News
Coastal Flooding Likely This Week
The possibility of coastal flooding is due to unusually high water levels during peak high tides.
Senate Advances Bill Package, Hawai‘i Funding Needs Included
The US Senate advanced an eight-bill appropriations package that includes important priorities for Hawai‘i secured by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono.
High Wind Warning Downgraded to Advisory
The National Weather Service has downgraded the high wind warning to a wind advisory. The advisory will run through Sunday morning.
Paid Parental for Federal Workers Leave Signed Into Law
Legislation authored by US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) that secures paid parental leave for federal employees was signed into law by the president.
Weather Conditions Make Search Difficult for Missing 6-year-old Boy
It’s been 12 hours since the disappearance of 6-year-old Benny Rapoza.
Big Island Reverend Joins ACLU of Hawai‘i Board
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i (ACLU) is excited to announce the newest member of its Board of Directors, Hawai‘i Island-based Reverend Blayne Higa.
O‘ahu Teen Hosted at Fairmont Orchid Through Make-A-Wish
The Fairmont Orchid partnered with Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i this holiday season made a wish come true for a 16-year-old girl from O‘ahu who’s battling a brain tumor.
Bill by Case Would Require Baggage, Cargo Inspections for Invasive Species
Congressman Ed Case is stepping up the fight against invasive species in a new bill that would require all baggage and cargo transporting into the state to be inspected.
HPD Officer Assists in Identifying Wanted Mississippi Man
A Hawai‘i County Police Officer helped identify a Mississippi man wanted on an extradition warrant after taking his daughter from the state and fleeing to Hawaii.
Search Continues for Missing 6-Year-Old Boy
The search continues for a 6-year-old boy who went missing Dec. 20. The child is autistic and cannot speak, he needs immediate care.
Wind Warning, High Surf Advisory Remain in Effect
As of 6 a.m. HST, a high wind warning and high surf advisory remain in effect throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service Honolulu.
Police Seek Help Finding 6-Year-Old Boy
Police seek public’s help in locating a 6-year-old boy, who is autistic.
Highway 130 Contraflow Closed for Holiday Break
The morning northbound contraflow on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road (Route 130) between Shower Drive and Kaloli Drive will not operate Monday, Dec. 23 through Friday, Jan. 3.
Missing Woman Found in Good Health
Hawaiʻi County Police have located 36-year-old Leipuanani Goings, who had been reported missing.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Fugitive
Hawai‘i County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Johnathan Kaleo’okekai Barros, who is a fugitive.
Man Charged with Arson in Connection to Volcano House Fire
A 32-year-old man has been charged with arson in connection to a house fire in Volcano last month.
Holiday Travel Deal from Alaska Airlines
Until just before midnight, Alaska Airlines is offering a one-day “Buy One, Get One” fare sale for two.
Hele-On Route Canceled Due to High Wind Warning
The Mass Transit Agency is canceling a Hele-On route tonight due to the high wind warning.
Mountain View Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Ammunition Charge
A Mountain View man pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of ammunition after having been previously convicted on a domestic violence misdemeanor charge.
DUI Roadblock Stop Yields 2 Arrests
Two Honokaʻa women were taken into custody after drugs and loaded guns were discovered in their vehicle during a stop at a DUI roadblock in Waimea.
