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MISSING: Treeny Shiraki, 15, Captain Cook
Hawai‘i County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Treeny Shiraki, who is reported as missing.
State Removes Mauna Kea Structure for Safety Reasons; Two Arrests Made
The State of Hawai‘i will begin removing a structure on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, that was unlawfully constructed on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property.
Free Inspections Offered During National Child Passenger Safety Week
Local events and inspections will be offered on the Big Island during National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death in Single-Vehicle Crash
An autopsy has revealed the cause of death of Jenny Diaz of Pāhoa, who was found unresponsive following a June 15 single-vehicle crash on Government Beach Road.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Leeward Kohala
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 9 a.m. this morning to 9 a.m. Sunday.
Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island leeward and SE waters until 6 p.m. Saturday.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Juliette to Become Remnant by Sunday
Juliette is moving toward the WNW near 13 mph and is forecast to turn westward on Saturday, and it should continue moving westward through early next week.
Sen. Inouye Says TMT Protest ‘Destructive, Lawless’
Sen. Inouye didn’t mince words on the topic of TMT and Maunakea. She chastised her colleagues, calling protestors’ actions “destructive” and “lawless.”
Small Craft Advisory
Areas Affected: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island Southeast Waters.
Upped Traffic Enforcement on Maunakea
Police assigned to the TMT protestor encampment on Mauna Kea Access Road continue increased traffic enforcement efforts on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
DAY 6: Volunteers Needed in Search for Kyle Brittain
Kyle’s father, Steve Brittain, a long-time Hawai‘i County resident, is asking for volunteers to help bring Kyle home.
HTA Public Survey to Inform Five-Year Plan
An HTA stakeholder group successfully lobbied to reopen a public survey, extending the response deadline to Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.
FTA Approves HART Rail Project Plan
HART received approval on the plan from the FTA in order to receive the remaining $744 million of the $1.55 billion the federal government has committed…
SEMINAR: Protect Yourself From Financial Scams
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union will present a free seminar to help the community learn about the various financial schemes.
Q&A Meeting to Explore Lloyd’s of London Class Action Litigation Settlement
Attorney Jeffrey E. Foster will hold a free town hall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, about the recently announced Lloyd’s of London class action settlement in New Jersey.
UPDATES: Tropical Storm Akoni 800 Miles SE of Hawai‘i
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and the depression may become a tropical storm on Friday.
Rep. Gabbard Accepting App Challenge Submissions
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is accepting submissions from Hawai‘i middle and high school students for the 2019 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide app competition.
UPDATE: Trump to Defund Hawai‘i Military Projects
The projects in Hawai‘i the administration intends to defund are part of a larger move by the White House to divert $3.6 billion in already-appropriate funds.
Work Planned on Ali‘i Drive in Keauhou Area
Motorists can expect a little extra traffic at the intersection of Ali‘i Drive and the Keauhou Shopping Center entrance on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019.
UH Gets Naval Reserve Training Corps Program
A Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program will be established at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.
