News
High Surf Warning Issued for Big Island
Anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death.
Flood Advisory for Kohala District
Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action.
Winter Weather, Rough Seas to Accompany Windy Big Island Eve
Temperatures are again expected to dip into the 60s in typically warmer areas like Kailua-Kona for the third consecutive night.
Local Actor Brings History to Life at Kona Historical Society
Go back in time 80 years this February with Kona Historical Society.
Utah Couple Defrauds Big Island Company, IRS
Both husband and wife received sentences that include federal prison time.
High Wind Possible Across Much of Big Island
Due to the potential impacts of high wind, Civil Defense is asking the public to tie down loose objects or move them indoors before sundown.
AARP Offers Livable Communities Grants
Since 2017, AARP has awarded 376 grants through the AARP Community Challenge to nonprofit organizations and government entities.
Students Feel Safe on UH Campuses, Survey Shows
Students on University of Hawai‘i campuses continue to feel safe on campus and at off-campus university events, according to a 2019 survey released this week.
Over 1,200 Lose Power in Kona Due to Downed Utility Pole
Approximately 1,275 Hawaiian Electric customers are without power due to a downed utility pole on Palani Road.
Helicopter Operations to Partially Close National Historical Park
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park will be partially closed later this month for the removal of non-native vegetation.
More CIP Funds Released for Big Island Projects
An additional $10 million in Capital Improvement Project funds was released to the Big Island by Gov. David Ige for two earmarked projects.
DHHL to Address Piles of Abandoned Vehicles in Puna
A dumping ground of cars on Hawaiian Homestead lands in Puna has left residents frustrated and feeling unsafe.
Big Island Lane Closures: Feb. 8-14
Hawaii Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the week of Feb. 8-14.
Lane Closures Persist as Work Continues on Ali‘i Drive Sink Hole
County officials are expanding alternating lane closures on Ali‘i Drive to 24 hours a day as crews continue work on repairing a sink hole fronting Coconut Grove Marketplace.
Police Investigating Puna Structure Fires
Hawai‘i Fire Department was called to two fires on Feb. 4 and one on Feb. 5. Two of the blazes occurred in Mountain View on Pikake Street and the other 11 miles away in Eden Roc.
HPD Investigates Hilo Theft
Hawaiʻi County Police are investigating a Theft that occurred on Sunday evening in Hilo.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Feb. 7, 2020
HPD releases another batch of names listed for outstanding warrants.
PTA Announces First Mammal Hunt of the Season
Note that iSportsman is back online and hunters are required to use it to check-in and out of hunting areas for this hunt and for all subsequent hunts unless otherwise noted.
High Wind Warning, Small Craft Advisory for Big Island
The wind warning for summits will remain until Sunday, while the small craft advisory is in effect until Friday.
