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Plan ahead for emergency repairs scheduled later this month at Pāhala transfer station
The April 20-24 closure is necessary to address subsidence issues behind the chute retaining wall and ensure safety of facility users and staff.
Police: Make sure your Big Game plans are super; fans don’t let fans drive drunk
Everyone is urged to celebrate Super Bowl LX safely by making a plan before festivities begin. The most important step is having a sober ride in advance, whether that means designating a sober driver, using a taxi service or calling for a rideshare.
Unwrap these tips before visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park for the holidays
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers want visitors to have a safe and memorable adventure this holiday season. Safety is their top priority, but it is your responsibility.
Don’t let Halloween end in horror: Police remind all ghouls, ghosts and goblins to make safety a priority
Hawai‘i Police Department encourages all community members to look out for one another this Halloween because everyone deserves to enjoy the evening without worrying about being in a nightmare of their own.
Beat the School Jam this year with these tips from Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation
“Let’s all welcome the new school year safely and calmly,” said the state Transportation Department.
State: Plan ahead for busy Easter, Merrie Monarch travel
State Department of Transportation personnel at Hilo International Airport have worked with Transportation Security Administration staff in anticipation of the increased number of travelers heading to the Big Island for the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
Significant sunset snarl happening atop Mauna Kea
There are probably two “zones” on the Big Island to get the best views of the setting sun, and perhaps the more coveted of the two because of its lack of light pollution and most often amazingly clear skies is above the clouds atop Mauna Kea. However, the mauna apparently has become even more of a popular place as of late to check out sunset, and it’s causing some traffic congestion issues.
Be a team player: Police urge motorists to drive sober this Super Bowl Sunday
12 motorists were arrested the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2 for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways. A total of 88 DUI arrests had been made for the year by the end of last week.
