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Surveyors to assess topography of Waipi‘o Valley Road for future safety improvements

Surveyors will use advanced techniques, including rappelling and climbing, to assess the topography and conditions along the road.

Work to prevent rockfalls on Waipiʻo Valley Road to begin May 22 — with road closure

Work to prevent rockfalls along Waipiʻo Valley Road on Hawaiʻi Island will begin on May 22 with the road to be closed to all traffic when construction is underway.

Hawaiʻi County Council approves new animal control agency with 45 full-time positions

On Wednesday, the Hawai‘i County Council affirmed its commitment to fixing the problems with animal control on Big Island, acting to create a new Hawai‘i County Animal Control and Protection Agency by approving the second and final reading of Bill 22.

Day 13: ‘Today We Will Find Kyle & Bring Him Home’

The search team is still in need of  search-and-rescue dogs on this island, rappel experts and anybody with search-and-rescue experience.

DAY 12: Cell Data Reveals Last Known Location of Kyle Brittain

It has been almost two weeks since Kyle Brittain disappeared on the Big Island.

DAY 6: Volunteers Needed in Search for Kyle Brittain

Kyle’s father, Steve Brittain, a long-time Hawai‘i County resident, is asking for volunteers to help bring Kyle home.

VIDEO: Hiker Still Missing; Family Requests Help

Kyle Brittain was last seen Friday morning at the Waipio Valley Lookout. He asked for directions to the nearest restroom and hasn’t been heard from since.