nine-page PDF that he’s calling his Maunakea Booklet.
HTA Offers Full Day Workshops on all Islands
HTA, in partnership with the International Festivals and Events Association, is conducting all-day workshops on all major islands from Oct. 15-18.
New DHHL Rules Allow Rentals, More Options
Gov. David Ige signed new administrative rules for planned communities, multi-family complexes and rental housing within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
HPD Nabs Fugitive Wanted for Sex Assault
The Hawaiʻi Police Department apprehended a South Hilo man on a Grand Jury indictment for sexual assault in the second-degree.
One-Way Traffic on Kapi’olani St. Saturday
The temporary one-way traffic pattern allowed under Hawai’i County Code, Section 24-10, will be in effect to accommodate the annual St. Joseph School Country Fair.
ACLU Introduces Smart Justice Field Organizer
The ACLU of Hawai‘i announced Monday the addition of Shayna Lonoaea-Alexander, who will join the group in the capacity of Smart Justice Field Organizer.
Hawai‘i Youth Symphony Celebrates 55 Years
The Hawai‘i Youth Symphony isn’t so youthful anymore, as it turns 55 this season.
Citizen Scientists Use Ko‘a Card for Coral
The Pacific Island’s Ocean Observing System is looking for citizen scientists to help measure and improve coral health throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Grant to Help Launch Affordable Housing Fund
Hawaiian Community Assets has been awarded a community grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to launch the Hawaiʻi Affordable Housing Fund.
Transfer Station Closures
The Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division has announced multiple Hawai‘i County transfer station closures.
MISSING: Kawehi Linkee, 37, Pāhoa
Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 37-year-old Pāhoa man who has been reported missing.
Waimea Community Association Meeting Set
The October Waimea Community Association’s Town Meeting agenda will tackle subjects of alternative energy and emergency preparedness.
Kealakehe Cancels Homecoming After Gun Threat
Kealakehe High School canceled its homecoming dance and celebration Friday night following a gun threat made against the festivities.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Winds and Seas: East winds 15 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.6-M Chile Quake
A 6.6M earthquake occurred Sunday morning in the vicinity of Central Chile.
Kīlauea Risk Assessment 2018 Released
In just over three months, the equivalent of eight years of Kīlauea’s magma supply engulfed over 13.7 square miles, creating 875 acres of new land.
