Police: 15 motorists arrested for DUI
Two of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Five were younger than 21.
New Hawaiʻi County Council sworn in Monday
The new Council was inaugurated and sworn in during the Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony on Monday afternoon at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Ocean View man charged with theft of Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra was originally reported stolen Nov. 4 from an Ocean View business.
Flood advisory for North, South Kona
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the North and South Kona Districts of Hawai‘i Island through 11 p.m. Sunday. A flood advisory means localized flooding may occur. Due to the advisory, the NWS has advised the following:
New Hawai’i County Council to be sworn in Monday
The Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony is at noon Monday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
High surf advisory issued for west-facing shores of Big Island
Surf of 6 to 8 feet is forecast along west-facing shores of the island.
Police seek three suspects in Kona theft
The suspects are reported to be males in their late teens to early 20s.
David, Chung reflect on their time serving on Hawai‘i County Council
The former chairwoman and vice chairman of the Council both served nearly a decade before being term-limited.
Closures scheduled for several areas of Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
The closures are necessary to keep the public safe during operations to remove invasive vegetation at the park.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Roth issues emergency rule pertaining to parking, walking on Saddle Road
Two people were injured Tuesday night re-entering the roadway from the shoulder lane.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Planning underway for possible closure of Saddle Road
Lava was just 3.6 miles Wednesday morning from the Big Island’s main thoroughfare from east to west.
Ironman announces plans for dual host sites in 2023
Ironman and Hawai‘i County concluded together that the impact of two days of racing in Kona is not in the best interest of the local community.
The Food Basket wants to help alleviate some holiday stress by feeding the community
The food bank will host four emergency food distribution events islandwide in December.
3rd Circuit Court seeks independent grand jury counsel in Hilo and Kona
Those appointed will serve a one-year term as an advisor to members of the jury in regard to matters brought before it.
Fishpond access road to be closed at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Additionally, some area closures might occur at Ai‘opio fishtrap.
41st annual Christmas Treasures Art, Jewelry, Gift and Craft Fair scheduled in Kona
The event will be hosted by Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel on Nov. 25-26.
Keauhou Canoe Club inspires students with Hawaiian culture, paddling fun
A new monthly program born out of a partnership between the club and a West Hawai‘i school is getting eighth-graders out from behind their desks to learn in the real world.
UPDATE: Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet now forecast through Saturday night for parts of Big Island
The dangerous surf coincides with strong to gale-force winds and spring high tide.
Dry October for Big Island ends with much needed precipitation and return of rainbow season
Despite the start of the wet season at the beginning of October, several locations on the Big Island remained dry for a good chunk of the month.
South Kohala police officer honored for lifesaving actions
Robert McKay Jr. was named the Hawai‘i Island Security and Safety Professionals Association’s Officer of the Quarter for the third quarter of this year.
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