News
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.
Puna Man Accused of Assaulting, Threatening His Wife
A Puna man was taken into custody after allegedly assaulting his wife and threatening to kill her, officials reported Thursday.
HPD Releases January Crime Stats for Puna District
The Puna District started the new year with over 50 reports of theft in January.
Third Puna Structure Fire Under Investigation Within 24 Hours
Fire crews responded to a third structure fire in Puna in less than 24 hours where a home was destroyed.
Ige Taps Kathleen Ho as Next OEQC Director
Ho’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. Her start date has not yet been determined.
Still No Cases of Novel Coronavirus in Hawai‘i
There are no cases of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Hawai‘i, according to an update from the Department of Health Tuesday afternoon.
Beach Cleanup Scheduled for West Hawai‘i
The county and local nonprofit groups are looking for volunteers to help clean up West Hawai‘i beaches.
Tiger Shark Attack in South Maui
Ocean Safety patrols on jet skis and reported the possible sighting of three tiger sharks of at least 10 feet.
High Wind Watch for Big Island Summits Until Sunday
A high wind watch for the summits means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 56 mph or gusts of 66 mph or stronger may occur.
Trump Acquitted of Impeachment Charges
The US Senate acquitted President Donald Trump of both articles of impeachment Wednesday, one day following his State of the Union Address.
