SPECIAL COVERAGE 
Big Island Residents Must Re-Register for New CD Alerts
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency is switching its messages and alerts service provider to a new vendor, Everbridge, on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.
UPDATES: Kiko Strengthening to Hurricane Status; Other Storms Brewing in Central Pacific
Kiko could become a hurricane again on Friday or Saturday.
Senators Implore Entities to Intervene in Amazon
Sen. Brian Schatz led a group of 13 senators in writing a pair of letters calling for major companies and financial firms to combat ongoing fires in the Amazon.
Foundation Aiding Golf Employees Sets Tourney
The Hawai‘i Golf Course Employee Foundation (HGCEF) was launched in December 2018 with the mission to assist industry employees financially when in need.
Jackie Rey’s Burgled, Safe Stolen
An unknown suspect, or suspects, broke into Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill early Monday, relieving the business of a safe filled with several thousand dollars.
HPD Charges Man Kidnapping, Assault, More
HPD has arrested and charged a 33-year-old Mountain View man with an array of offenses stemming from an incident that occurred in June.
TS Kiko May Soon Restrengthen to Hurricane
Little change in strength is anticipated for the next day or so, but after that time Kiko could gradually restrengthen into a hurricane by Friday.
Sen. Hirono, Dems try to Block ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and 26 Senate Democrats introduced the Protect American Values Act to combat President Trump’s “public charge” rule.
HPD Arrests 28 Motorists for DUI Violations
The Hawai`i Police Department has arrested 28 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Sept. 9 through Sept. 15, 2019.
Hawai‘i Receives Extra Opioid Funding
Hawai‘i now has a little more help in the battle against the opioid crisis.
Police Arrest Man on Firearms Charges
On Friday, at about 7:36 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a reported weapons incident at a residence on East Kahaopea Street in Hilo.
OHA Headed to Hawai‘i Island for Engagement
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is coming to Hawai‘i Island, offering multiple opportunities for public engagement.
KCH Integrates Cancer Support Community
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) Cancer Center hosted an open house event on Sept. 14, 2019, to introduce its partnership with The Cancer Support Community (CSC).
UPDATE: HPD Seeks to Identify Four in Theft Case
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying parties involved in a theft case that occurred in the Fern Acres subdivision in Mountain View.
The Beat Cash Call Offers $5,000 in Prizes
Listen weekday mornings to the Morning Mix with Bruddah Gabe & Kyle at 7:50 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. for your Cash Call Keyword of the day.
KBIG-FM Phrase that Pays Offers $100K Prize
The KBIG-FM Phrase that Pays is giving someone the chance to win $100,000, simply by tuning in.
West Hawai‘i ReefTeach Orientations Set
The Kohala Center’s Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center is holding two free ReefTeach orientations this month to educate members of the community on protecting reefs.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
UPDATE: System May Become Tropical Storm Within a few Days
At 5 a.m. HST, the center of Hurricane Kiko was located roughly 975 miles WSW of Baja California.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Windward Waters, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
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