West Hawaii News
REPORT: Hawai’i High School Students Taking Strides into College Prep
Waiakea High School was noted in the report as one of the spotlight schools with the highest gains in the CCRI for the Class of 2015.
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Holomua Street in Hilo Reopens
Downed utility lines along Holomua Street in Hilo caused a roadway closure in the area between Kawili Street and Po’okela Street Tuesday morning.
UPDATE: Man Arrested in Mauna Kea Complaint
The reported activity was at the Very Long Baseline Array, which is located in an area three miles below the mountain’s summit.
Runaway Brush Fire Reported in Waimea
As of 1:15 p.m., the brush fire had burned 110 acres. It is not yet considered to be contained.
Dengue Fever Case Count Remains at 263
The current dengue fever count sits at 263, with 237 Big Island residents and 26 visitors having been infected with the illness.
HPD Warns Residents of IRS Phone Scam
To report a scam call, e-mail the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.
Scheduled Lane Closures March 28 – April 1
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
No Tsunami Generated from Maui Earthquake
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the 3.6 magnitude earthquake was centered in West Maui. It occurred at 4:04 a.m.
Sanders Wins Hawai’i Presidential Preference Poll
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders received 70 percent of the votes cast, while Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received 30 percent of votes.
Four Cases of Mosquito Borne Viruses Under Investigation on Oahu
The cases include an individual who traveled to Latin America and returned to the state ill.
Merrie Monarch Festival Events: March 27-29
The 53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival is about to get underway in Hilo.
Weekend Road Work
Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.
UPDATE: Flood Warning Extended to 2:30 a.m. Saturday
The Flash Flood Warning has been extended through 2:30 a.m., Saturday.
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Closures Reported Along Highway 19
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that significant flooding in the area is occurring.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch, Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning and a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island.
Dengue: No New Cases Confirmed
On Wednesday, a new case was confirmed by Hawai’i Department of Health officials. That case remains listed by DOH as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes with an onset of illness of March 17.
Police Release March 24 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
KMA to Open for Weekend Turkey Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will open this weekend for turkey hunting.
Clinton, Sanders Gain Endorsements Ahead of Preference Poll
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, and California businessman Roque De La Fuente will be on the ballot for Saturday’s Presidential Preference Poll.
