Hawaii 24/7

During the week of February 20, 2017, through February 26, 2017, HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 31 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. One of the drivers were under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 210 DUI arrests compared […]

Read the full story

Waimea Community Theatre presents Tony Award winning play ‘The Drowsey Chaperone.’

Read the full story

Applications are now available for the 2017 HFS FCU Scholarship Program! There are a total of eight (8) scholarships available; three (3) $1,000 scholarships and five (5) $2,500 scholarships, for a total amount of $15,500! For a complete listing of all eligibility requirements, download the scholarship application today.

Read the full story

The Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo is currently accepting applications through March 15, 2017 for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Read the full story

Due to ongoing repairs to its wells in North Kona, the Department of Water Supply’s mandatory Water Restriction Notice is still in effect. The Water Restriction Notice requires consumers to reduce water consumption by 25%. Listed are some ways to conserve water to reach the 25% goal.

Read the full story

The Ka’apahu-Waika’alulu Gulch Bridges No.44-2, No.44-3 and the Waika’alulu Bridge No.44-5 located on Pa‘auilo Mauka Road, between Ho’okahua Road and Kukuipapa Road, will be closed for repair work between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning on Thursday, March 2 , 2017 through Friday, March 10, 2017, weather and construction conditions permitting. There […]

Read the full story

The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that Kahalu`u Beach Park in Kailua-Kona is closed until further notice, due to a broken sewer cleanout found late Friday afternoon that released sewage originating from the Park restroom facility.

Read the full story

HawaiÊ»i Island police are searching for a 31-year-old woman wanted on two bench warrants. Kilikina Beall is wanted for contempt of court and violating probation. She is also wanted for questioning in connection with an assault investigation. She is described as 5-foot-6, 150 pounds with brown eyes and long brown hair. She has no permanent […]

Read the full story

Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.08/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.28/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Read the full story

Hawaiʻi Island police have located 16-year-old Destani Mendoza of Hilo, who was reported missing. She was found unharmed in Hilo on Wednesday morning (April 5, 2017).

Read the full story

The Hawaii Police Department advises that Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) near the 3 mile marker in Waimea is now open.

Read the full story

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events will occur between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., as follows: Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Waimea Recycling and Transfer Station. Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Pāhoa Recycling and Transfer Station.

Read the full story

MEDIA RELEASE PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) HAKALAU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closures on Umauma Bridge in the vicinity of Hakalau (Route 19, Mile Marker 16) in both directions over a twenty-four hour period, […]

Read the full story

HawaiÊ»i Island police are investigating an attempted theft early Friday morning (February 24) at the Kona Humane Society. At approximately 1:30 a.m. Friday, a pair of individuals broke open a gate securing the kennel area of the Kona Humane Society and removed a 1-year-old American Stratfordshire Terrier named “Cholo.” When employees arrived in the morning, […]

Read the full story