News
Ige Delivers 2020 State of State Address
State and county leaders and community members gathered in the House Chambers at the State Capitol as Gov. David Ige delivered the 2020 State of the State Address Tuesday morning.
Fears of Invasive Beetle Spreading to West Hawai‘i
A meeting on how to manage infestations of the pest will be held on Feb. 3 in Hilo.
No Injuries Reported After Kea‘au House Fire
Hawai‘i County Fire Department initially responded to a report of a structure fire at 5:04 p.m. when neighbors in the area of Pikake Street called 911.
New, Contagious Pneumonia Confirmed in China
It’s not known precisely how, or how easily, the virus passes through the population.
Grant Will Supply ʻŌhiʻa Seeds for Future Restoration
ʻŌhiʻa are a species of flowering evergreen in the myrtle family that are endemic to Hawaiʻi.
Aerial Views of Snow-Capped Maunakea: Photo Gallery
The following gallery of aerial shots was provided by photographer Andrew Hara, courtesy of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.
Governor Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff
This action is taken to honor Honolulu Police Department officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama who were shot and killed in the line of duty on Jan. 19, 2020.
HCFCU Offers Free Home Ownership Seminar
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, federally insured financial institution owned by its 42,700 members.
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.
Two Slain Officers Identified in Wake of ‘Unprecedented Tragedy’
The suspect in question is Jerry Hanel, a 69-year-old man who was reportedly evicted from his home near Diamond Head this morning and who stabbed his landlord in response.
HPD Identifies Cop Killer as House Fires Rage on O‘ahu
The suspect allegedly set fire to the residence after the shooting, which spread as firefighters waited for an all clear from police.
Officer Killed, Another Critical After O‘ahu Shooting
The scene of the shooting, believed to be a residence near Diamond Head, has since been swallowed by a fire that has spread to surrounding homes.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island
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.
Hilo Family Updates Condition After Exposure to Rat Lungworm
Chaunda Rodrigues, her husband and their infant child, were exposed to the parasite known as Rat Lungworm Disease on New Year’s Eve after eating avocado sandwiches from Hilo’s Island Naturals Market and Deli.
New Report Indicates Continued Decline in Gas Emissions
Projections in the report indicate Hawai‘i is on target to meet the state’s goal established by the legislature in 2007 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to be equal to or below 1990 levels.
Community Invited to Celebrate MLK Day
The community is invited to celebrate the life and vision of Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday at the 39th Annual Kona Community Celebration at the Maka’eo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport.
Donkey Mill Art Center’s New Exhibit to Honor Kamehameha I
“The Niuhi-Shark: Honoring Kamehameha The Great in Paint & Prose” will be on display starting Jan. 24 to March 20, 2020.
Home Solar System Installations Increase Statewide
The growth in 2019 was the largest one-year increase since Hawaiian Electric began tracking solar capacity in 2005.
Canoe Clubs Express Concerns of Criminal Activity Around Halau
During the police commission meeting, members of the Moku O Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Association laid out their growing concerns of increasing drug activity, graffiti and vandalism to commissioners, adding they feared for the safety of their paddlers.
Big Island Lane Closures: Jan. 18-24
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
